Production Manager
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4-5years
1500000 - 1500000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Oversee and supervise the daily manufacturing process of trailers ensuring production goals timelines and quality standards are met
- Continuously analyze production processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency reduce costs and improve overall productivity.
- Work closely with the quality assurance team to develop and maintain strict quality control procedures ensuring the trailers meet safety design and regulatory standards.
- Ensure the proper functioning of manufacturing equipment and machinery with respective technicians coordinating regular maintenance and repairs to prevent downtime.
- Identify and resolve any technical or productionrelated issues ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Collaborate with the team leaders to allocate resources set production schedules and monitor progress to ensure the timely delivery of trailers.
- Promote and enforce safety protocols within the production environment ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and factoryspecific safety guidelines.
- Monitor material consumption labor and machine usage to maintain cost efficiency without sacrificing product quality.
- Ensure stocking of parts and consumables for process flow to be maintained.
- Work with design procurement and maintenance teams to resolve issues improve production processes and implement new technologies.
- Maintain accurate production records generate performance reports and provide updates to management on production metrics efficiency and any areas requiring attention.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field. A Master s degree can be advantageous.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering supervisory roles preferably within the automotive or trailer manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in CAD software for design and modelling (e.g. AutoCAD SolidWorks CATIA).
- Understanding of basic buying and sourcing within the market.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including welding machining and assembly techniques.
- Strong leadership and analytical skills to assess complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Strong project management skills including planning executing and monitoring engineering projects.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with industry trends.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages. Chinese language would be an added advantage.
Employment Type
Full Time
