Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager leads all production and manufacturing activities at our Gum Arabic processing facility. This senior position ensures efficient output, consistent product quality, compliance with food‑safety and export standards, and optimal use of raw materials, equipment, and manpower.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve daily production targets, delivery schedules and operational KPIs for processing, blending, spray drying and packaging.
• Monitor raw‑material intake, processing yields, waste control and finished‑goods quality.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications, food‑safety, export and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and supervise production teams, shift supervisors, operators and plant personnel.
• Develop workforce capabilities through coaching, training, performance management and succession planning.
• Implement and maintain quality‑control procedures, GMP, HACCP, OHSE standards and audit readiness.
• Conduct regular inspections and operational audits to ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, food‑safety and occupational‑health & safety requirements.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, minimise waste and improve overall plant performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing production operations in food or ingredient manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards and occupational health & safety.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and develop talent.
• Strategic operational leadership with a focus on quality, safety and efficiency.

Required skills

• GMP
• HACCP
• ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
• OHSE compliance
• Spray‑drying processes
• Blending and packaging operations
• Quality‑control procedures
• Production planning and performance monitoring