Foster Clark Products Ltd 

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On Premises

Support the Factory Engineer in providing a technical service in terms of processing and production, by driving continuous improvement, preventive and breakdown maintenance. The technician has a moderate organisational impact that affects one department.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Accountabilities
Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance of Plant Machinery and Equipment 
<ul>
<li>Execute the preventive maintenance program, follow equipment health checks, Parameter sheets, and intervention log sheets</li>
<li>Perform breakdown maintenance on food packaging, processing, and auxiliary equipment</li>
<li>Perform electrical and mechanical overhauls of machinery and equipment to ensure sustained performance throughout its lifetime.</li>
<li>Participate in OEE and waste reduction projects</li>
<li>Test and verify equipment and machinery after repair for efficiency and ensure proper running&nbsp;</li>
<li>Take active part in any alterations and modifications on equipment or installations with superiors. This also applies to any new installations or relocations of machinery or lines.</li>
<li>Follow the regular inspection schedule for the verification of electrical, mechanical, compressed air, and any other installations to ensure safe and efficient use of these services</li>
<li>Support the Production Department in training of personnel, setting up of the production lines, and improvement of equipment to give better efficiency and / or higher quality to the end product</li>
<li>Assist in the documentation and recording of any installations and/or alterations effected</li>
</ul>
Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards
<ul>
<li>Ensure that all safety guards and other safety features on equipment and machinery are installed and subsequently operational to safeguard the employees using machinery</li>
<li>Responsible for the safekeeping of equipment assigned</li>
<li>Maintains quality services by establishing and enforcing organization standards</li>
<li>Ensure correct procedures when taking necessary parts from stores</li>
<li>Ensure that PPE is worn according to the task being performed</li>
</ul>
Effective Communication between departments and efficient internal support
<ul>
<li>Share relevant information, ideas and insights</li>
<li>Build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders</li>
<li>Liaise with Production in discussing optimal ways to execute preventive plan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Communicate and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure for sufficient spare parts&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure for the communication and handover during change of shift</li>
</ul>
Freedom to Act
<ul>
<li>Variation in work sequence and routine.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education 
<ul>
<li>Mechanical BTEC Diploma / HND Engineering - MQF 4/5 or equivalent</li>
<li>(An electrical BTEC diploma can be considered in combination with a minimum 4 years working experience in manufacturing)</li>
<li>Wireman’s electrical License A and B&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>2 years’ experience in a food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Self-leading experience with subordinate to procedural skills.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Hands-on working aptitude</li>
<li>Technical insight in a complex manufacturing environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experienced with GMP, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement Experience/Certification highly desirable</li>
<li>Ability to show track record of improving production, and solving problems</li>
<li>Organisation of workflow in best sequence</li>
<li>A variable thinking capability to handle differing situations that require the identification and selection of solutions within the area of expertise as well as acquired knowledge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>HR skills to get along with people effectively</li>
<li>Mechanical Reasoning</li>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Adaptability</li>
<li>Rule orientation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Process Engineering and systems agility</li>
<li>Safety, security and quality orientation</li>
<li>Knowledge sharing&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modelling (leading by example)</li>
</ul>

Support the Factory Engineer in providing a technical service in terms of processing and production, by driving continuous improvement, preventive and breakdown maintenance. The technician has a...

Manufacturing Technician (KSA)

Reporting to the Head of Process &amp; Application, the role of the Regulatory Affairs Specialist is to 1) assure compliance of product formulas, labels, and communications, 2) contribute to and advise Innovation &amp; Renovation projects, and 3) understand the impact of regulatory proposals and changes and be of guidance to the company and its brands as requested. The role is interacting across departments.&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities
Regulatory Foundation:
<ul>
<li>Foundation: by developing and maintaining internal networks (e.g., QA Managers, Process Support, R&amp;D) and external networks (e.g. International Regulatory Bodies, Certification Bodies) to effectively accomplish work</li>
<li>Engaging with external Regulatory experts and participating in regulatory committees to keep abreast with the global regulatory framework.</li>
<li>Identifying potential regulatory issues and implementing a Regulatory newsletter to keep the organisation informed.</li>
<li>By contributing to the maintenance of FCP systems (Ingredient permissibility database, Product compliance database etc.) and identifying opportunities for improvements to them.</li>
<li>Provide internal training to develop fundamental knowledge of regulations.</li>
</ul>

