Production Officer at Reposebay Human Resources Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a highly organised production officer to create production schedules, oversee production processes and ensure that the required materials are selected and purchased.
• Production officers are also responsible for ensuring that equipment is functioning correctly and that health and safety protocols are adhered to.
• To be successful as a production officer, you must be able to multitask and oversee several operations at a time. A good production officer has excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities
You will have the following responsibilities but are not limited to…

• Plan and draw up a production schedule
• Decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
• Select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
• Set the quality standards
• Ensure that the production will be cost-effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
• Organise the repair of any damaged equipment
• Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• Work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
• Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
• Supervise and motivate a team of workers
• Formulate standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Review worker performance and identify training needs.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as production officer in a food company
• Deep knowledge of production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.