Natural Extracts Industries Limited Recruitment 2021
Natural Extracts Industries Limited Recruitment 2021…See Details on how to apply for the vacancies available at Natural Extracts Industries Limited.
Natural Extracts Industries Ltd is a social enterprise in Tanzania providing sustainable social, economic and environmental solutions to rural communities. Our vision is to accelerate the economic growth of smallholder farmers in Tanzania by promoting and adding value to their crops and providing access to global markets.
- Chief Operating Officer (Coo)
- Developing and managing each team towards achieving the objectives of each team and the company as a whole.
- Developing and improving the operational systems, processes and policies for all teams, optimizing their processes and workflows (particularly cross-cutting processes), enforcing compliance with policies, applying lean ops/Kaizen principles to reduce wasted time and resources, and generally optimize the performance of each team.
- Developing the capacity and capabilities of all staff, both informally and through the formal performance management process.
- Ensuring excellence in the management of the production, quality assurance, logistics and supply chain teams, particularly in regards to the vanilla and cocoa value chains, and manufacturing thereof, and ensuring all short and long-term company and team objectives are met and underlying risks mitigated.
- Procuring, cost-effectively, adequate equipment, consumables, and raw materials (e.g., raw vanilla and cocoa, production consumables, ancillary equipment & spares, technology systems, lab materials, etc.).
- Improving the supply of key raw materials (e.g., vanilla, cacao), in terms of increased quality, volumes, productivity and land under cultivation, in a cost-effective manner; ○
- Ensuring outstanding company reputation and quality of service with all relevant stakeholders (farmers, government authorities, customers, donors, investors)
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science, with a Masters in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Management or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of experience, preferably 15, in executive-level management positions, including significant experience at a multinational company.
- Expertise in agribusiness, outgrower networks, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), engineering (mechanical, process, chemical), manufacturing, and/or food technology.
- Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage and move forward multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously.
- Deputy Production Lead
- Developing, improving and implementing production Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Monitoring the efficiency of production employees and machines against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production targets, using statistical process control methods.
Investigating discrepancies against standards and instigating appropriate corrective action. - Enforcing company standards including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Health Practices (GHPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs), and any other requirement of Food Safety Systems Certification (FSSC), organic (USDA, EU, JAS) and regulatory compliance matters.
- Preparing cost estimates for materials and equipment.
Preparing human resource estimates and communication for the hiring of seasonal/full-time laborers. - Assisting the production lead with production schedules and timesheets.
- Streamline the order to cash process to ensure timely delivery.
- Liaising and coordinating the production team with other departments, particularly Quality Assurance,
- Logistics/Procurement/Stores, and Supply Chain.
- Resolving production issues or disputes where requested.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Production Management, Operations Management.
- At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
- Ability to confidently and proactively supervise production teams.
- Exceptional analytical ability toward solving production-related concerns.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please contact us at [email protected], including your CV and a brief cover letter.
Natural Extracts Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Application Deadline: 16th July 2021.
