Production Head

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Position Overview

Production Head

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Operations

• Plan, organize, and manage end-to-end production activities to achieve monthly and annual production targets.
• Optimize production processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and consistent quality.
• Collaborate with

  Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Logistics

  teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor and control

  raw material consumption, yields, and process losses

  .

2. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to

  product specifications (%N, %PO, %KO, etc.)

  as per

  international and Tanzanian (TFRA, TBS)

  standards.
• Drive implementation of

  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  and

  ISO/quality management systems

  .
• Address quality issues promptly and implement corrective/preventive actions.

3. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Lead initiatives for

  process improvements, energy conservation, and productivity enhancement

  .
• Utilize data-driven decision-making, KPIs, and modern production management techniques.
• Support capacity expansion and technology upgrades in coordination with senior management.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production engineers, supervisors, and operators.
• Foster a culture of

  accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

  .
• Conduct regular training programs to enhance team technical competence.

5. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure full compliance with

  HSE standards and statutory regulations

  .
• Promote a proactive safety culture and lead incident investigations when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Qualification:

• B.Sc. (Science Graduate) Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline

  from a reputed institution.

• Professional Experience:

• Minimum 15 years

  of experience in

  NPK fertilizer production operations

  .

• At least 5 years

  in a

  leadership/head role

  overseeing large-scale NPK production units.

• Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of

  granulation, blending, and compaction processes

  in NPK production.
• Strong understanding of

  process control systems, plant operations, and troubleshooting

  .

• Key Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and team management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in

  commissioning, plant expansions, and modernization projects

  .
• Exposure to

  ISO, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma practices

  .
• Proven track record of

  achieving production targets with cost efficiency

  .