Technical Manager, Bakery at Rite Foods Limited
Rite Foods Limited launched as a company in December 2007 as a subsidiary of the Ess-Ay Holdings Limited. It was in the mid-2000s, following the digital evolution in photography that the Group decided to diversify into the FMCG sector, which led to the birth of Rite Foods Limited.
Our Core Values
Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Accountability.
Our Vision
To be the leader in our chosen fields of operation which
will lead to growth, stability and an enduring legacy
Our Mission
To create value for the company by facilitating the
attainment of set goals and aspiration through a formidable and
exceptional team.Job Purpose
The Technical Manager, Bakery will play a key role in leading and overseeing all technical, production, quality, maintenance and process improvement activities within the bakery operations to ensure the consistent production of safe, high-quality products. You will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, equipment reliability, product innovation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to food safety, quality, health, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee equipment and production line performance to ensure optimal performance always.Develop and initiate systems and processes that track and optimize machine performance to ensure effective returns on assets
Establish and implement plant maintenance programme based on best practices in the Beverage manufacturing industry
Drive continuous improvement in all maintenance activities and develop, plan and implement good maintenance practices to ensure effective asset utilization
Enforce the company’s standards of health, safety and environmental practices, the protection of staff in the production floor (use of PPEs) as well as the protection of the company’s assets.
Ensure the implementation of best-in-class manufacturing related initiatives such as PPMS (Perfect Plant Manufacturing Systems), etc.
Enforce adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements on machine operations and maintenance
Ensure technical functions and activities are carried out in line with 5S, TPM, WCM, Manufacturing excellence, Six Sigma, etc.
Qualification
First Degree or its equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control & Automation Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience in a well-structured FMCG or Manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
Required Skills & Competencies
Machine Operations and Systems Management
Production Process Management Skills
Production Lines Performance Optimization Skills
Plant Maintenance Management and Machine Troubleshooting and Overhauling Skills
Knowledge of Food Safety Management System