Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager – Somtuna Fishing Company

Company Overview:

Somtuna Fishing Company is the Horn Africa’s leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality and affordable canned tuna which equipped with the highest technology production machinery and equipment. We have an automated plant that has a production capacity of 60 MT per day. Our product range covers canned tuna including: (Skipjack, Yellowfin, and Albacore) fresh and frozen fish, fish meal and fish oil. The company always adheres to the principle of “devoting quality food for better life”, focuses on expanding local and international markets. We are willing to build a long-term business relationship and create a better future with our customers. It operates under the most demanding standards of national and international food regulations and has implemented a quality and safety system that guarantees and ensures a first-class product. The company is consistently delivered premium quality and safe products to consumers around the world. The Factory situated in Berbera City near the sea and this help us to get high quality fresh fish and raw material for our production.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee the operations of our Tuna Canning Plant. The Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the plant operates efficiently, safely, and meets all production targets. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing production processes, managing employees, and ensuring that all quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Supervision of all processes of Production (receiving and testing, Cleaning and washing, freezing and Unfreezing, Preparing, Cooking, Cooling, Cleaning and deboning, Filling, Sealing, Sterilization, Cooling and labeling, Packaging and storage, quality insurance, and all process of Sea food Industry packaging).
• Oversee the daily operations of the Tuna Canning Plant, including production, quality control, maintenance, and safety.
• Ensure that production targets are met or exceeded, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Develop and implement production schedules and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Manage and motivate a team of production employees, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is maintained and in good working order.
• executing cleaning and sanitizing procedures according to relevant standards. 
• Monitor production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and marketing, to ensure that production meets customer demand.
• Develop and maintain production-related documentation, such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality control plans.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to optimize efficiency and meet customer demand.
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as reducing waste, improving yields, or increasing throughput.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures to ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve performance.
• Help planning and executing a preventative maintenance program to ensure that equipment and machinery are in good working order and downtime is minimized.
• Manage and coordinate the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment or production lines.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, such as HACCP, FDA, and GMPs.
• Ensure that the inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods can be maintained without interruption.
• Work closely with other departments, such as engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance, to resolve production-related issues.
• Develop and manage production-related budgets, including capital expenditures, labor costs, and raw material costs.
• Implement and maintain a continuous improvement program to drive efficiency, quality, and safety improvements throughout the plant.
• analyzing the cost and waste quantities through all Production process to make sure to comply with standard rate.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, production management, Food Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5-7 years of experience in production management in a food processing or canning facility, preferably with experience in tuna canning.
• Fluency of English language.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling tools.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, HACCP, GMP, And ISO standards and Systems.
• Advance Training of Seafood manufacturing field.
• Ability of designing Production policies, procedures, forms, Data base, Reports, Product cards, recipes, Manufacturing guides.   
• Knowledge of food safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when necessary.

Please send your resume at, [email protected]