Shift Leader at Africa Improved Foods Rwanda: (Deadline 13 October 2023)

Shift Leader at Africa Improved Foods Rwanda: (Deadline 13 October 2023)

JOB VACANCY – SHIFT LEADER

We are looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team in the position of Shift Leader.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The job holder leads and trains the 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 SHE standards are well addressed in his/her daily work. Ensure optimal production costs with keen eye on budget.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

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. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science Technology, Business management, or any other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a busy manufacturing industry at the same or above leadership position.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda ( Verbal & Written)
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point Presentation.
• Must be detail oriented with analytical skills.
• Must have excellent presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to think operationally and contribute to strategic plans of the plant.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

All applications including application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications should be submitted in single PDF File via this email:recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com for the attention of the HR Manager of AIF Rwanda Ltd.

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 13^th October 2023.