Factory Manager

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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 Factory Manager Southern Cross Foods is accountable for the leadership, management and control of all activities within Southern Cross Foods Pte Limited in accordance to the strategic direction of the CJ Patel Group and SCFPL's commercial viability, product quality, people safety and environmental sustainability. This position reports to the Group General Manager Manufacturing, CJ Patel Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Annual budgets managed within agreed targets
Annual budgets are prepared and managed on a timely basis Department costs are managed at all times        Annual financial audit ensured for compliance Profitability of performance targets ensured
2. Operations Management ensures continuous improvement and productivity
Operations managed and optimized at all times Inventory levels optimized at all times Chillers and milk collection ensured Operational synergies with Nestle & Fiji Dairy are optimized at all times Risk management register managed Equipment reliability ensured  Capital investments and improvement of projects identified, communicated and implemented on a timely basis
3. Regulatory and Operationally Compliant organisation
Production is compliant with Quality standards, processes and procedures at all times ISO standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) ensured on an on-going basis Food safety management system reviewed and managed on an on-going basis Third-party contractors compliant at all times Good manufacturing practices to be developed, implemented and managed at all times Annual Nestle audit, annual FSSC22000 Audit, Nestle Market Audit, SMETA audit and annual Nestle laboratory Audit ensured  Maintenance programs implemented and managed at all times Government relations managed Bio-security Ministry of Heath Ministry of Labour
4. Business Development ensures growth and broadening consumer base for SCF products
New products developed to suit consumer tastes/satisfaction Consumer trends and expectations managed on an on-going basis Marketing campaigns and programs for product promotion implemented on a timely basis Technical support provided to the marketing staff on a timely basis
5. Well informed management
Production plans prepared and implemented on a timely basis Operational report is prepared in a timely fashion, is complete and accurate Sales, profits, production Management reporting is complete, accurate and timely Weekly reports to Group General Manager Manufacturing  Monthly reports to COO/CFO/CEO submitted timely and supports business decision making Quarterly management and board meetings Factory level meetings conducted on a regular basis 100% CDL for Nestle ensured Nestle quarterly business review ensured
6. Effective Human Capital Management ensures and 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 Succession planning ensured
7. 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
8. 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
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Change Management	Implement and manage changing situations resulting from a change in strategic/business.
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.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Equipment Operation	Control the operation of specialised equipment, plant or vehicles to satisfy the demands of the assignment.
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Stock Control	Acquire and monitor stock to meet business needs

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Business Management or Business Administration or related fields
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Business Administration

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Must have extensive demonstrated experience in production & Quality Management in a food processing operation.
2. Must have knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
3. Computer literate and good documentation skills
4. Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills
5. Knowledge in Food safety management system, Good manufacturing practices, labour handling, root cause analysis

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Engineering Team
Finance Team
Production Team
Quality Assurance Team
Board of Directors
External
Contractors
Regulators
Suppliers
Customers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
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.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
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.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.