Shift Supervisor Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Shift Supervisor

Essential Duties

• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques


• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process and setting processing variables


• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources


• Ensuring products quality is maintained and good are manufactured according to established policies and procedures


• Compiles and analyzes production data to ensure that the production process is run efficiently and cost effectively


• Coordinates with the sales team to ensure that needed components will be delivered to meet scheduled delivery dates


• Monitors inventory of products and raw materials to make sure raw materials are ordered on time to avoid shortages


• Allocates human and material resources according to the production plan


• Trains and monitors other production employees on proper use of equipment


• Participates as necessary in hiring temporary employees and related staff


• Assesses all phases of production operations to establish priorities and sequences for product completion


• Works on continuous improvement of production processes to reduce waste increase efficiency

Skills and Qualifications

• Preferably a degree in chemical engineering


• Previous experience is a supervisory role


• 3+ years in a manufacturing/production environment


• Working knowledge of plastic manufacturing is highly desirable


• Proficiency in verbal, written and telephone communication skills and PC based systems and software, including Microsoft Office is an added bonus


• Willingness to work outside regular business hours


• Experience in lean manufacturing desired

Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.

Also include your expected level of remuneration.

Please include that all applications should be sent to hr@ritepak.co.ke