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HCS Affiliates Group
Production Manager at HCS Affiliates Group
KenyaFull Time
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Our client is the leading tea blending, packaging, and distribution company, boasting a proud legacy of over 47 years in Kenyan and international markets. Known for its innovation, KETEPA also offers customized branding and contract packaging, with a diverse and premium portfolio of over 50 products, their offerings include; black tea, flavored tea, green tea, purple tea, white tea, orthodox tea, herbal infusions and refreshing bottled water. In alignment with their continued growth and strategic success, they are seeking to recruit highly competent, dynamic, and outstanding individuals to fill the following position:
Production Manager
Purpose of the Job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Managerial Roles and Responsibilities
Production Planning & Management
Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer orders and market demand (OOS Management)
Coordinate and work closely with Procurement, Quality Control and Maintenance Teams to ensure smooth operations
Monitor and adjust Production Plans to address any disruptions or equipment breakdown
Contract Packing Management
Plan, Coordinate and Oversee contract packing projects for External Clients, ensuring timelines, specifications and quality requirements are met
Liaise with Purchasing and Finance Teams to align contract packing capacity with commitments
Monitor profitability and resource utilisation for contract packing operations
Provide performance reports for contract packing assignments, including efficiency, quality, traceability and profitability metrics
Summarize loose tea requirements for procurement to raise Local purchasing Orders (LPOs).
Maintain the Quality Assurance Systems improving and implementing new systems/ guidelines.
Implement ISO Managements systems and other relevant standards
Participate, in liaison with NDP team other relevant departments in product development.
Operational Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure efficient sourcing and utilization of raw materials and factors of production (optimal utilization of plant capacity).
Create, implement and ensure occupational health and safety standards are met/observed at all times.
Ensure monthly and annual stock taking and reconciliation of raw material (Loose tea and packaging material)
Lead, Train and Mentor Production Supervisors, Machine Operators and other staff
Conduct Performance Appraisals, identifying training needs and build staff capability
Promote teamwork, motivation and discipline in the Production floor
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports for management review
Manage leave schedules to avoid disruptions of production
Analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement areas.
Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor within the scope of the position.
Key Result Areas:
The accountability areas are as follows;
Proper monthly/annual stock takingProduction volume vs target achievement
Product quality compliance rateReporting and documentation
People managementWaste managementProduction cost per unit
Contract packing turnaround time and customer satisfaction
Implementation of ISO standards of Occupational Health and Safety
Effective budgetary planning
Knowledge and Skills Required
The job holder must possess:
Bachelor’s degree in Science in Food Science or related field.
Eight (8) years of experience.
Three (3) of which in Fast Moving Consumer Goods.
Good knowledge of ISO 9001 & 22000 Management System
Experience in contract
Packing manufacturing is an added advantage
Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems and maintenance coordination
Excellent Leadership and Communication skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated analytical and Information Technology skills