Siomo Tea Factory (EPZ) LTD is seeking to hire a Factory Manager to lead the factory team in manufacturing quality teas. The factory has a three-line capacity with two lines installed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Production and Outgrower team to achieve operations excellence, quality leaf and manage costs efficiently.
• Safely secure and keep custody of loose tea and packed stock.
• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution.
• Plan daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance to ensure the factory runs with minimal interruption for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
• Plan, procure and maintain at least a six months stock of firewood to ensure minimum interruption in production.
• Coordinate and implement SOPs for all production operations.
• Recruit suitable qualified staff to build a strong team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related course.
• A minimum period of Ten 10 Years’ experience in tea processing factory OR Higher National Diploma and Eight (8) Years of Experience as a Factory/Production Manager in a tea factory.
• Knowledge and understanding of general tea factory management principles.
• Basic financial knowledge to develop and draw up operational budget, implement the same after receiving board approval.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety management systems.
• Knowledge, understanding and operation of pressurised vessel and hydraulic equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to implement all Safety Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
• Understanding and ability to apply basic human resource management principles as per labor laws.
• Must have attended leadership/ Management course (on the job) lasting not less than two weeks.
• Demonstrate good work ethics and compliance with generally accepted standards of integrity.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 30th April, 2021