Manufacturing Plant Manager

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our pioneering technology fortifies staple grains in African mills, reaching over 73 million people daily. Our solution is more than a product; it’s a mission of saving lives. You will be part of a passionate, mission-driven team committed to transforming health outcomes across Africa. We foster a high-performance work environment where career development is supported, and employee wellbeing is a priority. Our guarantee is that you will find a culture that makes you want to show up every day!

What is Expected of You

As our Premix Blending Manager, you’ll be a crucial force driving the efficient, high-quality production of micronutrient premix that meets the highest food safety and regulatory standards. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead a skilled team, optimize blending operations, and play a vital role in advancing Ethiopia’s mission to improve nutrition and public health through fortified foods. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team to deliver solutions that directly improve lives and accelerate our mission.

How You’ll Deliver Impact

1. Lead all premix blending operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality micronutrient premixes that meet production targets and customer requirements.

2. Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, fortification standards, regulatory requirements, and all food safety and quality management systems.

3. Manage production planning, process control, and execution of approved formulations to optimize productivity, yield, operational efficiency, and product consistency.

4. Oversee quality assurance activities, laboratory testing, traceability systems, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and customer, regulatory, and certification audits.

5. Manage raw material procurement planning, inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, and supplier coordination to ensure uninterrupted production and material availability.

6. Lead preventive maintenance, calibration, asset reliability, utilities management, and the commissioning and validation of new equipment to maximize operational uptime.

7. Provide technical leadership in formulation development, product customization, process validation, and commercialization activities while ensuring technical feasibility and regulatory compliance.

8. Lead, coach, and develop production, quality, and laboratory teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

9. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, root cause problem-solving, waste reduction, cost optimization, and implementation of best manufacturing practices.

What We Are Looking For

1. 10+ years of progressive experience in Food, Nutrition, Ingredients, Pharmaceutical or FMCG Manufacturing, including 5 years in a Manufacturing Leadership position.

2. Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field.

3. HACCP and FSSC 22000/ ISO 22000 Internal or Lead Auditor certification preferred.

4. Experience leading customer, regulatory and certification audits.