Summary
Date Posted: 20th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the Organization
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging its global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for its customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Today we help to feed and clothe some 500 million people, originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tons of commodities annually. We are seeking to recruit an all rounded individual for the position of Asset Manager - Coffee to be based in Kampala Uganda.

Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement business process initiatives aimed at optimizing Asset operations in accordance with overall business objectives.
• Effectively monitor flow of goods and implementation of First-In First-Out (FIFO) method in the use of raw materials and milling of coffee.
• Partner with the purchasing department with regards to incoming deliveries of raw materials and coffee supplies.
• Design production schedules and overseeing the coffee production process Ensure timely execution of the production schedule within budget.
• Manage safety, maintenance, quality and sanitation programs for all manufacturing lines.
• Identify, analyze and resolve issues affecting performance to ensure goals are realized
• Ensure OHSA, environmental regulatory and corporate standards compliance.
• Participate in the annual plant budget and strategic long-term planning.
• Establish and maintain an effective channel of communicating performance expectations and goals in the asset.
• Monitoring the coffee production and export processes and adjusting schedules/Management Reporting
• Timely execution of coffee processing instructions, reporting and intake into inventory management systems.
• Initiate and implement special projects and give timely update to all the stakeholders.
• Develop and lead the continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure the plant and equipment is implemented and maintained in accordance with Engineering standards, local and statutory legislation, ISO systems and LDC SHE standards.

Skills and Competencies
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions Results/metrics orientated, able to analyze and solve problems in a decisive manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competent in workplace Safety and Health.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change
• Excellent interpersonal and emmtunication skills,verbal and written

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Education, Professional qualification and work experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in Food/beverage manufacturing and related technical systems
• Proven Leadership in a production environment
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in IT skills including MS office as a must.
• Excellent planning and organization skills..

Job Experience Requirements: 10+ years of experience

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Job application procedure
If you believe your qualifications, experience and competencies match with the job specification described, please apply Via Louis
Dreyfus website http://www.ldc.com on or before 29 May 2019.

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