Production Specialist Okavango Foods Limited

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

General Purpose

To plan, organize, and control production to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to standard.

Main Job Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Create Production Schedules
implement and control the production schedule
review and adjust the schedule where needed
determine the human resources required
determine the material resources required
manage human and material resources to meet production targets
make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement
work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
set product quality standards
monitor quality standards of products
implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems
determine and implement improvements to the production process
prepare and maintain production reports
monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
estimate production costs
set production budgets
manage production budgets
implement cost control programs
ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, and management
Education and Experience

Grade 12 certificate.
Minimum of a Diploma in Production Management or other relevant fields.
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
knowledge of raw materials
knowledge of quality systems and standards
knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
knowledge of process improvement techniques
knowledge of business, finance, and management principles
knowledge of human resource principles and practices
knowledge of machines and tools
knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
in-depth computer skills
Key Skills and Competencies

critical thinking and problem-solving skills
planning and organizing
co-ordination and control
time management
attention to detail
decision-making
communication skills
persuasiveness
negotiation
influencing and leading
delegation
teamwork
conflict management
adaptability
stress tolerance
results-driven