Factory Manager Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Mar 12, 2016

Job Title: Factory Manager
 

Department: Administration
 

Reporting To: Director

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the bakery.


• Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring trends and areas of improvement.


• Review established production schedules for to insure established inventory levels are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible.


• Coordinate the hiring and training of all bakery personnel.


• Monitor bakery operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.


• Work closely with the safety committee to ensure all staff are aware of safety policies to maintain a safe workplace.


• Develop and execute the bakery manufacturing budgets.


• Analyze workforce requirements.


• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity.


• Communicate with research and development as well as product management personnel to develop new product strategies.


• Monitor production equipment to make ensure that it stays in good working condition.


• Prepare operational reports within the deadline.


• Ensure security efficiency of security system of bakery equipment and personnel. 


• Managing bakery inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to company standards.


• Follow the company sales and production planning standards and ensure that the bakery achieves the standards of performance as outlined in the work plan.


• Plan and order according to work plan and standards to maximize sales and gross profit.


• Ensure all new department associates receive proper training and supervision and ensure correct ordering, receiving, offloading, and storage of bakery products.


• Prepare monthly & weekly reports within the set deadlines.


• Organise, conduct and supervise employee’s annual performance appraisals.


• Regular staff trainings to ensure adherence to quality and maintenance of expected standards.


• Effectively liaises with Management to maintain a harmonious working relationship.


• Staff welfare – in liason with health and safety committee, ensure staff safety while at work by adhering to health & safety standards.


• Prepare monthly and annual reports ie. Sales, human resource, as and when required.


• Ensure timely renewal of staff contractual documents within the organisational & Labour Laws guidelines.


• Effectively maintain an amicable working environment by managing disputes within the laid down procedures i.e. disciplinary procedures.


• Ensures proper administration and updating of staff attendance records – ensure all staff clock in/out as per the Duty Roster.


• Maintain & timely updating of staff records, management of leave/vacations days, sick offs etc.


• Ensuring staff registration and timely remittance of NHIF, NSSF and other statutory requirements for casual, seasonal and permanent staff.


• Ensure all staff are in proper uniforms, shoes, and maintain proper hygiene standards required in a bakery.


• Performs other tasks as may be required from time to time.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.


• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering.


• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.


• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.


• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.


• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.


• Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.


• A degree or Higher diploma in food science


• At least a diploma in any management course


• Computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Office


• 5 years working experience  in a similar position

Qualified candidates willing to work in Mombasa only should send their application letters and CV’s including names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact to careersmombasa@gmail.com. 

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.