FACTORY MANAGER
A successful manufacturer covering the East African Region, seeks to fill the position of Factory
Manager.
Roles duties and expertise required are as below:
Main Purpose of Job
Manage the operational aspects of the factory comprising multiple production processes and
ancillary operations to ensure that customer delivery and quality expectations are adequately
met and wherever possible exceeded through the maximization and continuous improvement of
systems, labour, machinery and efficient utilization of materials.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead a multifunctional team comprising of production, quality, safety, maintenance and
logistics ensuring that roles and responsibilities are understood and managed in relation to
the operation and Greif's core activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Greif s mission and values.
• Communicate the goals and objectives of the organization effectively.
• Establish consistency in the application of operating standards and awareness/compliance
with safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Ensure OSH Act compliance for the facility with particular emphasis on the use of PPE by
all employees and that appropriate guarding and safety mechanisms are in place and
working through the promotion of good safety practices and habits.
• Continuously improve the operation's performance through the application of lean
manufacturing concepts, techniques and processes as outlined in the Greif Business System.
• Develop group skills in Operational Excellence through effective training and coaching.
• Coordinate, guide and review daily, weekly and monthly plant production, maintenance
and administrative activities.
• Ensure positive employee relations through employee performance reviews and develop/
monitor personal development plan for direct reports.
• Provide input for strategic business and project goals as well as capital expenditure
planning.
• Control expenditure in adherence to the operational budget and in line with activity
• Facilitate and coordinate activities with other departments and functions.
• Support communication/negotiations with suppliers, contractors, customers and
stakeholders to ensure alignment to the plant objectives.
• Other duties/projects as may be assigned.
Education
Appropriate tertiary qualification
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar role in a lean manufacturing
environment.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Factories Act.
If you meet the above please send a letter outlining your capability as well as a detailed CV to
the address below, not later than 21st December, 2011:
Email: vacancies@tmskenya.com
A successful manufacturer covering the East African Region, seeks to fill the position of Factory
Manager.
Roles duties and expertise required are as below:
Main Purpose of Job
Manage the operational aspects of the factory comprising multiple production processes and
ancillary operations to ensure that customer delivery and quality expectations are adequately
met and wherever possible exceeded through the maximization and continuous improvement of
systems, labour, machinery and efficient utilization of materials.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead a multifunctional team comprising of production, quality, safety, maintenance and
logistics ensuring that roles and responsibilities are understood and managed in relation to
the operation and Greif's core activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Greif s mission and values.
• Communicate the goals and objectives of the organization effectively.
• Establish consistency in the application of operating standards and awareness/compliance
with safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Ensure OSH Act compliance for the facility with particular emphasis on the use of PPE by
all employees and that appropriate guarding and safety mechanisms are in place and
working through the promotion of good safety practices and habits.
• Continuously improve the operation's performance through the application of lean
manufacturing concepts, techniques and processes as outlined in the Greif Business System.
• Develop group skills in Operational Excellence through effective training and coaching.
• Coordinate, guide and review daily, weekly and monthly plant production, maintenance
and administrative activities.
• Ensure positive employee relations through employee performance reviews and develop/
monitor personal development plan for direct reports.
• Provide input for strategic business and project goals as well as capital expenditure
planning.
• Control expenditure in adherence to the operational budget and in line with activity
• Facilitate and coordinate activities with other departments and functions.
• Support communication/negotiations with suppliers, contractors, customers and
stakeholders to ensure alignment to the plant objectives.
• Other duties/projects as may be assigned.
Education
Appropriate tertiary qualification
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar role in a lean manufacturing
environment.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Factories Act.
If you meet the above please send a letter outlining your capability as well as a detailed CV to
the address below, not later than 21st December, 2011:
Email: vacancies@tmskenya.com