{"id":2309,"date":"2025-09-09T16:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/factory-optimisation-manager-at-kilombero-sugar\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T00:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T00:50:24","slug":"factory-optimisation-manager-at-kilombero-sugar","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2309","title":{"rendered":"Factory Optimisation Manager at Kilombero Sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose<br \/>\nTo drive embedding of the \u201cKilombero Way of Optimisation\u201d by implementing world class practices to optimise production and maintenance, develop the relevant Optimisation strategy with a view towards long term growth, optimal efficiency and sustainability as well as to audit and analyse production systems &amp; processes with the aim of uncovering inefficiencies.<br \/>\nInternational jobs<br \/>\nSpecific Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Develop in-Country medium and long term Manufacturing (Production and Maintenance) Optimisation Strategy with objective of effectively optimizing performance and cost of production.<br \/>\nDrive optimisation by driving initiatives that will deliver products at cost and quality levels that drive profitability.<br \/>\nDrive operational excellence by implementing optimisation initiatives and supporting problem resolution.<br \/>\nIdentify, generate business case, motivate, plan and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time.<br \/>\nReduce system inefficiencies by analysing and maximising system performance (Reliability, Recovery, efficiencies, costs etc.) through application of continuous improvement tools and best practices such as RCA, LOP.<br \/>\nDrive synergies across the Group, effectively partnering with Group counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for production &amp; reliability optimisation.<br \/>\nProvide expertise on production &amp; reliability issues, support and advise on solutions.<br \/>\nSet direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to optimise operations and deliver high quality products made in a safe and sustainable manner.<br \/>\nLead People Capability building identification, prioritization and implementation to optimise performance, realise full potential and maintain a state of operational readiness.<br \/>\nDevelop all production &amp; Supply Side plans and monitoring of compliance to plans, in conjunction with S&amp;OP.<br \/>\nDrive rigorous performance management, biased towards rewarding strong performance and compliance with critical behaviours, including managing consequences where required.<br \/>\nConduct regular internal and external benchmarking exercises to identify and develop Production best practices and improvement opportunities.<br \/>\nManage and coordinate sharing of identified best practices, learnings, quick wins, frameworks and minimum standards within function across entities and through the Head Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification, knowledge sharing and collaboration.<br \/>\nCustodian of manufacturing and laboratory information systems required for operational modelling, production reconciliation and business performance monitoring and leading the use of data for optimization decisions.<br \/>\nEstablish and maintain effective relationships with key maintenance &amp; engineering service providers.<br \/>\nBuild a strong technical team and talent pipeline for Manufacturing Optimisation through ongoing coaching, mentoring, guidance and technical training, using this platform to drive technical excellence in the production and maintenance teams.<br \/>\nIdentify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues<br \/>\nEnsure enablers are in place to promote success (e.g. systems and processes)<br \/>\nManagement of technical standards, MOPS, TOPS, process specifications, best practices and policies and the governance thereof.<br \/>\nIdentify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.<\/p>\n<p>Job Requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree.<br \/>\nBusiness \/ Financial qualification would be an advantage.<br \/>\n8-10 years in Sugar Manufacturing (production and\/or maintenance).<br \/>\nContinuous improvement of knowledge and experience.<br \/>\nFamiliarity with Kilombero systems would be an advantage (SAP).<br \/>\nGood business acumen and manufacturing expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area.<br \/>\nStrong track record in management and leadership.<br \/>\nInquisitive mind.<br \/>\nStrong data analysis skills.<\/p>\n<p>International jobs<br \/>\nTerms of Service:\u00a0The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.<br \/>\nAll interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please to apply for the position on or before\u00a021th September 2025 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br \/>\nKilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. 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