Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive production efficiency:

• To ensure on time and in full production of customer orders in line with daily, weekly and monthly targets
• To ensure efficient utilization of manpower
• To ensure proper methods are used during production processes to control losses in terms of material wastage due to non-prime generated, rework, spillage in order to control costs.
• Ensure a continuous supply of raw material and other consumable including safety items for the proper running of production processes.

Team Management

• Review production staff as per set company targets from time to time
• To manage performance and discipline of staff in the department
• Optimize human resource talent and potential
• To liaise with HR to develop training needs for his team
• To mentor and coach staff

Implementation of continuous improvement systems.

• To provide leadership in the implementation of Kaizen system
• To ensure compliance to all statutory requirements including ISO
• To prepare regular technical reports around production & maintenance.
• To prepare and implement SOPs for all areas under his/her control
• To implement ‘Product Care’ to avoid product damages during handling and storage.
• To identify suitable contractors and suppliers as and when necessary and supervise them to ensure timely delivery of quality services.

Preparation and implementation of the Production Budget

• Responsible for formulating the budget for production and ensuring compliance.
• To advise the management on any equipment upgrade/retrofit/addition and provide necessary Capex/Opex estimates.
• Ensure that fixed and variable costs are monitored, reviewed and controlled as per the budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure that WIP & FG inventory is strictly controlled and any rework materials are processed in good time.
• Ensure zero variance in stocks.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

The candidate should have a legal work authorization status to work in Tanzania

Qualifications required: 

• Minimum academic qualification:  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering /Production Engineering
• Professional registration: Registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):  7 to 10 years in similar Manufacturing Indust.
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): Min 4 to 5 years managing a team
• Industry:  Manufacturing Industry- preferably in Steel Sector

Language requirements:

• English
• Kiswahili

Computer literacy:

• Microsoft Office packages
• ERP/SAP systems