Regulatory Compliance:
<ul>
<li>Providing regulatory perspective for new and renovated products by identifying and resolving regulatory hurdles as early as possible in the development process - "compliance by design"</li>
<li>By supporting speed to market through contribution to scientific and regulatory dossiers and registrations required by regulation or company policy.</li>
<li>Manage the registration process required by regulatory bodies in various countries (preparation of dossiers, translations, mock-up samples, etc.)</li>
<li>By applying knowledge and experience of country regulations and Foster Clark’s policies to review and assure flawless compliance of ingredients, formulations, labelling information claims and other sensitive communications.</li>
</ul>
Others
<ul>
<li>Support external audits and certifications to ensure company/product certifications are maintained.</li>
<li>Contribute to the internal auditing process.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>Requires BS/BA, preferably in nutrition and/or food science; MS/MA preferred. BS/BA in another field with min. 3 years relevant regulatory experience in the food industry could be considered.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>3+ years’ experience in the industry (FMCG or Pharma)</li>
<li>2+ years’ experience mainly in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, nutrition or product development.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Excellent Knowledge and Understanding of EU, Codex, FDA and USDA label regulations and documentation requirements.</li>
<li>Strong understanding on the application of Framework Requirements to ensure product &amp; label compliance.</li>
<li>Sound knowledge about food products and composition.</li>
<li>Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001, GFSI Quality Systems such as BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9000.</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving.</li>
<li>Action orientated.</li>
<li>Building strategic partnerships.</li>
<li>Influencing and impact, including conflict management.</li>
<li>Consulting and advising.</li>
<li>Monitoring and measuring.</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of Process &amp; Application, the role of the Regulatory Affairs Specialist is to 1) assure compliance of product formulas, labels, and communications, 2) contribute to and...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Reporting to the Head of Process and Applications, the RA&amp;PS Associate is responsible for the Product/Code management in AX. The role also supports regulatory compliance of product formulas, labels and communications and the maintenance of the compliance list in AX. The role is interacting across departments.
Regarding the design, validation, deployment of the Bill of Material (BOM)in ERP the role is functionally reporting to the Process Technology Specialist.

Key Accountabilities
ERP &amp; PLM Management
<ul>
<li>Administration of relevant master data in ERP for the Industrialization of products in line with project brief and other supporting documents</li>
<li>Translating the recipe delivered from R&amp;D into an operations executable processing instruction through the ERP system.</li>
<li>Contribute to ERP process improvements, support to ERP projects.</li>
<li>Continuous AX/item code maintenance</li>
</ul>
Regulatory:
<ul>
<li>Support the verification process for regulatory compliance of all FCP products in terms of ingredients, formulations, labelling information and claims.</li>
<li>Maintenance of the product compliance list in AX.</li>
<li>Support the product registration process.</li>
<li>Able to modify practices and procedures and determine own priorities.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education Requirements
<ul>
<li>BS/BA degree in food science or equivalent (MS preferred)</li>
</ul>
Experience Requirements
<ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years in consumer goods or pharmaceutical industry</li>
<li>Experience in a manufacturing environment or regulatory experience preferred.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>ERP (AX) knowledge on Bill/BOM Structures</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of global labelling regulations and documentation requirements.</li>
<li>Good understanding of databases and advanced Excel skills</li>
<li>Knowledge in Food Processing / Science preferred.</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Attention to detail.</li>
<li>Rule orientation.</li>
<li>Teamwork.</li>
<li>Consulting and advising.</li>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving.</li>
<li>Planning and organising.</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of Process and Applications, the RA&amp;PS Associate is responsible for the Product/Code management in AX. The role also supports regulatory compliance of product formulas,...

