Production Supervisor Job (30-35K)

Engineering Jobs. Brites Management Jobs. Looking for an engineering job in Kenya? Brites Management is recruiting a Production Supervisor position for a client. The salary for the role is Ksh 30,000 – 35,000 monthly. Proficiency in production planning, team supervision, and quality control is required.

Key Responsibilities

People management:

• Should lead by example, set clear expectations, and motivate their team to achieve production goals by providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively and effectively.
• They should communicate clearly with their team, listen to their concerns, provide feedback, and address any issues that may arise in a timely manner.
• Scheduling of all production team members (production workers and Machine Operators to minimize overtime and maximize output.
• They should foster a positive work environment, encourage collaboration, and
• recognize and reward team members for their contributions.
• Identifying employees training needs and communicating to Production Engineer fo planning purposes
• Training Production worker and Machine Operators on Kaizen and ISO best practices. (to maximize productivity).
• Tracking daily performance of Production workers /Machine Operators
• Handling disciplinary issues with the help of HR and Contractors Supervisor and reporting all personnel issues and following up for closure.

Production

• Plan shifts for the Production Workers and Machine Operators
• Make sure that all machines are running in the correct cycle time, correct standard weight and raw material have been picked from the stores.
• Plan production runs and Supervise mould changes by the Machine Operators
• Track daily productions of each machine by signing the production form
• Resolve all quality issues raised during production.

Working Area/Health and Safety

• Making sure that employees working area is always clean
• Machine and factory cleaning days have been observed.
• Liaise with the contractors supervisor to make sure that staff personal hygiene has been maintained
• Making sure to observe and follow all the communicated safety procedures before, during and after working.
• To ensure optimal machine downtime and maintenance of all machine tooling.
• Suggest new innovative ideas to help improve our process.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3years of experience in manufacturing
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
• Having worked in a plastic products manufacturing factory will be an added advantage

How to Apply

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.