Process Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for optimizing the production process to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role will lead initiatives related to process improvement, production flow, and implementation of best practices across the plant, while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Aanalyze and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency, downtime, yield, and quality.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless production operations.
• Evaluate new technologies or equipment and lead trials for potential implementation.
• Train and support production teams on new processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HACCP, ISO, BRC).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process deviations or production issues.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Have an appropriate university qualification and preferably have specialized studies in production.

Experience:

• 8-10 of experience in production management.
• Proven experience in process optimization and project management.

Skills:

• Empowerment and Delegation
• Decision-making and Judgement
• Aware of creating business cases
• Aware of business acumen