Ginnery Production Manager at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Reporting to the Executive Board of the Ginnery, The Factory Manager shall be responsible for all aspects of a cotton Ginnery operations.  Deliver business growth through mobilizing cotton produce and effectively manage operations to achieve out-turn targets while meeting internal and regulatory compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this position includes but shall not be limited to:

• Create efficient and sustainable systems and procedures to enhance the productivity of both the human and ginning machinery resources.
• Ensure consistency in operational and output quality.
• Make informative daily reporting tools that capture all cost elements.
• Regularly and thoroughly analyze the data in the daily reporting tools to identify patterns/deviations and take initiatives for adequate control measures.
• Create and submit comprehensive reports on process/team performance and progress.
• Consistently meet production targets without jeopardizing product quality.
• Maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment.
• Facilitate cordial relationships amongst team members and other internal/external stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure general compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for machines.
• Ensure general maintenance of the ginning facility. 
• Coordinate production and purchase of raw materials. 
• Ensure high-capacity utilization of the facility.

Minimum Qualification & Attributes

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in cotton production.
• English Language Fluency.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry requirements and regulations.
• Managerial and leadership skills.
• Ethical and Hard working.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent reasoning and decision-making skills, analytical, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel etc.)