Food Production Manager at Soupah Kitchen & Co.

Soupah Kitchen & Co. - With expertise dated back to 2011, Soupah Kitchen & Co. invests years of know-how, tech system, modern farm, robust supply chain and kitchen network to put foodpreneurs on an accelerated growth path.

We are offering a complete solution of an ecosystem of brands that works together to unlock value and enable technology to be able to deliver foods and essentials in a very efficient manner. From prime spots to hidden shops, we power local food restaurants with both ordering technology and food infrastructure to usher a new era of prosperity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Production Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Full Time

Job Duties

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a food manufacturing establishment
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
• To ensure the prompt and efficient preparation and service in all food areas to the company’s standard and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Provide the most cost-effective catering service which offers the users quality and choice.
• Promote healthy eating, wellbeing, and employee satisfaction.
• Improve patronage and grow sales throughout the group.
• Provide good capture of management information for the customers and the management team
• Promote sales growth through Company promotions, theme days and continually proposing indicatives that deliver best value to our customers
• Achieve all Company standard audits, Green Safeguard, Green HR audit, Consistency across the food service in standards, presentation, and quality.
• Achieve GOP, understand budget figures and be able to forecast accurately.
• Achieving full compliance with recipe and purchasing

Qualification and Requirements

• A Degree in a food-related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience is preferred
• Must have previous experience as an Operations Manager within a Food Processing facility
• Experience with and knowledge of HACCP and other certifications is required
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Professional communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
• Impeccable detail orientation, project management, time management, organizational, problem solving and planning skills
• Proficient computer and industry related software
• Outstanding ability to collaborate within a team oriented, fast-paced and deadline heavy work environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and overtime as necessary.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.