JOB TITLE |
OPERATIONS MANAGER (MANUFACTURING COMPANY) |
NATURE OF JOB |
FULL TIME |
INDUSTRY |
MANUFACTURING – BUILDING MATERIALS |
SALARY |
KSHS.200,000 |
JOB LOCATION |
MLOLONGO |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Strategy & Execution
- Develop, implement, and monitor operational strategies that align with company objectives and support growth targets.
- Drive operational excellence by ensuring optimal use of resources, reduction of waste, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Translate sales forecasts into actionable production and logistics plans to ensure timely order fulfillment.
Manufacturing & Production Oversight
- Manage daily production activities, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing using Six Sigma, Kaizen, or DMAIC methodologies.
- Monitor machine utilization, capacity planning, and preventative maintenance schedules.
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Oversee inventory management, procurement, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Optimize supply chain processes to reduce lead times and improve cost-efficiency.
- Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to ensure raw material availability and delivery timelines.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, including production supervisors, quality assurance, and logistics personnel.
- Foster a performance-oriented culture through clear KPIs, coaching, and capacity building.
- Ensure compliance with labor, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Technology & Systems
- Leverage ERP and CRM systems for operational planning, tracking, and performance monitoring.
- Use data analytics tools to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve reporting and cost tracking systems.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure adherence to ISO standards, internal policies, and industry regulations.
- Oversee the implementation of robust quality control systems and compliance frameworks.
- Drive initiatives to meet customer satisfaction, audit requirements, and operational certifications.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5–8 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing or logistics environment
- Prior experience in a sales-driven operations role within a manufacturing company is highly preferred
- Strong proficiency in ERP and CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo)
- Excellent analytical and project management skills with hands-on experience in data analytics and performance monitoring
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities with a strategic mindset
- Certification in Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, or Lean Management is required; Lean Management will be an added advantage
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.