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.