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Production Manager (Stationery items)

MSVL Group via Fuzu
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Type
Full Time
Deadline
30 Oct 2026
7 days left
Job Description
  • Plan and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
  • Coordinate manpower, shifts, raw materials, machines, and production requirements
  • Ensure customer orders are completed on time and as per specifications
  • Monitor machine availability, utilization, downtime, and production efficiency
  • Establish and maintain standardized work procedures for production cells
  • Review daily production and OEE reports
  • Monitor input vs. output, production variances, wastage, rejects, and rework
  • Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
  • Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and cost
  • Ensure achievement of production targets and schedules
  • Ensure skilled manpower is deployed effectively across production areas
  • Optimize manpower utilization and productivity
  • Identify skills gaps and coordinate training with HR
  • Conduct performance reviews and implement skills improvement plans
  • Manage and motivate production supervisors and operators
  • Ensure finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications
  • Work closely with QC to reduce rejects, rework, and customer complaints
  • Conduct Pareto analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring issues
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste while maintaining product quality
  • Drive Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Visual Management initiatives
  • Improve production processes, workflow, and workplace organization
  • Lead waste-reduction and cost-saving initiatives
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the production team
  • Conduct daily production reviews with QC, supervisors, and relevant teams
  • Monitor and report OEE, production output, costs, material usage, downtime, and variances
  • Prepare regular production and performance reports
  • Report breakdowns, accidents, machine downtime, and under-performance
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and operational standards
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Printing Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or related field
  • MBA/Master's degree is an added advantage
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Production Management in Stationery items
  • Experience managing production teams and shifts
  • Strong knowledge of production planning, quality control, machine utilization, and cost management
  • Strong leadership and team management
  • Excellent production planning and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of OEE, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
  • Strong understanding of production KPIs and cost control
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and drive team performance
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Posted07 Oct 2026
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