Regulatory Affairs & Process Support Associate

The Territory Sales Executive, will act as the key representative of FC in assigned and surrounding areas, supporting distributor partners to ensure the effective execution of sales strategies, market expansion and achievement of business targets. This role bridges the gap between the principal and distributor operations to drive performance, compliance, and brand presence in the region. Regional almost daily in-country travel will be an essential part of the role in building knowledge, monitoring trade activity and building key relationships required to support and grow our joint business with local distributor teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Accountabilities
<ins>Trade and Category Development</ins>
<ul>
<li>Accountable for the achievement sales targets by category, distribution quantitative KPIs (listing of new Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) and number of distribution points) and other elements in customer Business Development Agreements (BDA) in the assigned territory in collaboration with regional distributor teams.</li>
<li>Responsible for qualitative in-store presence, on-shelf availability and visibility of all products based on core distribution targets or specific customer BDAs through daily follow up with distributor merchandising teams and resolving any issues that may arise. Provide constructive feedback on stock handling and implementation of the products on the shelves, check outs, secondary placements, and gondolas.</li>
<li>Ensure that the promotional plan is implemented effectively and efficiently instore in the assigned area(s).</li>
<li>Organize field visits on daily basis and follow up with regional distributor teams and customers to ensure availability and visibility of products.</li>
<li>Provide sales team with the required materials and guidelines including planograms, point of sale and new product launch briefs for excellent trade execution across our products and categories. Train and support distributor sales teams on brand knowledge, sales techniques, and route-to-market execution.</li>
<li>Assist forecast and demand planning with distributor team to ensure optimal stock levels and order cycles.</li>
<li>Report market intelligence (sales analysis, monthly initiative implementations, competitor activities, launches, customer plans, shopper profiles) to FC regional sales management. Keep abreast and highlight the impact of any local regulations, operational or trade barriers that may arise.</li>
<li>Submit and maintain proper customer records, sales activities and other required reports and forms.</li>
<li>Identify and pursue new business opportunities, outlets, and channel expansions within the region.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Customer Relationship Management</ins>
<ul>
<li>Develop a strong relationship with regional retail and wholesale customers. initiate, support and facilitate negotiation on the execution (visibility, promotions and implementations) together with distributor teams.</li>
<li>Report back to the company on any customer or consumer queries requiring support in resolution.</li>
<li>Help build distributor capability in reporting, territory management, and performance tracking.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Business Planning</ins>&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Through the support and coaching of the sales team, prepare annual business plans, agree targets per channel and account, but also align execution principles that will lead to Sales target achievements.</li>
<li>Update regional forecasts periodically based on market performance and adjust plans to achieve results.</li>
<li>Preparation and implementation of simple pricing structures relative to changes in competitive positioning helping distributors to be proactive or react appropriately.</li>
<li>Prepare, monitor and execute advertising and promotions plans within approved budget.</li>
<li>Prepare and follow through on channel and category plans to effectively defend and grow revenue.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ins>Finance and Control</ins>
<ul>
<li>Ensure all necessary financial instruments supporting distributor commercial operations are in place.</li>
<li>Follow up rigorously for trade CN and ensure monthly reconciliation of A&amp;P.</li>
<li>Follow up, track and communicate budget allocated to region on monthly bases through Fact sheets.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>A Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business administration, finance or relevant field.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience in in-store retail management, merchandising standards, customer relationship building, basic forecasting, financial instruments, pricing and basic knowledge of trade channel dynamics will be essential.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Customer-centric mindset with strong interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Category and Retail Channel Management</li>
<li>Merchandising principles</li>
<li>In-store Trade Marketing fundamentals</li>
<li>Advertising &amp; Promotion Planning</li>
<li>Data Analysis</li>
<li>Financial Instruments and Reconciliation. Basic Value Chain Pricing understanding.</li>
<li>Advanced computer skills</li>
</ul>
Key Competencies
<ul>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Drive for Results</li>
<li>Strong communication</li>
<li>Relationship Building</li>
<li>Presentation and Facilitation</li>
<li>Brand building essentials</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
<li>Time Management and Planning</li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>Daily trade visit trips in the region focused on customer outlets in the territory</li>
<li>25% of total time or 60 nights in a year (can be accompanied by other members of FC Sales Team)</li>
</ul>
Location
<ul>
<li>KSA Dammam / KSA West &amp; South / Oman or Jordan</li>
</ul>

The Territory Sales Executive, will act as the key representative of FC in assigned and surrounding areas, supporting distributor partners to ensure the effective execution of sales strategies,...

