PRODUCTION OFFICER @ SBC TANZANIA LTD
SBC Tanzania Limited, a multinational soft drinks supplier with plants across Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, and Mbeya, is urgently seeking two qualified Production Officers to be based at the Dar es Salaam Plant. The primary role involves supervising manufacturing employees, planning and assigning work, and implementing rigorous production policies and procedures. This role is crucial for optimizing output, ensuring adherence to production schedules, and recommending continuous improvements in operating methods and working conditions to achieve daily volume targets.
The officer will be responsible for leading line production, directing the activities of operators and quality inspectors, and maintaining stringent safety and sanitation standards, including implementing HACCP and AIBI audit requirements. Key responsibilities also include monitoring production indicators, analyzing reports, coordinating cross-departmental operations, and swiftly executing corrective action plans to maintain high product quality scores.
The officer will be responsible for leading line production, directing the activities of operators and quality inspectors, and maintaining stringent safety and sanitation standards, including implementing HACCP and AIBI audit requirements. Key responsibilities also include monitoring production indicators, analyzing reports, coordinating cross-departmental operations, and swiftly executing corrective action plans to maintain high product quality scores.
Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 4 years working experience in similar responsibilities.
- Proven experience in supervising manufacturing employees and operations.
- Strong knowledge and ability to enforce safety and sanitation regulations (e.g., HACCP implementation).
- Experience directing and coordinating activities of production personnel (machine operators, quality inspectors).
- Ability to plan and achieve target production volumes (daily KPI achievement of 58,000 ctns).
- Expertise in reading, analyzing, and reporting production data (charts, work orders, schedules).
- Proficient in inspecting materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Familiarity with implementing and maintaining HACCP and AIBI audit standards.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills for working with cross-functional departments.