Plant Manager (Animal Nutrition)

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that operations comply with ANHnewco standards for SHE, Security and Quality and follow the local regulations and laws (with all necessary permits to operate and updated)
• Define, develop and manage an efficient and effective operation system and procedures for production and related activities.
• Ensure that the management system (including SHE) is in place, maintained, communicated and complied with; Promote the SafeStart working culture; Investigate and report accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure that the installation is managed in a technically sound, safe and environmentally acceptable manner, by complying with all ANHnewco requirements and other relevant requirements and best practices.
• Control maintenance and repair of factory equipment/machinery and comply with MOC.
• Set targets and Key Performance Indicators and ensure adequate management.
• Reporting of the performance of the plant, in line with Triple P reporting.
• Be the linking pin between the plant and the Commercial Operating Unit led by the General Manager (dotted reporting line)
• Continually analyze plant performance and drive continuous improvements.
• Manage inventory control and optimize based on the commercial sales demand and forecast
• Manage the implementation of innovations and new technologies and CAPEX projects.
• Select, manage, coach and develop staff, in line with ANHnewco values and HR requirements and procedures.
• Propose plan and implement training programs for production staff.
• Recruitment of production staff.
• Regular communication with regional managers for improvement and implementation.
• Comply with ANHNEWCO software programs such as SAP, Trackwise, IRIS and the likes.
• Ensure SHE documentation is up to date (JSA, MSA, HAZOP Study) and actions closed.
• Identify critical positions in the plant and ensure appropriate measures are undertaken to minimize interruptions and downtime.

We offer:

• Unique career paths across animal, nutrition and health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

• University degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration
• Relevant tertiary qualifications together with proven expertise in quality systems and experience in a dry or liquid blend manufacturing environment at Supervisor or more than 10 years plant operations.
• At least 5 years of people management and able to execute disciplinary actions
• Knowledge of SHE, operational safety, plant software application, chemicals and their properties. Experienced in emergency management.
• Knowledgeable in ISO, GMP or HACCP
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Proven problem solving techniques or trouble shooting
• Knowledgeable in cost saving practices and operational excellence
• Knows how to communicate in all levels of the organization