Factory Manager at Kitui County

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Factory Manager will be responsible for:

1. preparation of periodic textile and apparel production plans;
2. Ensuring that apparel production lines are properly balanced for target output;
3. Coordinating with the Quality manager to ensure production of high-quality products;
4. Ensuring that materials are organized at each stage of processing;
5. Ensuring that all machinery is equipped with protective devices;
6. Providing thorough and accurate costing of all orders to ensure gross margins are maintained;
7. Preparing and submitting for payment contract invoices;
8. Processing all purchase orders;
9. Maintaining and managing the inventories on trims and fabrics to support order flow;
10. Providing periodic sales forecast and managing production schedules; 
11. Ensuring continuous training of machine operators and helpers;
12. Supervision of staff;

For appointment to this position, a person should:

1. Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Clothing Technology/Fashion design or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Have at least ten (10) years’ relevant professional work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a Senior position in the Apparel Sector;
3. Have good knowledge of the production process, excellent organizational and planning skills; and
4. Have Creative approach to problem solving and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
5. Possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.