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• Develop and execute SOFTE’s production plans
  in relation with the primary fruit supplies, plant capacities, labour
  requirements marketing and distribution plans.
• Work closely with the Quality Control Officer
  to ensure production of quality products.
• In charge of designing and reviewing Plant
  layout
• Attending/chairing production meetings and
  forecasting production requirements
• Calculating production costs that include
  equipment, time and labour
• Deciding on the effective use of resources,
  e.g. raw materials, equipment and staff
• Producing maintenance schedules
• Testing that systems are working correctly
• Responsible for identifying, investigating
  and repairing system faults
• Supervising the work of production staff
  (both skilled & non skilled) 
  including trainees and support staff
• Overseeing the installation, repair and
  re-assembly of equipment
• Demonstrating new and existing equipment to
  systems engineers, support staff and production staff
• Discussing, evaluating, managing and
  rectifying systems failures
• Investigating environmental hazards and take
  charge of developing the factory’s overall HACCP plan (conducting safety tests
  and removing potential hazards)
• In charge of reviewing results and meeting
  with managers to discuss methods of improving the productivity of existing
  systems
• Investigating ways in which the latest
  technology could improve the productivity rate of the manufacturing
  systems
• Offer support in the sourcing new suppliers
  of industrial equipment
• Manage the testing, monitoring and evaluating
  new mechanical equipment
• Establishing and implementing a quality
  culture within the manufacturing environment
• Identifying and analysing capacity
  enhancement needs of the production staff
• Keep up to date with the latest technological
  developments and trends in engineering and food processing
• Responsible for managing budgets of the
  production department

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor of
  Science in Food Science and technology, mechanical engineering and
  postgraduate processing or production related qualification
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in a busy
  beverage or FMCG manufacturing environment with at least five years at
  senior level.
• Working knowledge of food quality and safety
  (HACCP concept principles)
• Strong Engineering background as a supervisor
  in manufacturing setting is an added advantage
• Highly motivated and ability to perform and
  deliver under a stressful and target oriented environment.
• The applicant should be result-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Conducting safety tests and removing
  potential hazards
• Excellent research and analytical skills

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