Production Manager at Grow Blanks

About the job

Our production as well as product development is expanding to a point where we need a manager to help streamline & supervise our operations. We are looking for an eco-minded person with a good work ethic, organized, and strong leadership capabilities to ensure production remains at a high standard for export and manufacture systems are efficient. This person must be prepared to move to the location of the factory near Voi Town for the job and work both in the field and factory environment. This person must be a Kenyan citizen and be fluent in Kiswahili.

Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                      

1. Supervise quality control in the factory.
2. Manage harvesting of raw material, this involves logistics & supervision of operations.
3. Manage teams and coordinate daily operations.
4. Conduct stock takes of all equipment & manufacture supplies (i.e. poles, glue, glass, resin) in the factory on a quarterly basis; produce a full report on status.
5. Request supplies ahead of time to ensure smooth manufacture.
6.  Analyze business operations, design faster more efficient methods of production to propose to Director.
7.  Monthly order, stock take & status report.
8.  Ensure the factory and store are tidy and orderly.
9. Supervise harvest processes & monitor stocks with a supervisor.
10. Ensure staff are working according to correct safety protocols.
11. Report on staff performance & challenges.
12. Perform Safety Protocol training monthly for regular staff, and weekly for new staff.
13. Ensure team is meeting production targets.
14. File staff absences and leave to the admin office.
15. Deal with problems if they arise and report them to the Director.

Required Skills                                                                                   

1. A degree in Production Management or related topic, or minimum 3 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry at a managerial level. If you do not have the required experience, we want to know how you think you can contribute and what skills you will be bringing to the company.
2. Strong leadership skills.
3. Honest and innovative as a manager.
4. Professional communication skills.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Kenya’s employment laws and HR policies.
6. Ability to recognize people’s strengths and build internally within the team, reporting to the Director on all aspects of management strategies.
7. Punctual, organized, and a good problem solver.
8. Clean and current driving license.
9. Computer literacy; must know how to use excel and word. Additional apps and software experience is useful.

Desirable Skills                                                                                              

1. Understanding of the mechanical workings of machines.
2. Positive & fair, while retaining leadership.
3. Basic knowledge on tools and machines used for carpentry.
4. Experience in carpentry techniques & processes.
5. Someone who enjoys the outdoors and doesn’t mind hot climates.
6. Off-road driving skills and experience.
7. Quick to learn and not afraid to ask questions.
8. Experience using a GPS, and mapping software for orientation.