Production Manager

Job Description : PRODUCTION MANAGER KENYA CONFECTIONERY The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production and maintenance processes, ensuring operational efficiency, quality compliance, cost optimization, and resource utilization. This role includes production planning, process improvement, workforce management, safety compliance, and cross functional coordination to achieve organizational goals while maintaining budgetary discipline. Key Responsibilities: 1. Production & Operations Management: Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet market demand while opmizing resource utilization and minimizing idle me. Machine Utilization & Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal use of equipment, manpower, and materials to minimize waste and maximize productivity. Workflow Opmization: Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production processes, implementing corrective measures to maintain a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement: Adopt lean principles such as Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to improve overall efficiency and reduce waste. 2. Maintenance & Equipment Efficiency: Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Establish a maintenance schedule to prevent unexpected breakdowns, while also ensuring quick turnaround for corrective repairs. Downtime Monitoring & Reduction Strategies: Track machine downme, analyse root causes, and implement measures such as predictive maintenance, and spare part readiness to minimize disruptions. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet industry and government quality standards such as FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and FSSAI. Collaboration with QA Team: Work with the Quality Assurance team to conduct routine checks, address deviations, and implement corrective actions. Internal Audits: Conduct weekly audits with department heads to ensure adherence to quality, hygiene, and compliance protocols. 4. Inventory & Supply Chain Management Raw Material & Finished Goods Management: Ensure sufficient inventory levels to meet production needs while avoiding overstocking or shortages. Procurement Coordina on: Work with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, spare parts, and packaging materials. 5. Workforce & People Management Training & Skill Development: Conduct training programs on process improvements, safety protocols, and industry best practices to enhance workforce capabilities. Shop Floor Discipline & SOP Adherence: Ensure that all employees follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain workplace discipline. Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Set clear performance metrics, conduct regular evalua ons, and implement necessary corrective measures. 6. Cost Control & Process Optimization Production Cost Monitoring: Track key cost drivers and take proac ve steps to opmize resource utilization and reduce waste. Waste Reduction & Yield Improvement: Implement best practices in material handling and processing to reduce scrap and improve yield. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive Lean methodologies like 5S, Kaizen, Total Produc ve Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Six Sigma to enhance overall operational efficiency. 7. Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance (EHS) Safety & Hygiene Protocols: Enforce workplace safety measures such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage, fire safety protocols, and emergency response procedures. Audit & Compliance Checks: Conduct periodic safety audits and hygiene inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory and industry safety standards.

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