Manufacturing Manager

Join Baladna El Djazaier – Building the Future of Agriculture & Dairy in Algeria

At Baladna El Djazaier, we are committed to driving Algeria’s agro-industrial transformation. Our flagship venture in Adrar spans 117,000 hectares, representing an investment of USD 3.5 billion, and aims to establish a herd of up to 270,000 dairy cows, producing 1.7 billion litres of milk annually.

This integrated project encompasses forage and crop production, cattle breeding, milk-powder manufacturing, and logistic operations—placing us at the heart of Algeria’s food-security mission.

We are looking for motivated, talented individuals who want to grow their careers in a dynamic environment and contribute to a national project of excellence. Join us and be part of shaping the future of agriculture and dairy in Algeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily factory operations to meet production schedules, product quality, and yield targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to Food Safety, Quality, and HSE standards.
• Supervise and support production supervisors, technicians, and operators to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), LIP (Loss in Production), and other key performance metrics.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimization).
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Planning, and Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Control manpower allocation, overtime, and shift planning to optimize efficiency and cost.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, CCPs, and other critical process controls.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation following deviations or incidents.
• Support the Head of Manufacturing in achieving budgetary and operational goals for the site.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, resource utilization, and process deviations.
• Foster a safety-first culture by conducting regular toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Identify training needs and coach subordinates to enhance skills and performance.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Quality Assurance, Engineering/Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, HR, Finance
• External:** Equipment suppliers, contractors, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Science, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in dairy or FMCG manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience in implementing ISO/HACCP systems and continuous improvement projects.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & People Development

• Production Planning & Control

• Quality and Food Safety Orientation

• Cost Management

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Analytical Thinking

• Teamwork & Communication

• Initiative and Accountability

• Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs. target

• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

• Product yield and quality compliance

• Safety performance (LTI / near-miss rate)

• Waste reduction and efficiency improvements

• Cost control (labor, material, utilities)

• Employee engagement and training completion