Production Coordinator (Feed Mill) at Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Estrada International Staffing Solutions is a strategic boutique specialist recruitment consulting firm, serving clients with expertise recruitment services across all sectors ranging from Banking, Insurance, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, FMCGs and Construction, with the aim of satisfying their recruitment needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Coordinator (Feed Mill)

Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Agriculture

Job Objectives

• Do you have a passion for optimizing production processes and ensuring top-tier product quality?
• As the Production Coordinator (Feed Mill), you will oversee the daily operations of our feed mill, leveraging available resources to produce high-quality feed for our birds.
• Your role is pivotal in managing the production process, ensuring safety, and achieving targets in volume, quality, and cost.
• As the Production Coordinator (Feed Mill), you will play a critical role in ensuring the production of high-quality feed, optimizing operations, and driving strategic growth.
• If you are a detail-oriented professional with a knack for leadership and process optimization, we invite you to be part of our team and make a significant impact on our production processes and overall success.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned production professional to contribute strategically to the growth and success of a leading agricultural firm.
• The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, capable of driving high-quality feed production and maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

• Production Planning and Scheduling: Collaborate with farm managers to organize and execute the daily production schedule, ensuring timely and efficient feed production.
• Nutritional Coordination: Work closely with a nutritionist and farm managers to use appropriate feed formulations tailored to various stages of bird development.
• Target Achievement: Develop and implement strategic action plans to meet production targets, focusing on volume, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Shift Management: Design and manage work shifts to ensure seamless and efficient feed mill operations.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory records of raw materials and produced poultry feed, effectively managing stock levels.
• Weekly Planning: Coordinate weekly with the Head of Operations and farm managers to plan and adjust feed production schedules.
• Nutritional Needs Adjustment: Periodically liaise with farm managers to identify and address the changing nutritional needs of the birds, adjusting production accordingly.
• Storage Optimization: Ensure proper storage conditions for feed products and raw materials, maintaining optimum quality.
• Team Leadership: Direct and supervise production personnel, overseeing hiring, orientation, and ongoing training to build a highly skilled team.
• Motivation and Supervision: Motivate the production team to achieve daily targets, fostering a productive and engaged workforce.
• Quality Control: Implement and enforce standards, procedures, and processes to produce high-quality poultry feed, reviewing daily quality reports to ensure specifications are met.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of processing equipment, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations.
• Health and Safety Management: Set, enforce, and monitor health and safety procedures, ensuring adherence and taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enforce HACCP procedures and lead periodic safety audits, ensuring compliance with all internal and external poultry feed policies and regulations.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate record-keeping of operations data, preparing and presenting periodic reports to update management on feed mill operations.

Job Requirements
To be successful in the role, the candidates should meet the following requirements:
Academic Qualifications:

• First Degree in Animal Science or a related field.
• Additional technical or food safety certification is an advantage.

Professional Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in feed mill production or related roles.
• Knowledge of poultry feed production machinery and equipment.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Leadership Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Understanding of food safety regulations and quality control procedures.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.