Factory Manager Job in Kenya

Job

Title: Factory

Manager
 

Reference: FM   2016

Recruiter: Stratostaff

East Africa 

Location: Outside Thika

Town, Kenya

Offer: Neg.
  
Profile Introduction: Our

client, a leading manufacturer of concrete products that are sustainable and

environmental friendly seeks to recruit a Factory Manager.
 

Overall

purpose of the role is to: Oversee

the operations of the factory to ensure production targets are met and quality

standards for products are achieved using the most efficient and effective

utilization of company resources to enable maximum productivity.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 7
  
  years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a
  
  manufacturing facility or hands-on management experience on construction
  
  sites (at foreman level);


• Bachelor
  
  of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering/ Bachelor Degree in Operations/Industrial
  
  Management;


• Ability
  
  to balance production and maintenance needs;


• Demonstrated
  
  understanding of the principles and applications associated with
  
  manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering;



• Previous
  
  experience and broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of
  
  safety rules and policies;


• Past
  
  experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a
  
  basic understanding of financial and accounting practices;

• Achieving
  
  production and delivery targets;


• Provide
  
  leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility so as
  
  to ensure that production targets are met with minimal interruption;


• Optimize
  
  factory organization structure with relevant departments and teams to
  
  eliminate inefficiency due to disorganization;


• Establish
  
  and review production schedules to ensure production targets are met while
  
  operating at the highest efficiency possible;


• Coordinate
  
  the training of all manufacturing personnel and prepare appropriate work
  
  plans to ensure optimal resource allocation to achieve set targets;


• Monitor
  
  operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining
  
  product quality;


• Planning
  
  for raw materials and work preparation to ensure minimal waste;


• Diagnosis
  
  of any plant/machinery malfunction and preventive maintenance ensuring
  
  minimum downtime;


• Control
  
  of machine downtime, detailed downtime analysis and ensuring optimal
  
  production;


• Supervising
  
  Quality Control personnel to ensure testing of raw materials and finished
  
  products through coordination with both in-house and other relevant
  
  laboratories;


• Supervising
  
  the testing of the poles and ensure that they meet specifications: KS 1933
  
  and KPLC Technical Specifications;


• Ensuring
  
  safety procedures/operations  are in place;


• Stock
  
  Yard management including loading and offloading procedures to ensure
  
  minimal damages.

• Highly
  
  motivated, results oriented and self-driven


• Ability
  
  to work independently and within a team; ability to motivate team and
  
  individuals towards achieving set targets.


• Attention
  
  to details.


• Ability
  
  to prioritize work and properly manage time.


• Excellent
  
  planning and organizational skills.


• Able
  
  to work effectively and efficiently.


• Good
  
  interpersonal skills.


• Ability
  
  to meet production deadlines and set out targets.

Please

note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Stratostaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer