Location: Central Africa
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience
in the Food/Beverage Industry preferred
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent
experience required. Preferably in Micro biology and Food technology from institute
of repute
Lean Six Sigma Experience
preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
Major Tasks,
Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities:
Lead
the Quality team to ensure effective application of quality management
techniques
Deliver
effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing
people impact by multi-tasking
Communicate
and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
Builds
people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and
communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
Motivate
team members to achieve plan goals
Identify
and lead efforts of product/process quality and cost management opportunities
to achieve productivity gains
Provide leadership to the plant QM Pillar
through the TPM journey
Lead
and develop action plans with production, engineering, and division Quality
Assurance to improve the product specifications, analytical procedures, and sampling
programs and ensure that they are appropriate and meet system capability and
key consumer requirements
Provide
visionary insight for future business improvements
Serve
as a key statistical resource. Verify product and process improvement through
the implementation and analysis of statistically designed experiments and
capability studies
Lead
food safety and compliance audits, including FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS
Ensure
all sanitation is complete and properly meets quality standards
Design
and implement programs to monitor calibration and accuracy of all analytical
procedures and equipment in the plant.
Ensure
compliance to the OSHA chemical hygiene plan and proper laboratory safety
practices by involving all employees in an effective safety program; provide
training, periodic review of hazards, and timely correction of hazardous
situations.
Manage
the interpretation of in-process and analytical data to make quality
evaluations, recommend actions for improvement, and assure resolution.
Challenge results and drive improvement. Coach others in the interpretation of
results.
Lead
risk assessment analysis throughout the plant. Manage issues with
non-conforming product to assure proper control, minimize loses, and provide
analysis to drive the elimination of future occurrences.
Provide
training in the area of food science, regulatory requirements, and quality
measurement systems to appropriate personnel.
Administer
policies and procedures
Regular
and predictable attendance at the work site
This role requires regular
presence on the plant floor at odd hours
This role may
require off-shift and weekend work
Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably
in Micro biology and Food technology from institute of repute
Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by
successful completion of a major improvement project
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Food/Beverage Industry
preferred
Clear understanding and working knowledge of process and
compliance quality systems
Clear understanding of TPM Processes
Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and AIB standards
Ability to motivate, lead, and work with teams
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented,
challenging environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results
through mentoring others
Effective
coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
Language
proficiency: Swahili
and or French advance level is must
