- Assist the Plant Manager in overseeing daily production operations managing 100 employees including production line managers and operators.
- Manage and optimize production across 3 machines with capacities of 12 tons/hour 4 tons/hour and 8 tons/hour.
- Oversee the entire soap manufacturing process including oil refining stearine and oline production.
- Ensure that production targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety quality and efficiency.
- Supervise and mentor staff fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Analyze production processes and implement improvements to optimize performance and reduce waste.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure minimal downtime of machinery.
- Track inventory levels and ensure timely procurement of raw materials.
- Prepare and present reports on production performance and suggest areas for process improvement.
- Learn and understand all plant operations with the goal of stepping into the Plant Manager position.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field is required.
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Extensive experience in the soap industry particularly in both liquid and hard soap production.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with experience managing large teams (approximately 100 employees).
- Fluent in French (written and spoken) with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of production processes including oil refining stearine and oline.
- Familiarity with operating and optimizing machines with same capacities (12 tons/hour).
- Ability to implement production schedules and meet output goals while maintaining product quality.
- Strong problemsolving skills and a handson approach to operational challenges.
- Previous experience in managing or working in a West African production facility is a plus.
Bachelor s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required. Proven experience in a similar role. Extensive experience in the soap industry, particularly in both liquid and hard soap production. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing large teams (approximately 100 employees). Fluent in French (written and spoken) with excellent communication skills. Knowledge of production processes, including oil refining, stearine, and oline. Familiarity with operating and optimizing machines with same capacities (12 tons/hour). Ability to implement production schedules and meet output goals while maintaining product quality. Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to operational challenges. Previous experience in managing or working in a West African production facility, is a plus.