INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY – SHIFT LEADER

Africa Improved Foods (AIF) is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high quality fortified foods. 

AIF Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team on the position of Shift Leader.

Department: Production

Reporting line: Plant Manager

Contract terms: Open ended Contract

The job holder leads and trains team of production staff (Machine operators, technical machines operators and senior technical machines operators), takes a place in production chain to assure highest quality of produced product, and highest hygienic standards on production.

He / She ensures Safety, Health and Environmental standards are well addressed in his/her daily work. Ensure optimal production costs with keen eye on budget.

The jobholder will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Ensures that the established production procedures, policies, rules and regulations are followed.
• Responsible for the quality of plant production, processes, process equipment set up, safety, and highest level of plant hygiene, housekeeping of the production shift
• Verifies the accuracy, correct raw materials are being used and accurate lot identification per the batch sheets
• Verifies correct label placement, lot coding and packaging of finished products
• Responsible for allocating staff to different user tasks, activities and generally organizing the shift so that it runs smoothly.
• Supervises a team of dedicated production operators (includes maintain work schedule, working hours planning and reporting).
• Takes the lead in dealing with emergency or complex situations which may arise and responsible for signing of relevant documents.
• Reports any process and/or equipment issues to the Plant Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, food science technology, Business management, or any other  related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience as supervisor/ team leader, preferably in manufacturing/ maintenance operations on shop floor or food process industry.
• Must detail oriented with analytical skills
• Must have excellent oral presentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to think operationally and contribute to strategic plans of the plant.