Production & Operations Management
- Oversee all manufacturing activities within the gelatin plant to ensure on-time, in-full delivery aligned with budget and quality targets.
- Lead daily, weekly, and monthly production planning in coordination with S&OP processes.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns with the maintenance department for preventive/corrective maintenance and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure cost efficiency in the use of raw materials, consumables, chemicals, MRO items, and energy.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives to improve production efficiency.
- Submit manufacturing KPI reports to senior management.
- Provide input on S&OP planning, energy procurement, and raw material inventory planning.
- Prepare and manage CAPEX proposals related to manufacturing.
- Manage the production budget, including both volume and cost control.
- Support trials and process development projects aimed at improving product quality, efficiency, or innovation.
Innovation & Optimization
- Advise on and implement process improvements and new technology introductions to enhance production performance and profitability.
- Initiate and promote cost-saving and efficiency-enhancing projects.
- Provide technical input on improvement project specifications.
- Collaborate with Project and Process Development teams on large-scale initiatives.
- Advise the Maintenance Manager on improvement projects.
- Contribute to investment planning and evaluation.
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, ISO, and HSE standards across production activities.
- Develop a safe working environment through effective procedures, technical improvements, and training.
- Maintain traceability of raw materials and consumables in gelatin batches.
- Support the HACCP team and promote continuous improvement of the HACCP system.
- Provide guidance on SHEQ strategy, policy, and food safety matters.
Utilities: Water, Wastewater & Off-Site Services
- Oversee water collection, treatment, wastewater processing, and effluent disposal to meet regulatory standards.
- Ensure reliable delivery of off-site services supporting gelatin and collagen production.
- Manage operations to minimize equipment downtime.
- Control the budget for water treatment, wastewater, and off-site services.
- Ensure timely completion of regulatory inspections and maintenance shutdowns.
People Management
- Develop and lead a high-performing, motivated manufacturing team aligned with production goals.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and general training in collaboration with HR.
- Ensure role-specific training, performance evaluation, motivation, and discipline within the team.
- Foster collaboration with union representatives and maintain constructive labor relations.
- Promote a team-oriented culture focused on achieving departmental KPIs.
Department Management & Administration
- Develop and monitor the annual manufacturing budget, ensuring monthly control and corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date operational procedures for gelatin production, water/wastewater processes, and off-site services.
- Submit operational performance reports to senior leadership.