Production and Logistics Coordinator

at Natural Extracts Industries Ltd
Location Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted November 23, 2020
Category Logistics
Management
Production / Manufacturing
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Job Summary

NEI is currently looking for a Production and Logistics Coordinator, within the Production Team

  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 2 years

Job Description/Requirements

  • Ensuring that resources and materials are in place to fulfil daily production plans.
  • Ensure smooth order to delivery process, this includes but not limited to obtaining the needed exports papers like phytosanitary certificates, certificate of origin, radiation certificate, insurance etc.
  • Maintain good relationship with couriers ie. DHL, TAHA Fresh and SUVACOR
  • Liaising and coordinating production with other departments/customer logistics
  • Researching, evaluating and verifying prospective suppliers as per company FSSC requirements
  • Perform monthly stock count and produce a report
  • Ensure the factory operates at quality standards (e.g., TFDA, TBS, ISO, FSSC, KOSHER, BRC, HACCP, etc.) and follows correct Food Safety Management Standards (FSMS) as defined in the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS), as may be defined and agreed by the QA team and/or management team, and making and implementing recommendations for improvements of the same.
  • Overseeing quality control throughout the production process while following, without exception, all health & safety rules and quality control measures as per the Company's QMS, including all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Furthering the company mission: to become a leading African manufacturer of premium natural flavour products for the home baking, commercial kitchen and specialty foods markets, while providing sustainable, increased income for smallholder farmers;
  • Adhering to and instituting the company values of Professionalism, Ambition and Teamwork;
  • Any other duties as may be required from time to time by your peers, the management team or the Directors.

 

Qualifications & Essential Skills;

  • At least a diploma in Operations or Procurement and Logistics.
  • Related experience of at least 2 years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Working knowledge of Google packages and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Attention to details
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Detail oriented and organized.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate proficient in Swahili and English
  • Ability to work independently.