Production Manager Needed at Tropical Heat in Kenya August 2014
Deepa Industries (Tropical Heat)
Position: Production Manager
Purpose of the Position:
- To produce products on Time, In Full and Error Free, consistent with intended Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale expectations.
- Continuous Improvement
- Asset care and Improvement
Direct Supervision: The position supervises the Assistant Production manager directly and the Production leadership team indirectly.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating and execution of the production objectives and schedules to ensure that production, pull planning and customer requirement targets are achieved.
- Continuous improvement using manufacturing excellence systems – Kaizen, TPM, ISO 22000:2005 etc.
- Develop and cascade the manufacturing KPIs and monitor the same on the Balanced Score Card.
- Formulate and execute a sustainable production strategy, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety (OSH) and Morale.
- Deletion of Muda, Mura and Muri in the production process while improving the productivity ratio.
- Develop and control the direct labour, direct materials and overheads budget
- Process and People capability development while creating effective work environments
- Manage third party contracts for manufacturing and the manufacturing service delivery.
- Optimization, care and improvement of the asset base while delivering an On Time, In Full and Error free operation.
- Measurement and the resultant correction or corrective action activities.
- Any other leadership assignment relevant to the fabric of Tropical heat.
Key Results Areas
- Waste reduction.
- Nil stock outs from poor production planning and scheduling
- OEE, Measurement and Productivity improvement.
- Develop capacity of the production team towards a flexible operation.
- Improve communication and accountability within the supply chain.
- Continuous improvement through operational excellence.
Position Specification
- The Education, training, and experience required for the position include the following:
- A bachelors degree in Engineering or in Science. MBA is an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar capacity in a related industry
- Must be familiar with best practice in manufacturing.
- Training and knowledge in HACCP / ISO 22000 / GMP / Kaizen would be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume indicating your current salary and expected salary to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke before close of business 10th August 2014.