Overview
We are recruiting!
Our client, a leading producer of pulp, concentrates, juices, and water is setting up a fruits dehydration plant for the export market. They are hiring a Plant Head to lead the fruits dehydration unit and ensure high-quality finished products for the European market.
Job Purpose:
Ensure commitment to quality, efficient performance of production activities, continuous improvement, and achievement of production standards and quality assurance objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Overall management of the plant, including construction, installation as per European standards, and preventive and regular maintenance.
- Prepare, implement, and review budgets; monitor costs and identify opportunities for reduction.
Plan, organize, direct, and monitor production to deliver dehydrated products for the European market. - Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to achieve optimal results.
- Liaise with team members to formulate objectives, organize workflow, and meet specifications and deadlines.
- Manage supply chain, including sourcing of fruits, production monitoring, and packaging.
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures according to recognized standards such as KEBS, FSSC 22000, BRC, Global GAP, ensuring outputs meet quality requirements.
- Develop and implement HR policies, KPIs, performance appraisals, and recommendations.
- Analyze monthly product requirements versus plant capacity and material availability in coordination with production, procurement, engineering, and QA/QC teams.
- Coordinate all new product development to improve taste, preservation techniques, and packaging, and follow up on product launches.
- Report regularly to senior management.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, or related fields (BSc, MSc, B. Tech, M. Tech, M.Sc.).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in fruits and vegetable dehydration.( Mandatory)
- Proven experience in producing quality dehydrated products for the European market.
- Deep understanding of FSSC 22000, BRC, Global GAP, and other relevant quality standards.
- Proven experience as a plant manager in fruits and vegetable dehydration.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.
- Experience in budgeting, performance evaluation, and reporting on key production metrics.
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and data analysis.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding communication skills and a results-driven approach.
Applications:
Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] with subject line “Plant Head”
