Plant Manager at Dawa Limited

Key responsibilities in the role would involve, but not limited to:

• Leading and managing implementation of operations strategy
• Coordinating of daily plant activities with other company stakeholders
• Support and foster Operational Excellence across all functions including continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
• Develop and execute Production, Maintenance and Operational Excellence plans
• Ensuring product compliance with quality standards and specifications, upholding the correct current Good Manufacturing Practices in all sections
• Following up and monitoring the maintenance activities considering production machines, facilities, and utilities.
• Preparing and managing the production & maintenance budgets
• Managing productivity through monitoring the availability and utilization of production machines, raw materials, and manpower
• Familiarization and achievements to all processes, tools and technologies related to Production, Maintenance and Operational Excellence
• Developing, training, motivating, and evaluating departmental staff

Criteria

• Minimum Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
• +10 Years previous proven experience of leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site is mandated
• Exposure and hands-on different roles at different manufacturing disciplines (e. g. Production, Quality, Maintenance, Operational Excellence) is a definite plus
• Proficient knowledge of production controls
• Proficient computer skills
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal in English. Ability to communicate in Swahili is a plus.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills