Roles and responsibilities
Head of Manufacturing - Oman
Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize efficiency,
minimize waste, and meet production targets across all units.
Standardize processes and best practices to ensure uniformity in quality and
compliance across facilities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives like lean manufacturing, Six Sigma,
and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Establish and oversee a comprehensive maintenance strategy, combining
preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal
equipment reliability and uptime.
Implement a centralized maintenance management system (e.g., CMMS) for
tracking and analyzing maintenance activities.
Monitor key maintenance metrics such as Mean Time Between Failures
(MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to optimize equipment
performance.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of critical spare parts
while controlling maintenance inventory costs.
Build and lead a high-performing production and maintenance team,
fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.
Provide training and cross-skilling for both production and maintenance
teams to ensure versatility and preparedness.
Align departmental goals with broader organizational objectives and market
demands.
Ensure all facilities adhere to regulatory and food safety standards such as
ISO, HACCP, and local regulations.
Maintain rigorous quality control systems to deliver consistent product quality
and compliance.
Ensure maintenance activities align with safety and statutory requirements,
including fire safety, electrical safety, and environmental regulations.
Manage operational and maintenance budgets, focusing on cost control,
resource allocation, and overall productivity.
Analyze KPIs for both production and maintenance to identify inefficiencies
and implement corrective actions.
Optimize procurement, inventory management, and maintenance schedules
to reduce costs and improve margins.
Develop and execute sustainability initiatives, focusing on waste reduction,
energy efficiency, and water management.
Support product and process innovation by collaborating with R&D and
marketing.
Implement robust risk management practices, including contingency planning
for equipment failures, supply chain disruptions, or production delays.
Ensure facilities are prepared for emergencies, minimizing downtime and
maintaining operational continuity.
EOI - Lead Quality Engineer
Objectives
Manages or supports the application of quality principles, systems and
measures and the quality
management system across a program or project. Focused on improving
delivery efficiency customer
satisfaction and reducing potential risks and rework whilst complying with
Quality policy, standard and
delivering agreed objectives.
Ensures compliance with the Wood Business Management System and
compliance through a structured
assurance program.
Supporting measures that ensure predictable delivery and continuous
improvement using performance data to make factually based decisions.
Engaging and presenting program/project leaders with information and data
to enable preventive interventions.
This position has a broad scope and typically applies across a single
program/project where they may have
responsibility for a small quality team or in support of a deployed Quality
manager on a larger/complex
Program/project.
This will be referred to as “Organization” within the context of this Role
profile.
Responsibilities
Supporting the management of all aspects of Quality across the breadth of
their respective
organization and the services we provide.
Identification and regular engagement with key stakeholders to promote
quality management and
gathering feedback on performance.
Support the effective planning and allocation of resources (including people
and budgets) enabling
delivery of agreed objectives and deliverables
Implementing the Wood Business Management System (BMS) across their
organization ensuring that
its application is effective and that compliance with the system is routinely
monitored, assessed and
improved as necessary. Facilitate external BMS certification as appropriate.
Ensuring consistent and effective implementation of Quality supporting
systems across their
organization (e.g., NCR, Progressive learning and Customer satisfaction
systems).
Supporting tenders and proposal activities for their organization
Planning and execution of risk-based assurance plans including the escalation
of significant findings
to program/project leaders.
Monitoring and analysis of delivery performance data, regularly reporting
themes and trends to
senior leaders and undertaking intervention as required
Gathering and acting upon customer feedback ensuring action is taken to
maintain and improve
customer satisfaction
Maintain, Create and implement company quality standards as ISO 9001,
14001, 45001 & 50001.
Accomplishes quality assurance objectives by monitoring, reviewing, and
enforcing policies and procedures.
Trains and motivates employees to ensure that quality standards are met.
Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing to
information analysis.
Meets financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing annual
budgets, and scheduling expenditures.
Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses and
monitoring procedures.
Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality
attributes.
Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company,
system, and compliance audits.
Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting and analyzing the
data.
Knowledge of new sustainability requirements related to quality assurance.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Development and Management of Quality Standards
Establish Standards: Develop and update quality and acceptance standards
for fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, ensuring
compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Implementation: Ensure the consistent application of quality standards across
all fresh produce categories.
2. Quality Control and Inspection
Conduct Inspections: Perform quality inspections for fresh fruits, vegetables,
meats, and packaged goods according to established standards.
Issue Resolution: Identify issues with products and promptly communicate
with procurement to facilitate corrective actions.
3. Quality Improvement Initiatives
Complaint Analysis: Analyze customer complaints and collaborate with
relevant departments to resolve issues.
Data Analysis: Analyze return data to identify trends and implement quality
improvement measures.
Supply Chain Collaboration: Work with upstream and downstream partners to
implement core improvements in the supply chain.
4. Communication and Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with
procurement, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure continuous
quality improvement.
Supplier Relations: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure they understand and
meet quality expectations.
5. Process Auditing
End-to-End Auditing: Conduct comprehensive audits of processes including
receiving, storage, processing, shipping, and distribution to ensure
compliance with operational standards.
Safety and 5S Management: Implement safety protocols and 5S management
practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
6. Project Implementation
Project Support: Assist headquarters in the implementation of projects such
as storage-picking separation and packaging improvements to enhance
operational efficiency.
7. Team Training and Development
Professional Guidance: Provide professional guidance and training to quality
control team members.
Standard Training: Conduct training sessions for warehouse staff to ensure
they adhere to quality standards and procedures.
8. Personnel Management
Scheduling and Task Assignment: Manage daily schedules, task assignments,
and performance evaluations for the quality control team.
Performance Assessment: Implement a performance assessment system to
motivate and improve team performance.
Job Highlights:
1. Impactful Role
Quality Assurance: Play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of
fresh produce, directly impacting customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives that drive continuous quality
improvements, contributing to the overall success and growth of the
company.
2. Leadership Opportunities
Team Leadership: Manage and develop a dedicated quality control team,
fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Strategic Influence: Work closely with senior management to influence
quality strategies and decisions across the organization.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with various departments, including
procurement, logistics, and suppliers, to ensure seamless quality control
processes.
Networking: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in
the supply chain.
4. Professional Development
Skill Enhancement: Opportunities for professional growth and skill
development through training and exposure to the latest quality
management practices.
Industry Recognition: Gain recognition as a quality expert in the fresh
produce industry, enhancing career prospects.
5. Innovative Environment
Technological Integration: Utilize advanced quality management systems and
tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in quality control processes.
Innovation Encouragement: Work in an environment that encourages
innovation and the adoption of new technologies to improve quality
standards.
6. Dynamic Work Setting
Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work setting
that challenges and enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Diverse Product Range: Engage with a wide variety of fresh produce, offering
diverse experiences and learning opportunities.