Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a driven and experienced Production Manager to lead our fertilizer manufacturing operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production across multiple sites. If you're passionate about operational excellence and people development, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in production management, preferably in fertilizer or chemical manufacturing. Strong leadership, planning, and analytical skills. Proven experience in contractor and multi-site management. Solid understanding of procurement, stock control, and compliance frameworks

Duties

Production & Planning

Lead production planning and raw material forecasting. Monitor usage variance and ensure consistent product quality. Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and output.

Procurement & Maintenance

Manage procurement of packaging materials and coordinate repairs and maintenance. Ensure cost-effective sourcing and equipment reliability.

Contractor & Site Management

Oversee contractor performance and compliance. Supervise smaller satellite sites to ensure alignment with central operations.

Stock & Expense Management

Maintain optimal stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Manage operational expenses and contribute to cost control initiatives.

People Leadership

Lead and develop production teams, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. Ensure effective workforce planning, training, and performance management.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure full compliance with safety, legal, and environmental regulations. Promote a zero-harm culture and uphold all company safety standards.

Job Competencies

General

Cultures and Values

Be Safe

- We prioritize safety in everything we do, ensuring a secure environment for our people and communities.

Respect and Grow

- We treat each other with respect and invest in the growth of our people and partners.

Achieve Excellence Together

- We collaborate, innovate, and strive for excellence as a team. *

Do the Right Thing

- We act with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to doing what's right - always.