Production Team Leader

Avipro Rwanda Ltd

Known until 2011 as Food and Allied Industries Ltd, Avipro Co. Ltd is the first company of the Eclosia Group and a pioneer in the poultry sector in Mauritius. Its main activities are breeding and production, grouped under the Farming and Processing entities respectively.

Breeding takes place in secure and automated farms, under optimal conditions – healthy and balanced diet and biosecurity measures – for the well-being of the poultry. Before being transferred to Processing, where they will go through the production chain (slaughter, plucking, evisceration, cooling, selection, cutting, packaging and cold storage), the poultry are caught by chick catchers – a job that requires the address to avoid harming the animals. The chick catchers are at work from dawn so that the chickens arrive at the factory at the scheduled time.

Throughout the production chain, rigorous quality controls are carried out. The company ensures full traceability of the finished products up to the batches of chickens on the farms as well as all the inputs, thanks to its laboratory, where microbiological, serological and veterinary analyzes are carried out in order to guarantee the harmlessness of the products.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Production Team Leader
Department: Processing Plant
Service: Production
Reporting Line:Immediate Supervisor (N+1): Martin OMOLO – Operations Manager Processing

Functional Relationships

All Processing services
Livestock and Logistics Departments

External Relationships

Internal Audit
Clients
Suppliers
Consultants
Quality Auditors

Acting Arrangement

In the event of absence, the position will be taken over by.

ROLE PURPOSE

To manage production units to meet productivity and yield requirements while adapting to evolving regulatory and commercial requirements. The role ensures quality standards, operational efficiency, staff supervision, and compliance with animal welfare, health, and safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Leader

Develop production schedules and obtain validation from the Operations Manager Processing.
Monitor and control overall production activities and internal production flows.
Lead and optimize production performance.
Plan production flows considering supply availability, production sequencing, and work-in-progress stock management.
Apply productivity and yield targets defined by management.
Monitor sales indicators and implement or recommend production optimization actions.
Develop and execute technical training plans for production staff.
Deliver training modules to production personnel.
Validate production records (Poultry / PEV).
Develop production management tools and production reports.
Prepare technical production sheets (processes, recipes, etc.).
Ensure strict compliance with quality procedures, HACCP manuals, and standard operating procedures.

New Product Development

Participate in the study and development of new products.
Implement industrial trials for new products or recipes.
Propose the necessary equipment and resources required for new manufacturing products.

Technical Optimization & Production Resources

Anticipate and implement adjustments or modifications to production tools to meet quality and production requirements.
Optimize industrial installations to comply with hygiene, quality, and safety standards, while respecting product specifications and employee safety.
Stay up to date with regulatory requirements and propose appropriate compliance measures.

Human Resource Management

Forecast staffing needs based on production volumes in coordination with the Operations Manager Processing.
Supervise and lead supervisors, foremen, operators, and production workers.
Participate in recruitment of production staff.
Address staff requests and operational challenges and escalate them to management when necessary.
Communicate staff aspirations regarding internal mobility, career development, training, and professional growth.
Ensure motivation, engagement, and team cohesion.
Resolve workplace conflicts.
Conduct performance evaluations for production staff.

Quality Management

Participate in the development and revision of production procedures in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
Review and improve procedures to ensure proper handling of group and customer complaints.

Budget Management

Provide input for the preparation of production, operating, and investment budgets.
Prepare and manage the overall production unit budget, including manpower, materials, equipment, and time requirements.
Monitor and comply with approved production and operating budgets.
Propose corrective actions in case of budget variances.

Maintenance

Plan and schedule production stoppages for repairs, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and facilities.
Validate maintenance and cleaning programs.
Identify opportunities for improvement and modernization, including automation and digitalization of production tools.
Implement operating procedures for new production equipment.

Logistics

Ensure proper storage of finished products.
Coordinate customer deliveries.
Ensure accurate stock movement records for finished goods.

Occupational Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with workplace condition standards.
Enforce production-related safety regulations.
Promote and ensure adherence to animal welfare standards, acting as an advocate for animal welfare and compliance with the Five Animal Freedoms.

Reporting

Establish and monitor production KPIs, including productivity, absenteeism, yield, optimization, waste, production blockages, and machine downtime.
Analyze performance indicators, explain results, and implement corrective solutions where required.

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