Job Title: Feed Mill Production Manager
Location: Zinga, Bagamoyo District, Tanzania
Industry: Agribusiness
The Feed Mill Production Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all production, raw material handling, and finished goods operations within a modern poultry feed manufacturing facility operating on a 24/7 basis. The role ensures optimal production efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, cost control, inventory accuracy, and compliance with health, safety, and food quality standards while driving continuous improvement across all feed mill operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily feed production activities to ensure achievement of production targets and customer requirements.
- Manage continuous 24/7 production operations, ensuring effective shift planning, staffing, and smooth shift handovers.
- Supervise all feed manufacturing processes, including raw material receiving, batching, mixing, conditioning, pelleting, cooling, crumbling, packing, and dispatch.
- Monitor production performance indicators such as output, yield, downtime, efficiency, and cost per ton, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure efficient offloading, storage, and utilization of raw materials while maintaining proper inventory controls and FIFO principles.
- Oversee finished goods handling, storage, loading, and dispatch activities to ensure timely customer deliveries and inventory accuracy.
- Monitor critical production parameters and quality standards to ensure consistent production of high-quality poultry feed products.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance teams to maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, TBS requirements, food safety standards, and customer specifications.
- Lead and enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance across all production and material handling activities.
- Manage, mentor, and develop production supervisors, operators, technicians, and support staff to maximize performance and productivity.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with engineering and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Prepare and manage weekly production plans, raw material requirements, inventory forecasts, and operational schedules.
- Investigate production variances, inventory discrepancies, equipment failures, and quality concerns, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports covering production performance, inventory status, quality metrics, costs, and safety performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, process optimization, cost control, and operational excellence.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Production Management will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in feed milling, food manufacturing, or large-scale industrial production environments.
- At least 4 years of management experience within a 24/7 manufacturing or production operation.
- Proven experience in poultry feed production, including mash and pelleted feed manufacturing, is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing raw material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, and finished goods logistics.
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of feed milling operations and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management abilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Sound understanding of production KPIs, including OEE, yield, downtime, throughput, and cost control.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, and quality assurance standards.
- Strong planning, organizational, and inventory management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to operational excellence.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Feed Mill Production Manager
Deadline: 20th June 2026
Note:
- CV must be labelled with the applicant's name.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.hsd-melt.com