1. Operations & Production Management Production Oversight: Plan, direct, and execute daily manufacturing operations for chili powder (dry processing/milling) and chili paste (wet processing/cooking/packaging) lines to meet volume and delivery targets. Process Optimization: Optimize yield and output while minimizing raw material wastage, rework, and operational downtime. Maintenance & Facilities: Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for milling, grinding, mixing, pasteurization, and packaging machinery. 2. Food Safety, Quality Control & Compliance Quality Assurance: Partner with QC/QA to maintain strict quality, moisture, color, particle size, and viscosity standards for all raw chilies and finished products. Hygiene & Safety: Enforce strict food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, ISO) and ensure compliance with workplace health and environmental regulations, with specific attention to dust control and allergen/airborne capsaicin management. 3. Supply Chain & Cost Management Material Management: Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure a consistent pipeline of raw materials (dry/fresh chilies, oils, spices, packaging materials) and minimize stockouts or inventory degradation. Budget & Cost Control: Manage plant operational budgets, monitor utility and labor costs, and implement process improvements to boost efficiency. 4. Leadership & Workforce Management Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor department heads, supervisors, and factory floor staff to foster a high-performance and safety-first culture. Resource Allocation: Manage shift scheduling, manpower allocation, and labor relations to ensure smooth multi-line operations. Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports for senior executive management.
Core Purpose To lead the finance and accounting function for a medium-sized manufacturing factory, including: Structuring the finance department Developing and implementing SOPs and internal controls Managing a team of senior and junior accountants Delivering accurate monthly P&L, financial statements, and management reports Supporting strategic decision-making through cost analysis and budgeting Key Responsibilities 1. Finance Department Setup & System Development Design and implement a complete finance and accounting system suitable for a medium-scale food factory (multiple production lines, batch costing, inventory layers). Write, document, and enforce SOPs for: Procurement and payment cycle Raw material receiving and inventory management Production costing and waste reporting Sales and receivables Fixed assets and depreciation Cash and bank management Establish internal controls to prevent errors, fraud, and leakage. 2. Team Management & Leadership Directly manage: Senior Accountant (GL, reporting, tax) Junior Accountant (AP, AR, data entry) Assign responsibilities, review work, conduct performance appraisals. Provide on-the-job training and career development for team members. Ensure smooth month-end closing within 5–7 working days. 3. Production Costing & Manufacturing Finance Calculate standard cost per unit (per kg / per pack ). Track actual vs. standard cost variance (raw material usage, labor, overhead). Monitor yield, wastage, and spoilage per batch and per production shift. Work with production manager to validate bill of materials (BOM) and routing. Prepare monthly cost of goods sold (COGS) statement accurately. 4. Monthly Financial Reporting (Accurate & Timely) Prepare and present to management: Profit & Loss Statement Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement (direct or indirect method) Variance analysis report (actual vs. budget) Prepare monthly management report with key financial KPIs (gross margin, operating margin, inventory turnover, etc.). Ensure all intercompany transactions (if any) and provisions are properly recorded. 5. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support Lead the annual budgeting process (sales, production, operating expenses, CAPEX). Prepare quarterly rolling forecasts. 6. Taxation & Compliance Ensure full compliance with: Myanmar Income Tax Commercial Tax Maintain proper documentation for tax audits. 7. Inventory & Asset Management Oversee monthly physical inventory count (raw materials, WIP, finished goods). Reconcile book vs. physical inventory and investigate discrepancies. Maintain fixed asset register (machinery, vehicles, equipment) and calculate depreciation. 8. Orientation Period – 3 Months in Myittha Factory Be based at the Myittha factory for the first 3 months. Learn production processes, cost drivers, and operational challenges. Assess current accounting practices and implement initial improvements. 9. Continued Work from Yangon or Mandalay (After 3 Months) Relocate to Yangon or Mandalay after orientation. Oversee accounting remotely using accounting software. Visit Myittha factory at least once or twice per month (scheduled and adjusted). Maintain strong communication with factory management.