A prominent Grenadian manufacturing enterprise has announced an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced Production Manager within its distillery operations. The organization seeks a dedicated professional ready to embrace the challenges of overseeing sophisticated bottling and blending processes while driving operational excellence.
The successful candidate will assume comprehensive responsibility for maximizing daily production output while maintaining stringent compliance with ISO 22000 food safety standards and quality control protocols. This leadership position demands meticulous attention to detail across all manufacturing phases, from raw material verification to finished product delivery.
Core operational duties include developing and implementing daily production schedules, optimizing workforce allocation, and minimizing equipment downtime through proactive maintenance strategies. The Production Manager will also spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing data analytics to enhance efficiency and productivity across all manufacturing segments.
Beyond technical oversight, the role encompasses significant personnel management responsibilities. The selected individual will mentor departmental staff, foster professional development, and maintain team morale while ensuring adherence to operational protocols. Budget management constitutes another critical component, requiring the formulation of both recurrent and capital expenditure proposals.
The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering, with postgraduate distilling qualifications considered particularly advantageous. Certification in ISO Management Systems and Food Safety Procedures is mandatory, complemented by minimum five years’ supervisory experience within distillery operations or comparable manufacturing environments.
Essential technical knowledge encompasses liquid filtration principles, packaging requirements, HACCP protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Behavioral competencies should include advanced communication skills, innovative problem-solving capabilities, and demonstrated proficiency in collaborative leadership across organizational hierarchies.
Interested professionals must submit comprehensive application packages including cover letter and CV in Word or PDF format, accompanied by three business references, to the designated email address with the specific subject line ‘Application: Production Manager’. The submission deadline remains January 12, 2025, though the organization reserves the right to modify this timeline.
J’S HR Consultancy, acting as recruitment agent, confirms the legitimacy of this advertisement and the esteemed reputation of the hiring organization within Grenada’s business community. Additional enterprise details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates during subsequent selection phases.