Production Manager Job in Athi River Kenya

Be part of the transformation and join a leading manufacturing company

East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) is a leading cement manufacturer, situated in Athi River about 30km from Nairobi, and pioneered the manufacture of cement in East Africa in 1933. 

Having started as trading company importing cement, it has grown over the years and now produces about 1.3 million tons of cement per annum.

The cement manufactured by East African Portland Cement Company, is sold under the brand name Blue Triangle Cement and has been instrumental in the regions social-economic development as virtually all spheres of development have benefited from the use of Blue Triangle Cement.

The company has undergone turbulence in recent times and now intends to implement a restructuring program designed to transform its operations. 

As part of this program the Company is seeking to fill the following positions:

Production Manager

Ref: EAPCC/PM /01/07/2012

Reporting to the Head of Production Operations the Production Manager will be responsible  for Mobilizing resources to ensure cost effective production to meet the budgeted cement production quantity and quality.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Translate cement sales projections into material requirements and requisitions to the supply chain to ensure continuous production
• Monitor performance of the employees to ensure they attain planned production out  puts at optimal efficiency.
• Analyze performance reports of machines to minimize machine downtime and ensure consistency in work flow of product line.
• Monitor production quality to ensure conformance to established specifications.
• Prepare monitor and control production budget
• Prepare and submit production information and reports for decision making.
• Compile vital statistics for sharing with other heads of departments to foster team work.

We would like to discuss this position with interested but qualified candidates who satisfy the
following minimum qualifications;

• University Degree in engineering, chemistry, chemical process and any other equivalent
• Masters in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years relevant working experience in a busy production department preferably in cement manufacturing company 3 of which should be in senior management position.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Strong business acumen and a drive to excel.
• Good team player, networker, self motivated, creative, innovative and focused.

If you believe you fit any of the required profiles, please send your application with a CV containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration as well as copies of academic/professional certificates and full contact details of three (3) professional references to:

The Managing Director,
East African Portland Cement Company Ltd.
P.O Box 20 code 00204
Athi River

To be received not later than 24th July, 2012 at 12.00 pm.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.