Factory Manager - Candy

Job description / Role

Out client, a leading regional FMCG (Food) manufacturer is looking to recruit a Factory Manager - Candy for one of their manufacturing sites in Riyadh, KSA.

This role is to manager the Factory of an FMCG Candy/Confectionary manufacturer. The site manufactures Toffees, Fruity Chews, Lollipops and other sweets/candy.

Job Summary:
* Manage the overall factories operations smoothly and efficiently within the agreed budget
* Responsible for all elements of production and engineering within the factory
* Leads the biscuit and cracker factories to achieve the operational excellence standards.

Key Duties:
* Assist Deputy GMM in Financial Budget
* Reduce the cost and increase quality standards and productivity
* Update the units according to the industry best practice and standardize the process and polices
* Achieve OEE targets
* Define metrics and targets KPI for individuals and processes
* Focus on customer satisfaction
* Improve communities and environment
* Develop potentials and opportunities (Turning visions into actions)
* Improve management and organizational effectiveness
* Set group to lead
* Managing talents
* Propose Annual Operation Plan to D.GMM and Implement after the approval
* Strategic plan on schedule
* Do the Line Manning analysis and improve the MPC.
* Utilize all resources efficiently , reduce change over time and operation down time
* Achieve sales demand plan Vs. actual production
* Ensure available critical people resources
* Motivate people to challenge their effectiveness and strive for excellence
* Create training programs and tools.

Job Offer
Excellent monthly package including housing, transport, flights etc.

Requirements

For this role of Factory Manager - Candy my client is looking for a candidate with a strong engineering degree and a minimum of 10 years in the Candy/Confectionary industry, 5 years of which should be at a managerial level.

* Excellent Communication-English
* Knowledge of TPM , Lean Management and DMAIC
* Knowledge of machines , plant layout ,production cycle and materials functionality
* Strong background of the field regulations and requirement
* Experience in 5S ,food safety programs and quality systems
* Experience in Project management
* Strategic Thinker and ability of Setting SMAART factories goals and objectives
* Experience in ERM Audit Program

About the Company

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