Job Description & Requirements

Production Manager (Soap Manufacturing)
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Department: Manufacturing & Operations

Main Mission:
Steer all soap manufacturing and packaging operations.
Ensure production schedules are met while strictly adhering to deadlines, cost targets, quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements, while coordinating day and night shift teams.

Key Responsibilities
1. Raw Material & Solution Management:
Supervise the tank farm, storage safety, and precise preparation of caustic soda, brine, silicates, and mineral fillers.
 

2. Saponification & Packaging:
Monitor saponification parameters, ensure batch traceability, and oversee packaging lines (cutting, stamping, wrapping, and OEE efficiency).
 

3. Team Management:
Lead, motivate, and organize 2-shift day/night teams (team leaders, operators, and technicians) to guarantee 24/6 operational continuity.
 

4. Tracking & Compliance:
Develop performance indicators, manage inventories, enforce quality specifications, and ensure HSE compliance.

Role Requirements & Qualifications:
1. Industry Experience:
Mandatory previous experience working in a soap manufacturing factory.
 

2. Technical Expertise:
In-depth knowledge of saponification chemical processes, process automation, HSE regulations, and production management systems (Lean Manufacturing, ERP).
 

3. Soft Skills:
Strong leadership, real-time problem-solving abilities, composure under pressure, and excellent organizational skills.
 

4. Language Requirement:

Fluency in French is mandatory (both written and spoken).

Candidates from Arab countries & India are welcome to apply. Relocation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is required.