Company Profile

AGROPAL Farms Limited (AFAL) is an agribusiness seeking the transformation of agriculture through sustainable and commercial production of high valued crops particularly fruits for industrial processing. As a company, AFAL is focused on large production of high value crops through a mix of nucleus farms/estates and viable out grower schemes. The key value chain of interest for AFAL mangoes, pineapples, and papaya.

Job Description

• Reports to: Production Manager
• Department: Production
• Work Location: Akuse, Eastern Region

• Ensure compliance to quality policy, procedures, work instructions, documented quality and food safety systems, as well as compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure resources and inputs needed for work are readily available. 
• Ensure daily departmental targets are met and on time.
• Ensure raw material received for processing are in their right quality and quantity.
• Ensure raw fruits delivered are stored properly in their demarcated areas.
• Monitor stock utilizing first-in, first-out (FIFO) or last-in, first-out (LIFO) to prevent fruit spoilage. 
• Fulfil housekeeping and hygiene standards. 
• Ensure prompt start of daily work in each department.
• Train and coach workers and review their performance.
• Implement disciplinary procedure at work stations.
• Meet dried products specification.
• Initiate and coordinate inventory of finished goods warehouse.
• Report immediately any breakage, damage or malfunction of equipment to the Production Manager.
• Manage and maintain all production tools and equipment in the factory.
• Ensure effective cleaning of all production equipment, dryers and the factory premises.
• Ensure proper and prompt filing of records: maintain records organized and accessible for analysis and reference.
• Ensure correct traceability of products and records.
• Support process improvements throughout the production processes.
• Supervise production staff and their job results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines in the factory. 
• Contribute to the promotion of food safety and quality culture.

Required Skills or Experience

• An HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Processing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role within food processing, agriculture, or FMCG sectors. 
• Experience in dry fruits processing or similar industry is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the dry fruits processing steps including drying, sorting, packaging, and storage.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, food safety standards i.e., HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with production scheduling, team management, and inventory control.
• Familiarity with production equipment used in food processing and packaging.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).