We are a Lusaka based Bakery looking for Bakery Production Managers residing in Lusaka preferably prospective candidates who live within proximity to our Branches at Leopards Hill Road and Kasangula Road

Production Manager Job Duties:

Planning

Coordinating all Production activities

Controlling all resources

Overseeing the production processes

Ordering resources required for production

Ensuring adequate stock levels

Assessing project and resource requirements

Ensuring health and Safety regulations are met

Accomplishing manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees as well as developing reporting procedures and systems
Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Maintaining staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees
monitoring personnel and resources and  studying methods of implementing cost reductions
Facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points by initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Completing production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel
accomplishing work results and establishing priorities
Monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems and reporting results of the process flow on shift production summaries.
Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Ensuring operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Answering questions and responding to requests.
Creating and revising systems and procedures by analysing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements
Implementing change.
Maintaining safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources
Maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements

Diploma in Production Management

Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing, Production and processes

Ability to Use, Repair and maintain machines

Ability to minimize Production cost and reduce wastage