Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Agro-Chemical and Food Company Limited (ACFC) was established in 1978 to produce power alcohol from sugarcane molasses. This was to be blended with petrol to make gasohol as a national strategy for reducing foreign exchange used to purchase petroleum oil. This programme did not succeed due to non-cooperation of oil companies and the company, through research...

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Supervise all shift production works and update production records.
• Ensure all stations are well manned and that they are operating correctly and efficiently.
• Ensure that the correct parameters are being kept by the stations;
• Check all station log sheets for correctness;
• Carry out and record spot/snap checks and assist operators experiencing difficulties;
• Order for chemicals and raw materials for all stations;
• Coordinate and plan for plant repairs and maintenance;
• Report breakdowns that last more than 30 minutes to the head of section or department and shutdowns of more than one hour to HOD or GM, Factory;
• Ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005;
• Ensure plant and machinery are always cleaned and sterilized on time;
• Review incidences of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Collect primary data for weekly, monthly and annual production reports;
• Carry out plant cleanliness inspection on a daily basis;
• Inspect and verify all production items received by stores;
• Carry out spot and snap checks in the plant;
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly steam production and sales reports;
• Analyze log sheets, operator log books and give feedback;
• Analyze raw materials consumption reports;
• Ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005;
• Analyze causes of process failure and assist in the improvement of process parameters.
• Review incidences of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Conduct training needs assessment, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high-quality services; and
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Person Specification

• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Food Science and Technology; Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Supervisory course lasting not less two weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience needed

At least four (4) years of work experience.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

ACFC is an equal opportunity employer. Females and Persons With Disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Supervise all shift production works and update production records.
• Ensure all stations are well manned and that they are operating correctly and efficiently.
• Ensure that the correct parameters are being kept by the stations;
• Check all station log sheets for correctness;
• Carry out and record spot/snap checks and assist operators experiencing difficulties;
• Order for chemicals and raw materials for all stations;
• Coordinate and plan for plant repairs and maintenance;
• Report breakdowns that last more than 30 minutes to the head of section or department and shutdowns of more than one hour to HOD or GM, Factory;
• Ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005;
• Ensure plant and machinery are always cleaned and sterilized on time;
• Review incidences of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Collect primary data for weekly, monthly and annual production reports;
• Carry out plant cleanliness inspection on a daily basis;
• Inspect and verify all production items received by stores;
• Carry out spot and snap checks in the plant;
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly steam production and sales reports;
• Analyze log sheets, operator log books and give feedback;
• Analyze raw materials consumption reports;
• Ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005;
• Analyze causes of process failure and assist in the improvement of process parameters.
• Review incidences of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Conduct training needs assessment, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high-quality services; and
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets.

• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Food Science and Technology; Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Supervisory course lasting not less two weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.