Production Manager – Wet pet food

3 Months ago • 5-7 Years • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Wet pet food Plant. This includes ensuring efficient and safe plant operations, meeting production targets, and maintaining quality standards. Responsibilities involve supervising all production processes, including receiving raw materials, meat preparation, filling, sealing, sterilization, cooling, packaging, and storage of wet pet food. The manager will develop and implement production schedules, manage and motivate the production team, and ensure equipment maintenance. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with other departments, developing production-related documentation, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and optimizing production processes through data analysis and continuous improvement. Analyzing cost and waste quantities through all Production process to make sure to comply with standard rate.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, production management, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in production management in a food processing or canning facility.
  • Fluency of English language.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of quality control principles and techniques.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, GHPs BRC and ISO22000 standards.
  • Advance Training of Retort Supervisors.
  • Ability of designing Production policies, procedures, forms, Data base, Reports, Product cards, recipes, Manufacturing guides.

Job Details

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyze change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations. One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee the operations of our Wet pet food Plant. The Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the plant operates efficiently, safely, and meets all production targets. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing production processes, managing employees, and ensuring that all quality standards are met. Responsibilities
  • Direct Supervision of all processes of Production (Receiving Frozen raw material , Meat Preparing, Filling, Sealing, Sterilization, Cooling, Packaging and storage, and all process of Wet petfood.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Wet pet food Plant, including production, quality control, maintenance, and safety.
  • Ensure that production targets are met or exceeded, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
  • Develop and implement production schedules and ensure that they are adhered to.
  • Manage and motivate a team of production employees, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Ensure that all equipment and machinery is maintained and in good working order. Executing cleaning and sanitizing procedures according to relevant standards.
  • Monitor production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as necessary.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and marketing, to ensure that production meets customer demand.
  • Develop and maintain production-related documentation, such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality control plans.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations
  • Develop and implement production plans and schedules to optimize efficiency and meet customer demand.
  • Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as reducing waste, improving yields, or increasing throughput.
  • Develop and maintain quality control procedures to ensure that products meet and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve performance.
  • Help planning and executing a preventative maintenance program to ensure that equipment and machinery are in good working order and downtime is minimized.
  • Manage and coordinate the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment or production lines.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, such as GHP , BRC, ISO22000, DLD Ensure that the inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods can be maintained without interruption.
  • Work closely with other departments, such as engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance, to resolve production-related issues.
  • Develop and manage production-related budgets, including capital expenditures, labor costs, and raw material costs.
  • Implement and maintain a continuous improvement program to drive efficiency, quality, and safety improvements throughout the plant.
  • Analyzing the cost and waste quantities through all Production process to make sure to comply with standard rate.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, production management, Food Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience in production management in a food processing or canning facility, preferably with experience in Wet pet food.
  • Fluency of English language.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of quality control principles and techniques.
  • Familiarity with production planning and scheduling tools.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, GHPs BRC and ISO22000 standards.
  • Advance Training of Retort Supervisors.
  • Ability of designing Production policies, procedures, forms, Data base, Reports, Product cards, recipes, Manufacturing guides.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when necessary.
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LIFE@ZURU At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day. At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else. We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools. ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined 🚀ZURU.com

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