Production Supervisor Job in Kenya


Production Supervisor

Job Code: Ps/Tp/100205
Number Of Positions Open: 1    
Reports To: Production Manager
Location: Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania    
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our client has over forty years’ experience in the printing industry.  Their passion is to improvise and extend their creativity in new directions.  They are a one stop shop for all their clients printing needs.

Job Objective:
   
Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring work flow.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize and direct work efforts of staff responsible for production of printing projects;
  • Direct use of current data processing tools to monitor and revise production plans;
  • Establishes long-range production plans for plant; confer with staff members responsible for producing projects to meet established production schedules;
  • Implement training programs for staff members to ensure understanding of equipment and latest production techniques;
  • Directs staff support responsible for answering inquiries; monitor availability of job materials and take corrective action as required;
  • Maintain schedule information and prepare reports;
  • Help in any way necessary in order to meet established production schedules.
Experience:
  • 5-7 years’ experience in a publishing or print industry with at least two years previous supervisory  experience
Skills and Certification:
  • Diploma in Print Production
  • Knowledge of the print production process
  • Strong attention to detail and operational workflow dynamics to effectively track and analyze the status within the procurement process
  • Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment
  • Excellent communication and negotiating skills
  • Commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve problems creatively
  • Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives
  • Ability to build relationships and work across a multi-product line organization
  • Strong analytics and computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on:  Production Supervisor