A reputable research and manufacturing company invites interested persons to apply for the following position: Production Manager

Job Purpose

• The Production manager will be responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of the institution’s production processes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary
• Selecting ordering and purchasing materials
• Liaising with buyers and marketing and sales staff
• Supervising and managing the work of junior staff
• Organising relevant training sessions
• Overseeing manufacturing and production processes
• Creating and executing daily, weekly, monthly and annual production schedules
• Procuring factory production equipment and taking responsibility for its maintenance
• Striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines Maintaining hygienic conditions for both employees and the factory itself
• Implementing all the company’s procedures and policies
• Communicating any problems or obstacles to senior management
• Monitoring productivity rates, standards and quality control
• Training and coaching factory operators and sorters
• Implementing safety, health, environment and quality requirements

Qualification Required & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in production, manufacturing, materials science and engineering or a related field is essential for this role
• A Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution
• At least five (5) years of experience in a related field.

Competencies

• Basic understanding of patterns and grading
• Knowledge of retail maths and the ability to calculate wholesale costs, resource requirements planning (RRP) and margins
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel to support work-in-progress and production schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) systems
• Ability to operate al manufacturing or production line equipment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are to send a soft copy of application letters with current CVs, including names and addresses of three referees and copies of certificates to:

recruit.coahr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 10 August, 2022