About the job
Matna Foods Limited is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our plant operations, ensuring the efficient, safe, and consistent production of high-quality cassava starch. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence across various departments, including Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Oversee all plant operations to guarantee efficient and safe production.
- Promote operational discipline across all departments.
- Optimize plant capacity through effective production planning and process control.
- Enhance yield performance, reduce waste, and eliminate rework through continuous improvements.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements throughout the factory.
- Manage maintenance planning and equipment reliability to minimize downtime.
- Align raw material intake, processing flow, and finished goods management with production efficiency.
- Establish structured operational reporting for enhanced performance visibility.
- Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams to synchronize production output with demand forecasts.
- Foster a culture of accountability and process discipline among plant leadership.
- Guide capital planning and equipment upgrades to boost operational efficiency and capacity.
- Provide insightful operational recommendations to the MD/CEO for strategic planning.