Territory Sales Executive

As Territory Development Manager, you will tactically guide multiple territories by leading and empowering your teams, identifying opportunities for growth, crafting impactful commercial business plans, and driving their successful execution. Your efforts will directly contribute to achieving sustained sales growth and establishing a positive trajectory across all territories.
Key Accountabilities
<ins>Collaborative Business Expansion and Development</ins>
<ul>
<li>Lead in the negotiation, preparation and alignment of commercial business plans with customers to deliver sustainable business growth, both short term and the needed building blocks over a 3-year horizon.</li>
<li>Develop plans with team members to deeper entrench and expand coverage and product distribution.</li>
<li>Deliver consolidated forecasts on a periodic basis with adjustments to achieve results.</li>
<li>Provide direction and negotiation support to team members in aligning commercial business plans with customers.</li>
<li>Prioritize expansion opportunities between new or existing markets based on market size and team focus.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Channel &amp; Category Development and Optimization</ins>
<ul>
<li>Optimize portfolio across channels with tactical share management aligned with growth objectives.</li>
<li>Develop and execute category plans that will support and grow the overall category with an NPD pipeline plan to engage consumers.</li>
<li>Identify new initiatives and ways to build brands across channels and categories challenging market norms.</li>
<li>Conduct interactive focus groups to interact with consumers and understand habits to better improve our products.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Customer Relationship Management and Negotiation</ins>
<ul>
<li>Establish and maintain clear business parameters with new and existing customers across markets.</li>
<li>Build and develop effective cross functional and senior customer relationships through regular interaction and visits.</li>
<li>Coach, motivate and develop external customer teams to effectively execute and support growth objectives.</li>
<li>Work closely with team members to develop tactical Key Account plans and negotiation tactics to drive trade buy in and support.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Manage financials, New Value Chains and Price Inflation</ins>
<ul>
<li>Ensure customer accounts are reconciled, finances in place and financial disputes resolved in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Manage and control budgets and return on investment on advertising and promotion, intervening where needed.</li>
<li>Identify and take action to reduce potential customer credit risks and financial exposure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Optimize pricing structures and value chains to improve revenue and volume across market areas.</li>
<li>Take necessary measures and action to circumvent challenges due to forex, inflation and macro-economic impacts.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Team Leadership and Development</ins>
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the leadership, mentoring and engagement of fellow team members.</li>
<li>Actively focused on developing plans to train and coach team members for personal progression.</li>
<li>Maintain work routines and contribute to their future development and improvement.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>Postgraduate or 4-year Degree in sales, marketing, business administration or relevant field. A master’s would be an advantage.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 8 years’ sales experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.</li>
<li>Proven results in delivering sales targets over multiple markets or areas, developing new or existing customers and relationships across different levels.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills 
<ul>
<li>Tactical customer business development</li>
<li>Route to market network design and strategy</li>
<li>Trade marketing</li>
<li>Channel &amp; category management</li>
<li>Customer relationship &amp; performance management</li>
<li>Key account management</li>
<li>Financial analysis &amp; modelling</li>
<li>Pricing strategy &amp; competitiveness</li>
<li>Business process improvement methodologies</li>
<li>Team coaching and development</li>
<li>Advanced computer skills</li>
</ul>
Key Competencies
<ul>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Assertiveness</li>
<li>Relationship Building</li>
<li>Influence and impact including conflict management</li>
<li>Business Acumen</li>
<li>Developing People</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>Able to travel up to 90 nights or more a year.</li>
</ul>

As Territory Development Manager, you will tactically guide multiple territories by leading and empowering your teams, identifying opportunities for growth, crafting impactful commercial business...

Territory Development Manager (UAE)

Responsible for loading / unloading and transportation of finished goods and materials from one place to another using a heavy vehicle - trailer.

Key Accountabilities

<ul>
	<li>Deliver goods to and from warehouse, as also transfer goods from one factory site to another.</li>
	<li>Load and unload cargo.</li>
	<li>Make sure that goods and materials are properly secured</li>
	<li>Sign outgoing delivery note and obtain signature on same delivery note by the receiving warehouse.</li>
	<li>Maintain daily activity log sheet.</li>
	<li>Fill up on fuel and inspect vehicle before start of daily operations.</li>
	<li>Keep truck and associated equipment clean.</li>
	<li>Report any accident encountered, injury or damage of vehicles to warehouse administrator.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>School leaving certificate.</li>
	<li>Obtained and maintained a valid CPC licence.</li>
	<li>Obtained and maintained a valid Counterbalance certification</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>2 years&rsquo; experience, driving heavy vehicle</li>
</ul>

Technical skills

<ul>
	<li>Good knowledge of warehouse distribution Process</li>
</ul>

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Customer service orientation</li>
</ul>

Responsible for loading / unloading and transportation of finished goods and materials from one place to another using a heavy vehicle - trailer.

