Production Officer

Job Description

Requisition ID 37827Position Type FT PermanentRecruiter #LI-JT1Posting Type LIAbout KerryA career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.About the roleThe primary role of the Production Officer is to monitor and control the production process and ensure the production process runs smoothly by continuously improving the manufacturing process through efficient operations and cost control with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, as well as training and development. The Production Officer is directly responsible for the daily production operation of the plant and the achievement of the objective of the production plan.This permanent position will be in Kerrys Saudi Arabia office, in Jeddah.Key responsibilities

• Assist the Production Executive on the overall operation of all plants during the shift
• Assist the Production Executive in all areas of safety in the plant operations and security
• Ensure efficiency and productivity is optimized in all plant operations
• Assist and take lead, when necessary, in training plant personnel in all aspects of plant operations
• Assume a lead role together with the Production Executive during the shift in ensuring product quality and safety
• Responsible for in-process quality monitoring during the shift
• Assist in the planning of contract labour for production lines
• Oversee the finishing lines in order to ensure that all schedules are met
• Assist the Production Executive in facilitating work for the Maintenance Department
• Ensure all ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 work procedures are implemented and complied with
• Assist the Production Executive in GMP and HACCP matters
• Actively participate in 5S activities in assigned cell / area
• Ensure Halal / Kosher requirements are met during the production runs
• Act as assistant leader in the fire-fighting team during the shift
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested from time to time
• Directly take charge of production and productivity of finishing section in the plant
• Ensure proper manpower utilisation and arrange backup for day to day operation
• Complete routine checklist and monthly checklist as required by the QMS
• Plan for resources for production in daily basic and follow up on ad-hoc activity require such as rework, blending
• Assist the company in enforcing safety regulations and requirements through the plant
• Lead and enforce GMP and other require QMS in the plant and monitor the efficiency of the QMS system

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering or other related discipline required
• Minimum of three years working experience in food production or related field
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System, ISO14001, GMP, HACCP & 5S is an advantage
• Should be able to demonstrate general knowledge of PCs and common software
• High level of proficiency in English and Arabic ? both written and spoken
• Good communicator ? should be able to express ideas effectively in individual and group situations, and in written documents
• Confident leader - energises and inspires others
• Demonstrates an ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Technical background in equipment operation is an advantage

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