Production Executive

Job Purpose and Impact

The Production Executive will assist and execute all production processes within a single technical process or shift, ensuring areas of responsibilities meet company standards for safety, quality, efficiency and financial performance. We seek a multifaceted team leader who will be able to undertake project work off shift when required and deputize when needed in the absence of the shift manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in execution of day-to-day operations for assigned area, ensuring reports are following policies and procedures related to employee safety and food and feed safety.
• Monitor risks associated with products and ensure the quality of the product meets customer specifications.
• Maintain adherence to company safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure employee and product safety at all times by completing full training according to task procedures and individual needs.
• Support and administer production budget for a department, process, or shift.
• Mentor production workers and participate in their selection. Handle holidays, welfare, performance reviews and engagement, highlight training gaps and needs, disciplines, performance management and absent management.
• Identify risks and recommend areas of improvement and innovation.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent experience
• Have 2-3 years relevant experience
• Effective communication and team development skills.
• Computer literate
• Previous experience as team leader in a production environment or shown ability in a skilled operative position with the willingness to undertake further qualification if required.
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean six sigma experience
• Have knowledge in SAP would be an advantage
• Willing to work in shift