Key Accountabilities


	Deliver goods to and...

Heavy Vehicle Driver

Reporting to the Head of R&amp;D, the Category Product Technologist designs, plans, validates and implements the development of new products, line extension, products renovations within a number of assigned product categories that are in compliance with established safety standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and will follow and uphold all Food Safety and Food Quality policies as pertains to role. In the role, he / she assesses &amp; develops under the guidance of the Head of R&amp;D the category consumer and competition benchmarking that defines the sensory space and competitive differentiation from competitors. The Category Product Technologist also acts as a link to pilot plant &amp; factory support and follows the scale-up of products and supports operations with new product launches and assists in the trouble shooting. The Category Product Technologist sets specifications for raw materials and products.
Key Accountabilities
Product Innovation and Development
Support the establishment of the consumer and category benchmarking with particular focus on existing competitors, market solutions and sensory product profiling
<ul>
<li>Support the development of the innovation pipeline within your assigned categories by participating in exploratory activities to surface new product ideas with moderate input from supervisor</li>
<li>Analyze consumer/regional analysis and extrapolate into a targeted product brief</li>
<li>Develop new products within the assigned categories, executing and analyzing an experimental approach for product design, effectively trouble shooting as necessary and offering plausible, executable solutions</li>
<li>Develop information for product/ingredient specifications, in process control points and testing requirements</li>
<li>Develop robust product specifications (from a nutritional and ingredient standpoint) to ensure sustainable and flexible formulas that will meet consumer, quality and process needs</li>
</ul>
Project Management
<ul>
<li>Management of several medium complexity projects with little supervision within the assigned categories</li>
<li>Provide technical input through the planning and decision-making process and effectively communicating with senior R&amp;D management</li>
<li>Plan and lead product development projects and collaborate effectively with a cross-functional, multidisciplinary team to achieve the project scope on time and within budget while meeting quality parameters</li>
<li>Deliver a flawless handover to Operations, document findings and all relevant reports according to standard and capture lessons learned and best practices</li>
</ul>
Technical Assistance
<ul>
<li>Responsible for adhering to the FCP stability program by ensuring timely initiation of stability studies, execution and reporting as directed by the category responsible as part of recipe development &amp; improvement or packaging changes.</li>
<li>Perform trials/experiments in kitchen/lab/pilot and factory scale to achieve all briefed objectives on time</li>
<li>Support the category during product industrialization by acquiring basic process understanding and ensuring proper knowledge transfer from R&amp;D to operations</li>
</ul>
Driving Improvements
<ul>
<li>Responsible for approving Quality Control Samples</li>
<li>Effectively ensuring constant upkeep of competition analysis with basic sensorial and consumer understanding to support product development.</li>
<li>Support the various matching programs</li>
<li>Participate effectively in investigations and problem-solving initiatives</li>
<li>Perform product analysis and set up new methods when required</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education / Experience
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in food technology/ Food Engineering&nbsp;</li>
<li>Min 5 years of experience in Food Product Development in the factory/ kitchen / lab environment.</li>
</ul>

Technical skills
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge and competencies in flavour chemistry (e.g. flavour generation, flavour stability and sensory relevance), and link to raw materials and food processing are a big plus</li>
<li>Good level of ingredient knowledge &amp; their impact on the process and final product</li>
<li>Good knowledge of processes and technologies involved in food manufacturing</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and understand consumer/regional analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good Sensorial skills and ability to deduct conclusions</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of product design principles, methods and tools</li>
<li>Experience with prototyping, testing and validation techniques</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Creativity and Innovation</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Challenge status quo</li>
<li>Developing people</li>
<li>Drive for results*</li>
<li>Environmental scanning</li>
<li>Program and Project Management</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of R&amp;D, the Category Product Technologist designs, plans, validates and implements the development of new products, line extension, products renovations within a number of...

