Production Manager at R4Kenya

Our client is a global company that creates and sells brands, produces brand assets and protects brand equities in five continents.They seek a very competent Production manager to join their Africa team in Kenya.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates day-to-day print shop operations on strict deadlines.
• Improves set up procedures leading to cost improvement.
• Improves quality and consistency of all print.
• Manages labor utilization.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities including performance reviews of staff.
• Supports the development of related policies and procedures.
• Supports company sponsored events.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• 6+ years progressive print production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect). Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.