Production Manager
Work mode: On-site · Location: Nairobi, Kenya · Schedule: Full Time · Salary: KSh 500,000/month.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Production Manager to oversee production operations, ensuring efficient processes, high-quality output, timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with health and safety standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities, managing production teams, monitoring performance, optimizing resources, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate and oversee daily production activities.
- Manage and supervise production staff and allocate duties effectively.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved.
- Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Control production costs and minimize waste.
- Ensure proper maintenance and availability of production equipment.
- Implement and maintain health, safety and environmental standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement and other departments.
- Prepare production reports and provide management with performance updates.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant industry regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Production Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant production or manufacturing experience.
- Proven experience managing production teams.
- Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of quality control and production processes.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
Profile Summary:
A results-driven Production Manager with strong experience in managing production operations, teams, quality, costs and delivery targets, with a focus on efficiency, continuous improvement and operational excellence.