Senior Product Technologist (Category Product Technologist)

Reporting to the Plant Manager, The Manufacturing shift Manager will be responsible for the execution of production, maintenance, and process activities during his/her shift, and the coordination with all stakeholders to achieve established manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. He or she acts as a guiding figure within the manufacturing plant on a 3-shift rotation pattern, by leading a team of operative and technical staff to fulfil the production requirements while providing support, driving continuous improvement, and holding individuals and teams accountable. The Manufacturing Shift Manager possesses a good understanding of the technical, production, and human aspects that compose a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Accountabilities
Execution of the shift manufacturing activities in line with the production plan and company objectives&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Accountable for the execution of the daily production plan – including all the manufacturing resources and activities pertaining to the shift in line with defined objectives, KPIs, quality, and food safety standards.</li>
<li>Management and support of all productive and technical personnel to fulfil the production plan.</li>
<li>Active involvement in problem solving activities</li>
<li>Collect and analyse data to drive continuous improvement related to safety, efficiency, quality, waste reduction, flexibility, and speed of execution, using root causes analysis methodologies and action planning.</li>
<li>Prepare, analyse, and issue periodic production and performance reports.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Quality Control and Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards
<ul>
<li>Work within the Health &amp; Safety Framework and the Quality Management System, including HACCP protocols and food safety requirements,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Always ensure full observance of housekeeping, GMP, and 5S practices and shift conformance to health and safety,</li>
<li>Ensures pre-production start-up activities are carried out as per procedures while addressing deviations,</li>
<li>In cooperation with QC, lines are operating as per specification and production according to instructions,</li>
<li>Pro-active IPC follow-up, analysis, root cause analysis, and action,</li>
<li>Perform GEMBA walks, incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel targeting 5S standards</li>
</ul>
Effective team leadership, People performance management, And Communication
<ul>
<li>Decisive leadership to achieve zero defects while achieving all set manufacturing targets,</li>
<li>Understanding performance issues and engaging in the required processes to trigger improvement,</li>
<li>Seek continuous engagement with productive and technical employees to mentor and develop their skills,</li>
<li>Effective communication with shift personnel of priorities, targets, and opportunities for improvements,</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate team and individual performances against performance benchmarks,</li>
<li>Motivate, delegate, and empower personnel to take responsibility and display creativity and initiative,</li>
<li>Employee onboarding, training initiatives, performance appraisals, discipline, and people development.</li>
<li>Ensure for the communication and handover during change of shift,</li>
<li>Cross-fertilisation of best practices through the sharing of information, ideas, and insights&nbsp;</li>
<li>Live Company values and set an inspiring example,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Constructive conflict management, responding openly to feedback.</li>
</ul>
Freedom to Act
<ul>
<li>Variation in work sequence and routine.</li>
</ul>
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor degree in Engineering (MQF Level 6) with 5 years experience in operations and people management within manufacturing, OR</li>
<li>Advanced Technical Diploma or equivalent (MQF Level 5) with 9 years experience in operations and people management within manufacturing.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>Front line people management experience in a GMP environment within the food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing sector.</li>
<li>Able to work on a three-shift basis.</li>
</ul>
Skills
Technical / Scientific&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Engineering or technical expertise&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adequate knowledge of business and management principles&nbsp;</li>
<li>Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise</li>
<li>An adaptive thinking process required to bring effective judgement, analytical thinking, evaluation and arrive at conclusions.</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis</li>
</ul>
Manufacturing Science
<ul>
<li>Health &amp; safety awareness, first aid, basic fire awareness, and manual handling.</li>
<li>Experienced with Lean, IPC, GMP, 5S, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experienced with TPM concepts and well versed in problem solving using root cause analytics and deployment</li>
<li>Action planning for efficiency, productivity, cost, quality, and people development&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Managerial
<ul>
<li>Situational leadership and people motivational skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Multicultural management skills</li>
<li>Strong emotional intelligence and conflict handling skills</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Team building and coaching expertise</li>
<li>Strong multitasking capabilities</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Quality orientation</li>
<li>Rule orientation</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Influencing and Impact, including conflict management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Developing people</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Plant Manager, The Manufacturing shift Manager will be responsible for the execution of production, maintenance, and process activities during his/her shift, and the coordination...