Production Manager-Paper Packaging at Corporate Staffing

Our client is a leading paper packaging manufacturer in Kenya and the East Africa region. They seek to hire a Production Manager to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate Machine resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime
• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product quality.
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and that quality standards and targets are met.
• Take all necessary actions to manage production costs and improve profitability·
• Responsible for OTIF (On time in full production).
• Maintain production control records and provide information to sales representatives, customer service and management with regard to delivery dates, schedules and operational challenges.
• Schedule, plan and conduct Production Meetings
• Initiate disciplinary measures as per company disciplinary policy and make recommendations to HR Manager for further action where need be.
• Coordinate and manage all inventory supplied from warehouse to production to ensure minimum waste and spoilage.
• Liaising and organizing with engineering department the repair and routine maintenance of production
• equipment’s.
• Analyze production reports and advise the CEO accordingly.
• Oversee workforce of 250+ employees on the shop floor.
• Participate in shop floor staff recruitment, trainings and coaching.
• Enforcement of OSHA Regulations and recommendations
• Develop, Implement, Monitor and Evaluate KPI’s and measurement for shop floor team.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 15years of experience as a Production Manager
• 10years Experience in similar role in manufacturing preferably in Paper Converting Company or printing & packaging.
• Proven experience as a production manager with deep knowledge of production management.
• Proven track record of having successfully trained employees in productivity and safety
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Ability to coach and mentor and motivate shop floor employees
• Aged between 37 & 45yrs.

NB: Male candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Must have experience with paper packaging.