Production Specialist

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

General Purpose

Okavango Foods Limited a food manufacturing company is looking for a Production Specialist to plan, organize, and control production to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to standard.

Main Job Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Create Production Schedules
• implement and control the production schedule
• review and adjust the schedule where needed
• determine the human resources required
• determine the material resources required
• manage human and material resources to meet production targets
  make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement
• work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
• ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
• ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
  set product quality standards
• monitor quality standards of products
• implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
• analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems
• determine and implement improvements to the production process
• prepare and maintain production reports
• monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
• estimate production costs
• set production budgets
• manage production budgets
• implement cost control programs
• ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, and management

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Minimum of a Diploma in Production Management or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
• knowledge of raw materials
• knowledge of quality systems and standards
• knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• knowledge of process improvement techniques
• knowledge of business, finance, and management principles
• knowledge of human resource principles and practices
• knowledge of machines and tools
• knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
• in-depth computer skills

Key Skills and Competencies

• critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• planning and organizing
• co-ordination and control
• time management
• attention to detail
• decision-making
• communication skills
• persuasiveness
• negotiation
• influencing and leading
• delegation
• teamwork
• conflict management
• adaptability
• stress tolerance
• results-driven

Send your Cover letter indicating your expected salary and your CV to [email protected] closing date 26th November 2022, PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS