Process & Control Associate at Food Concepts Plc

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Process & Control Associate

Job ID: 1837
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• To monitor and maintain the production process.
• To analyse existing processes and advice on system upgrades, perform regular equipment maintenance, maintain inventory and supplies and ensure product quality.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Process Control:

• Analyze company processes for delays, obstruction and weakness
• Advise on process upgrades to improve production rates and reduce cost
• Develop process control strategies and standards to improve operational efficiency
• Work with team to implement process control models, strategies and other methods for ensuring quality output
• Develop new standards that incorporate the new/modified system
• Provide control system support for large capital projects
• Identify and train resources on process control improvements
• Implement changes to the process control system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assure process documentation is regularly developed and maintained.
• Identify and train resources on process control improvements.
• Execute work assignment in accordance to company standards and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports on specific operating results or activities as indicated by his/her supervisor.
• Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications.
• Assist process technology and production teams in the development and programming of control sequences for all system-controlled processes

Key Performance Indicators

• Customer Service satisfaction rate
• Return on Investment
• Market penetration
• First Pass Yield.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Engineering or related field is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification is essential
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Good knowledge of process related standards
• Knowledge of the business and Food industry.

Decision Expectations:

• Optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up certification
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates

Working Conditions:

• Jobholder typically works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although this role may involve working overtime, if there is workload.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact:

• Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts)

Purpose of Contact:

• Executive Management
• Exchange or provide information
• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information
• Present, discuss information and problems
• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas
• Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates
• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online