Director of Factory – FMCG / Food Manufacturing

• Career level: Executive(VP, Director)
• Skills: Manufacturing Cost Control, Good knowledge of manufacturing systems, ERP tools (SAP), and digital production platforms., Manufacturing Finance, Manufacturing Operations, factory management, Manufacturing Audit
• Experience: ['8-12 years']

Location: Sululta, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Reports To: Assistant General Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Factory to lead and oversee factory operations within an FMCG / food manufacturing environment.

The role requires a hands-on operational leader capable of driving production efficiency, managing teams, strengthening operational systems, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth factory operations, continuous improvement, safe product production, and achievement of operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory operations and ensure smooth and efficient production activities.
• Monitor workflows, production planning, and staff schedules to maximize productivity.
• Strengthen production planning, monitoring, and control systems.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop factory teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Collaborate with senior management in developing and implementing operational strategies.
• Establish and monitor operational targets and performance indicators.
• Prepare regular reports covering operational performance and key factory metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, challenges, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Resolve operational issues promptly and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and operational standards.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure production and supply of safe products throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, statutory, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Prevent cross-contamination and control food safety hazards.
• Establish and maintain food defense and food fraud mitigation measures.
• Develop and strengthen a strong food safety culture across the organization.
• Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve the Food Safety Management System.
• Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve the ISO 22000-based Food Safety Management System.
• Support ERP implementation and effective use of systems within operations.
• Ensure preparedness and appropriate response to emergencies and operational incidents.
• Drive continuous improvement in factory performance, efficiency, quality, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in factory or manufacturing management.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, edible products, or a related manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, operational management, and manufacturing processes.
• Practical knowledge of food safety management systems, preferably ISO 22000.
• Strong experience in team leadership and workforce management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing management systems.
• Strong understanding of quality, food safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on factory leader with strong FMCG/food manufacturing exposure, capable of managing people, production systems, food safety requirements, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV for consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in factory or manufacturing management.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, edible products, or a related manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, operational management, and manufacturing processes.
• Practical knowledge of food safety management systems, preferably ISO 22000.
• Strong experience in team leadership and workforce management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing management systems.
• Strong understanding of quality, food safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on factory leader with strong FMCG/food manufacturing exposure, capable of managing people, production systems, food safety requirements, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV for consideration.