Job Description
Role Responsibilities
Production Coordination:
- Supervise daily factory production processes to ensure efficient workflow and target achievement.
- Monitor machine operations, raw material usage, and product quality during processing.
- Assist in implementing quality control procedures and ensure adherence to food safety regulations.
Field Operations and Raw Material Sourcing:
- Coordinate field operations, including procurement of raw materials from farmers, aggregators, or cooperatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with field suppliers to ensure timely and consistent supply.
- Monitor field activities and advise on improvements in sourcing logistics and post-harvest handling.
Quality and Compliance:
- Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) in both factory and field processes.
- Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, and other regulatory requirements across the supply and production chain.
- Participate in product audits and maintain records of quality assessments and corrective actions.
Logistics and Reporting:
- Coordinate the movement of materials between field sources and the production facility.
- Maintain detailed records of production volumes, raw material usage, field collections, and losses.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production and field performance metrics.
Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies in production and field operations and recommend process enhancements.
- Support the deployment of automation or mechanization tools to improve yield, reduce waste, and optimize operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Certifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in food safety, quality management, or supply chain operations are an added advantage.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in production operations and/or agricultural field sourcing, preferably within a food & beverage or agro-processing industry.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and rural/agricultural field coordination.
Skills:
Operational and Analytical Skills:
- Strong understanding of production workflows and agricultural sourcing models.
- Ability to interpret data and make operational decisions based on metrics.
Technical Proficiency:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, especially with suppliers, field agents, and factory workers.
- Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration.
Problem Solving and Initiative:
- Ability to resolve production or supply issues with minimal supervision.
- A proactive mindset focused on efficiency and results.
Time and Resource Management: