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About this job

Manufacturing Director
Job Purpose
To develop and implement a long-term, sustainable manufacturing strategy; ensure regulatory and social compliance; align operations with commercial strategy; optimize performance through high-level KPIs; manage within budget; support capital projects; leverage Group resources; foster leadership development; drive continuous improvement; implement Illovo standards for asset management and operational excellence; and promote world-class safety practices.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Develop a manufacturing strategy aligned with commercial goals, refreshed regularly, with initiatives to ensure delivery
Oversee factory operations for efficiency, quality, and budget control, ensuring cost-effective resource management
Manage asset acquisition, maintenance, and operations to ensure optimal performance
Align manufacturing performance with financial budgets, ensuring accountability
Build a strong factory management team, fostering coaching, mentoring, and a talent pipeline
Drive performance management, rewarding strong performance and ensuring accountability for non-compliance
Promote cost and quality optimization through operational excellence and informed decision-making
Collaborate with group counterparts to identify and embed optimization opportunities
Maintain key relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
Report key developments to Country Executive and Group Heads
Support and oversee key capital projects to meet economic and community goals
Foster best practices and problem-solving through knowledge-sharing platforms
Integrate Lean, Agile, and continuous improvement philosophies in operations
Track performance with KPIs and address issues promptly
Adhere to SHERQ guidelines, ensure technical risk assurance, and close non-conformances

Job Qualification and Experience

Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Science Degree
Business / Financial qualification and Leadership program would be an advantage
15 years in Manufacturing Senior Leadership (including minimum of 10 years in sugar processing and /or engineering)
Strong knowledge of the sugar growing and manufacturing process, distillation, and fermentation processes
Strong business / financial acumen in a manufacturing environment
Strong track record in management and leadership

Terms of Service
The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please for the position on or before 22nd October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.