Production Lead at ReelFruit

ReelFruit (www.reelfruit.com), founded in 2012, is the market leader in the healthy snack category, pioneering the introduction of healthy dried fruit as a snack in the Nigerian market. The company was founded on a mission to build a scalable agribusiness to add value to raw materials locally and produce, package and distribute locally made snacks that could sit on any shelf in the world!.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Lead

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• To lead and coordinate the Processing & Packaging operations team in order to meet production targets and ensure product quality & safety in the most efficient and effective manner, delivering on timelines and cost targets.

Duties & Responsibilities
Plant & Capacity Utilization:

• Coordinate basic maintenance and cleaning with operatives.
• Monitor production and packing processes.
• Interpret and implement production plans for shifts.
• Support the team in improving process quality and productivity.

Manage Plant, Process, and Systems:

• Ensure conformance to specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Facilitate effective team dynamics.
• Implement performance management systems.
• Communicate effectively within the workplace.

Production Records and Report Management:

• Ensure detailed and up-to-date records.
• Maintain data integrity.
• Adhere to reporting standards and ensure integrity.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) policies.
• Maintain general housekeeping standards.
• Identify and address unsafe practices.
• Conduct and audit safety inspections.
• Audit safe operation and maintenance practices.

People Management:

• Develop staff technical skills through on-the-job training.
• Execute planned job rotation.
• Create alternates for all critical roles.
• Foster team spirit.
• Manage staff performance.
• Provide weekly and monthly feedback to staff.
• Document and follow SOPs and recipes.

Decision Making & Authorities:

• Ensure compliance with required specifications for raw materials and finished products.
• Initiate production plans in line with available resources and approved guidelines.
• Inform the Production Manager of any issues that could alter the production process and decisions taken.
• Make management and budgetary decisions regarding production and human resource issues.

Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements

• HND / BSc Degree in Engineering or Food Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a food processing company
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Crisis management capabilities.
• Knowledge of processing operations management and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of Total Productive Management (TPM).

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.