The hiring company is expanding its range of manufactured products and is seeking a Production Officer (referred to as Production Clerk in the title) to take the reins of the growing production operation. This is a key management and leadership role which will oversee all critical production functions and advance them to the next level. The ideal candidate will be expected to master manufacturing and quality control processes, manage resources efficiently, and reliably deliver quality products. This role requires close collaboration with various teams to ensure timely delivery to customers.
Salary Budget
Ksh 40,000
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver products to the logistics and distribution team on time
- Monitor production and adjust schedules to ensure clients’ needs are met.
- Liaise with other departments (e.g., distribution and logistics, management, administration).
- Set production targets and ensure they are met.
- Ensure efficient management of raw material inventory and determine optimum stock and reorder levels.
- Identify the resources needed in production and advise management.
2. Manage the production team
- Draw the work schedule for the production team.
- Evaluate the performance of production staff.
- Assist in the hiring and training of production staff.
- Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.
- Ensure enforcement of all organizational SOP’s as relates to production is done.
- Make sure all personnel on the floor are trained.
- Together with maintenance, ensure all the equipment on the floor is serviced regularly and is in working condition.
- Ensure goods are produced efficiently at an optimum cost, striving towards continuous improvement.
3. Quality assurance
- Implement quality-control programs.
- Monitor product standards at various levels of production and at the point of release.
- Troubleshoot on any quality issues that arise.
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and machines.
- Conduct regular quality training for the production team.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills, including the ability to develop operational tools in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver on assigned tasks with independence and little supervision.
- Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to relate well with direct reports, customers, and colleagues.
- Technical background (process, procurement, mechanical or production engineering or any business related course) with 3-5 years experience.
- Candidates with at least 2 years management experience managing a team of at least 10 preferable.
- Strong professional references demonstrating professional accomplishment and trustworthiness.
- Eagerness to join a young, quickly-growing organization and team.
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and lean manufacturing policies and procedures.
