Production Manager v (1.01) [Ba - Fiji]

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Job Description

SC Foods is a world-class food manufacturer based in Ba, Fiji . Producing a variety of noodle, extruded snacks, and confectionery, SC Foods adheres to strict compliance with the international ISO accreditation standards and ensures the best in quality control and delivery.

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the Production activities at Southern Cross Foods Pte Limited. This position reports to the Factory Manager, Southern Cross Foods Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Factory production managed
Annual production budget and targets developed and implemented on a timely basis  Production schedules planned and implemented on an accurate and timely basis  Production delivery timelines and product quality achieved Customers orders managed Production re-scheduling managed Special production projects are planned and implemented on an accurate and timely basis Risk detection and management processes ensured Stock inventory managed at all times  Production processes optimized at all times
2. Statutory and operationally compliant
Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements ensured Compliance with regional/international quality standards and product specification requirements ensured Compliance with HACCP ensured Compliance with standard operating procedures ensured First Time Release (FTR), On Time Release (OTR) and First Time Quality (FTQ) ensured Compliance with relevant risk management tools of the company ensured Audit recommendations implemented accurately and on a timely basis
3. Well informed management
Daily, weekly and monthly reports provided on an accurate and timely basis  Periodic information/data requests by management addressed in a timely manner and accuracy of information maintained at all times
4. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional guidance to all staff ensured Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with management and HR Department Good Manufacturing Practices ensured  Succession planning ensured
5. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured  Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Workplace hazards eliminated at all times Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis
6. Southern Cross Foods Pte Limited's values upheld and promoted at all times
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Customer
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Technology Application	Apply technology.
Operational
Equipment Operation	Control the operation of specialised equipment, plant or vehicles to satisfy the demands of the assignment.
Maintenance	Monitor and/or maintain equipment, plant or vehicles in sound operating order.
Stock Control	Acquire and monitor stock to meet business needs

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Diploma	Manufacturing/Production/Logistics

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum five years' in a similar position at a food manufacturing company
2. Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and budget/variance analysis is preferred
3. Knowledge in Food safety management system, Good manufacturing practices, labor handling ,route cause analysis
4. Analytical thinking ability and proper communication skills
5. Computer literate and good documentation skills

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Management Team
Quality Assurance Team
Finance Team
External
Customers
Suppliers
Regulators
Contractors

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.