Our
client in the manufacturing industry, specifically for a mattress factory in
Uganda is seeking to recruit a Production Manager.
The overall role of the Production Manager will be to ensure timely and consistent production of quality and innovative foam products.
- Designing,
reviewing and continuously improving foam products to match and exceed
market demand by:
- Carrying
out research on innovative methods of production and modern production machinery;
- Analysing
customer feedback reports and recommending appropriate measures;
- Continuously
developing production cost control measures to ensure the foam products
remain competitive by:
- Analysing
formulation of the product to ensure that it is cost effective;
- Putting
in place mechanisms to control waste;
- Designing
production plans to ensuring effective use of raw materials;
- Ensuring
an effective foaming process in compliance with Uganda National Bureau
Standards (UNBS) guidelines by:
- Developing
guidelines for foaming preparations for the various foam products;
- Sampling
of final product to ensure conformity to product specification;
- Ensuring
quality consistence of foam products in accordance with market demand by:
- Continuously
training and developing staff in formulation of raw materials in
accordance to plan or set production time;
- Regularly
testing the product internally;
- Carrying
out spot checks on production staff to ensure compliance to work schedule
and compliance to the international standards;
- Ensuring
regular repair and maintenance of all production machinery;
- Ensure
availability of adequate financial resources for the department by:
- Preparing
timely annual budgets for the production department;
- Reviewing
periodic reports on production performance;
- Analysing
annual production budget performance;
- Developing
and continuously reviewing health and safety policies and procedures in
compliance with UNBS;
- Developing
and continuously reviewing quality control policies and procedures in
accordance to UNBS;
- Developing
and regularly review the repair and maintenance handbook to ensure
reduction of machine downtime; and
- Regularly
coaching, mentoring and appraising subordinates to ensure a skilled and
competent production team.
The successful candidate should have the following
qualifications:
- Bachelor
of Science degree in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry;
- Minimum
five (5) years professional experience with atleast two (2) years
experience at a senior managerial level;
- Should
have a certificate in quality control;
- Possess
computer knowledge .i.e. MS Word, Excel and Power Point;
- Knowledge
in polyurethane chemistry will be an added advantage;
- Possess
strong leadership skills;
- Possess
good communication skills;
- Possess
good team building skills;
- Possess
good planning and organisation skills;
- Should
be results oriented;
- Possess
good interpersonal skills; and
- Should be self-motivated.
Qualified candidates, please apply for the position by sending
your application to recruitment@dpckenya.com.
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted