ENGINEERING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (NAMIBIA)

Are you open to new professional projects? Are you looking to join a large multinational company with a presence in more than 16 countries within the seafood sector? If you answered yes, this is of interest to you.

Nueva Pescanova Group of Companies with its subsidiary NovaNam (Pty) Ltd invites suitable qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy of Continuous Improvement Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost.

• Design and implement continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.

• Actively participate in optimizing the use of raw materials and energy resources.

• Collaborate in the planning and validation of cost-saving initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Measure and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and waste.

• Train operational and technical staff in continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ensure all improvements comply with food safety standards and regulations (e.g. IFS).

• Create materials like templates, boards, and activities to share improvement projects and new processes.

• Prepare reports to update the Plant Manager on project status.

• Implement the continuous improvement strategy defined by HQ and/or any guidelines that support process improvement.

Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field.

• Previous experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in the food industry.

• Practical knowledge of Lean tools, Six Sigma, 5S, and project management.

• Awareness of quality and food safety requirements.

• Advanced English level.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership and team management · Planning and organization · Results-oriented mindset · Effective communication · Initiative and proactiveness · Teamwork and collaboration · Problem-solving skills

All the candidates who are interested are encouraged to apply here.