Production Manager

Job Role: Production Manager
Industry: Manufacturing
Nature of Job: Part‑time
Salary: KES 200,000 – 300,000 per month
Job Location: Along Mombasa Road

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations within a manufacturing setup along Mombasa Road. The role involves managing the production team, optimizing processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial and budget‑related decisions to drive efficiency and quality.

Your Role

• Lead and reorganize the production department to improve output, reduce overtime, and maintain quality standards.

• Use SAP and process‑improvement tools to ensure smooth, data‑driven manufacturing operations.

Main Responsibilities

People Management

• Manage scheduling of production staff to minimize overtime and maximize output.

• Set departmental objectives and KPIs and regularly review performance of direct reports.

• Train machine attendants, setters, and supervisors on optimal settings, ISO best practices, and Kaizen methods.

• Coach and develop a high‑performing team that consistently meets targets.

• Reorganize the Production Department as needed to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary overtime.

Production Management

• Maintain all production records on SAP and ensure accuracy.

• Monitor production efficiency and tooling utilization, making improvements where necessary.

• Implement Kaizen and process‑improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational excellence.

• Liaise with the Maintenance Department to minimize machine downtime and ensure proper tooling care.

• Stay updated on developments in plastic technology and recommend new technologies and techniques.

Financial & Budget Control

• Participate in management team meetings to recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare the annual factory wages budget and forecasts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Track monthly energy consumption and recommend energy‑efficiency programs.

• Manage project budgets from identification to completion.

• Recommend machinery replacements based on energy efficiency and operational ROI.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering with a focus on Manufacturing.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in management and 5 years in a technical role.

• Experience working in a plastics manufacturing factory and knowledge of polymers and optimum processing conditions (added advantage).

• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.

• Experience in change management, manufacturing, and industrial systems and processes.

What You’ll Receive

• Monthly salary between KES 200,000 and 300,000, depending on experience and performance.

• Part‑time but impactful role in a manufacturing environment with clear responsibility for people, process, and project budgets.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this leadership role, send your CV to the company’s recruitment email (as per your instructions), with the subject line “Production Manager – Mombasa Road”.