Production Manager – Milling – Bolux Group

Job Description

Bolux Group is the largest grain milling company in Botswana, in addition to being a manufacturer of consumer goods. The company is the proud producer of the following brands: Al Super Maize Meal and Instant Porridge; Chobe Maize meal, Samp, Rice, and Instant Porridge; Snowwhitc Flour and Complete Mixes; Maxi and GO Bread and Confectionery. Bolux Group is also the agent for Polana and Pasta King pasta products produced in Namibia.

We are currently looking for a Production Manager – Milling. The incumbent will be based in Ramotswa, Botswana.
Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, the incumbent shall have the responsibility to plan for. direct and control resources towards achievement of production targets for both wheat and maize mill. To ensure maximized utilization of resources including the plant.
• Produce production program according to product requirement set.
• Ensure that sound hygienic production practices arc maintained in the plants.
• Liaise with Quality Manager on product quality issues.
• Oversee implementation of the production schedule and ensure that production is maximised, and targets are optimised to meet operating objectives and efficiencies.
• Ensure that both mills run at optimal efficiencies based on product requirements.
• Optimise existing production processes by ensuring that daily monitoring, sampling, and testing programs take place and that products are within specifications as per the guidelines provided to employees.
• Participate in short and long-term planning to determine maintenance cycle and expenditures for sustaining current capacity and future productivity improvements in the plants.
• Manage grading and storage of raw materials.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of quality standards within the function to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, legislation, as
well as Kaizen, ISO & FSSC standards.
• Prepare Operations performance-monitoring reports for the Group Operations Manager as required.
• Liaise with the Group Human Resources Manager on issues of staff training and development.
• Facilitate technical skills / capacity development within the section to ensure the right competencies to deliver the mandate.
• Manage performance of direct subordinates and see to it that performance Management Systems arc systematically deployed within the section.
• Coordinate with Technical Manager to facilitate the repair and maintenance of the plants.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for the attention of the Group Operations Manager.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
The following arc the minimum educational requirements for the position:
• Diploma in Production and Operations Management or related field.
• Must be GMF Certified in Wheat and Maize, Swiss Milling School, or City & Guilds.
• Must have basic training in Fumigation.
• Be certificated in HACCP, ISO. Food Safety and Health & Safety.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry.
The candidate must also possess strong interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills and be a self motivated team player; tough and demanding in respect of performance standards.

KINDLY ADDRESS APPLICATIONS TO: THE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER BOLUX GROUP (PTY) LTD PRIVATE BAG X01 RAMOTSWA Closing date: 4th March 2024