Manager – Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd 856 views

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

An opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the mentioned position at Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd in Windhoek.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with formulation of functional strategic plan, business plan, operating plan and managing Bakery performance.
• Maximize production potential & operationalefficiency of bakery through implementationof cost-effective production processes.
• Prepare regular functional performance-monitoring reports for the bakery.
• Managing performance of direct subordinates and ensuring performance management systems are systematically deployed.
• Contributing to continuous performance improvement and change management initiatives.
• Facilitating technical skills/capacity development of personnel.
• In collaboration with Sales/Marketing/R&D assist with effective development of new products target market based on optimal capacity solutions.
• Monitor and report on availability of input materials (incl. packaging) through cost effective management of raw materials inventories and liaison with suppliers.
• Overseeing/manage inventory by ordering and rotating ingredients such as flour, sugar, fat and premix.
• Ensure bakery staff comply with customer service and Food Safety policies.
• Effectively addressing all risk and quality management issues in the bakery.
• Accountability for compliance with organizational and statutory health, quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Responsibility for the preservation/proper maintenance of baking equipment and related buildings.
• Accountability for compliance to responsibilities and duties towards the implementation / management and adherence to Environmental Management Plan for premises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Position requires a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in a similar position.
• Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Production Management and Processes.
• Specialised training in Plant Bakery or confectionary practices.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of best practices
• People Management skills
• Achievement orientation
• Leadership skills