Manufacturing Director

Job Description : DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS KENYA FOR CEMENT PLANT • Provide leadership and manage all aspects of manufacturing operations listed • Ensure manpower requirements are in place to meet the production schedule on time, and within quality and cost objectives • Ensure material receipts are performed properly, and within a timely manner. • Manage a warehouse team, including storage, cycle counts, kitting, and inventory transactions. • Oversee Production Planning to ensure maximum utilization while meeting a dynamic production schedule. • Meet progressively improving quality goals for products and customer satisfaction • Contribute to process definition and development with supporting teams and help resolve issues. • Develop and maintain ISO procedures for Manufacturing/warehouse and drive the maintenance of ISO certification • Manage and forecast a cost center budget in line with company requirements • Learns about Company’s business and tools as appropriate. Shows up to work on time and attends work as scheduled. • All other duties as assigned by manager. BS degree desired, or 25 years related experience required. • Requires in depth knowledge about the company’s strategies, policies, LEAN, products and services. • Experience with an ERP, shop floor control, and PLM system • Ability to follow all applicable Business Management System (BMS) processes Management Competencies: • 5+ years Supervisory/Management experience • A knowledge of Manufacturing Quality Standards • Effective communicator, highly organized • Strong leadership skills, Ability to motivate others • Support Teamwork, Create a team environment Core Competencies: (Other core requirements including communication, presentation, language, math, and reasoning skills) • Ability to read, write and speak English. • Ability to compose reports and correspondence. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and electronic office tools. • Knowledge of basic addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of numbers is required. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Know and follow established company core values. • Some extended hours are required during end of quarter periods Magement or a similar role, typically 5+ years, especially in the Manufacturing industry. Relevant certifications like Certified Operations Manager (COM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) can be advantageous. Strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards. Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. The role of an Operations Director is comprehensive and demands a blend of strategic vision and practical operational abilities. The ideal candidate will not only understand the big picture in the Manufacturing industry but also attend to the minutiae that ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

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