Job
Title: Factory
Manager
Reference: FM 2016
Recruiter: Stratostaff East Africa
Recruiter: Stratostaff East Africa
Location: Outside Thika Town, Kenya
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Category: Experienced
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;
Job Specification
- 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.
Competencies
- 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.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 7th April 2016.
Please
note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Stratostaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer
