BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the deputy production manager supervises and coordinates all operations in the Preparation Divisions during a shift; ensures the smooth and coherent flow of all production processes of the Division by maintaining process parameters and quality specifications, ensures smooth handover of the shifts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and coordinates all operations in Preparation Division during his/her shift, including that of technical personnel.
• Ensures that all raw materials and inputs required for the shift have been made available on time.
• Ensures that all production machinery and equipment have been cleaned, and made ready for operation,
• Ensures the smooth and coherent flow of all production processes and that all operations are performed in accordance with set process parameters and quality specifications.
• Inspects the quality of raw materials and inputs, processes, intermediate and final products and takes actions in case of deviations from set standards and specification.
• Ensures that samples for laboratory tests and quality inspections are properly taken.
• Ensures that the necessary remedial measures are immediately taken by the technical team in case of malfunctioning or break down of production machinery and equipment during the shift.
• Ensures that appropriate measures have been taken or solutions given when problems arise during the shit and reports about it to the department or the relevant division head.
• Ensures that hygiene and safety guidelines and procedures are complied to.
• Keeps record of production and technical service performances during the shift and makes sure that they are reported to the department or the relevant division head.
• Ensures the smooth hand over of the operations from one shift to the other.
• Ensure that all problems related to food safety management system is reported to immediate supervisor and Quality personnel.
• Performs any other tasks as required.