Assistant Manager Operational Excellence

Overview

National Foods Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager Operational Excellence to drive NFL’s commitment to continuous improvement and lean production practices across manufacturing plants by identifying, designing, and implementing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and adhere to company objectives and regulatory standards.

Job Purpose

To drive NFL’s commitment to continuous improvement and lean production practise across the manufacturing plants by identifying, designing, and implementing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and adhere to company objectives and regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Implement practices of lean management methodologies across the manufacturing plant, ensuring they become an integral part of the manufacturing department's culture
• Define and document current processes of the plant, reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager to devise actionable strategies for future enhancement
• Manage process improvement projects, ensuring they align with the timeframes, manpower requirements, and budgets set by the Operational Excellence Manager
• Initiate, develop, and execute continuous improvement projects aimed at optimising processes and bolstering operational efficiency
• Assist the Process Engineer by conducting a detailed analysis of issues, recommending solutions underpinned by gathered metrics
• Assess the skill set of staff at the plant, and design tailored training sessions on industry best practices. Conduct engaging, hands-on interactive sessions to immerse staff in the best operational practices and lean management methodologies
• Facilitate and lead further training sessions, ensuring plant staff are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge
• Utilise established feedback loops to gather insights from training sessions, implementing the feedback into future sessions
• Conduct post-training evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the sessions, reinforcing topics to guarantee long-term retention amongst staff
• Maintain transparent communications and consistent follow-ups with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are implemented in a timely and efficient manner
• Analyse system deficiencies, liaising with the Plant Manager to recommend and implement changes for enhanced performance
• Keep updated on the latest developments in operational excellence to ensure NFL adopts best practices consistently

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Location

Port Qasim Karachi

National Foods Limited provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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