Production Manager

Job Description : PRODUCTION MANAGER KENYA Reports to : General Manager /CEO / Managing Director Interfaces With Internal: All Dept heads, All Employees External: Suppliers, Environment Agencies, Health authorities Education Experience · Graduate in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering. · 12-15 years of experience in managing production maintenance activities in FMCG company in snacks and confectionery. · Knowledge in managing the multi-head weigher, soft and hard extruded snacks, and potato crips. · East African Countries experience preferable. · Knowledge of NPD · Experience in managing technical teams. · Proficient in English. · Knowledge of ISO QMS, FSMS, EMS, OHSAS · Computer literate and well versed with MS Office. · Any combination of experience and/or education to perform the job allotted. Knowledge, Skills Abilities · Excellent leadership skills. · Outstanding communication and presentation skills. · Supervise the work of subordinates, motivate and coach them. · A good team player. · High level of interpersonal skills and integrity. · Awareness of the inputs, activities and outputs related to the job. · Ability to keep self-updated on the technological and technical developments in the area of work. · Creative, forward thinker, always on the lookout for improvements. · Capacity for troubleshooting in the process and quality control areas. · Optimum use of human resources and materials, avoiding waste. · Ability to plan, prioritize, organize the allotted jobs. · Ability to cope with time pressure and stress. · Ability to assess projects resource requirements. · Ability to manage production efficiencies. Duties And Responsibilities · Oversee the entire production process and plan preventive and scheduled maintenance with the production team. · Plan Production in order to meet the requirements for business set by the management through continual communication with the Sales team. · Material planning including alerting the Procurement Department on ordering, efficient use of materials and accurate inventory management. · Plan, Coordinate, Oversee and Control Maintenance activities in the designated departments and taking corrective actions. · Communicating with machine/spares suppliers. · Coordinates work performed by outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants. · Manage the Plant and production team in an optimum way such that the set objectives are met. · To be aware of existing processes and management Information systems. · Provide logistical support to Procurement and Finished Goods depot in the physical movement of stocks. · Diagnose breakdowns and manage engineering spares inventory. · Deal with any emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs. · Work with specialized equipment, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), which control machinery on factory assembly lines. · Ensure there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns. · Ensure that production is carried out in an effective and efficient manner as per the established procedures. · Monitor and if need be, adjust production plans with consultation of the Sales Procurement managers. · Monitor product standards and implementing quality control programs. · Ensure proper use of machinery and equipment in co-operation with the maintenance and engineering team. · Ensure that health and safety guidelines are set and implemented. · To always be on the lookout for continual improvement in production and quality, and take proactive measures under advice to the management. · Identify training needs. · Implement company policies and goals. · Identify objectives to support and complement the business objectives and policies of the company. · Strictly follow guidelines given, prior to making any changes to the existing process. · Timely updating of quality plans/process sheets. · Ensure that there is a relevant, complete and timely MIS. · Ensure that all the available tools are applied to the maximum including but not limited to QMS, FSMS, CP, GMP, OHSAS, EMS. · Actively participate in Management Systems Development, Establishment, Implementation, Evaluation and Improvement in the company. · Quality Management Systems · Food Safety Management Systems · Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems · Environment Management System · To help identify and implement more efficient processes and procedures within the team. · Communication, Teamwork · Communicates in an open way · with Colleagues Subordinates · with Superiors · Conducting timely working party/team meetings · Effective Team participation · Effective contribution to the team · Cooperates well with colleagues · within the department · with other parts of the company · Aware of the designated job at any point in time, what action to take in case of problems and emergencies. · To be open-minded and frankly seek directions in case of any doubt from Superiors. · To perform related works as required by Superiors

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