Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Production Supervisor
 

Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
 

Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
 

Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
 

Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
 

Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.
 

Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
 

Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
 

Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
 

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
 

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Budget Expenses, Production Planning, Controls and Instrumentation, Strategic Planning,
• Good personality and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, including MS Office, Power point, etc
• Able to work longer hours when required
• Understand the concept of Lean Manufacturing 5’s and TQM and TPM
• Experience in Welding Inventory Control and ERP system will be advantage
• Strong in computer literacy
• Hardworking dynamic and enjoy challenges
• Proficiency on using engineering software

Qualifications Required

• Degree in engineering or 5 years work experience in a production engineering
• Excellent Knowledge of Production Planning
• Excellent Knowledge of Operational Planning

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 3th December 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted