Vacancy: Factory Manager

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee the overall development, performance and maintenance of the factory’s activities to obtain maximum efficiency, production, quality, service and profitability for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing strategies to streamline factory operations


• Overall responsibility for installation and maintenance of all machinery and equipment in the factory


• Collaborating with other stakeholders to establish and execute quality processes


• Responsible for the training, development and control of production and maintenance staff


• Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues


• Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers


• Ensuring 100% of production targets and developing production plan that ensures optimum utilization of the plant


• Handling and accounting for all raw materials used for production


• Ensuring and implementing an effective quality control systems and procedures


• Ensuring that discipline, safety rules and regulations are adhered to on the factory floor, etc.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have seven (7) to ten (10) years working experience with, at least, four (5) years in a managerial role


• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized tertiary Institution


• Certificate in Industrial Management will be an added advantage

Other Competencies

• Knowledge in Production and Inventory Management as well as Quality Control


• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a factory setting


• Sound knowledge of industry-specific equipment


• Proficient in Microsoft office applications


• Demonstrate awareness of occupational hazards and effective implementation of safety precautions


• Sound experience of lean manufacturing principles and up-to-date knowledge of current manufacturing technologies


• The ability to multi-task


• Outstanding time management skills


• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills


• Effective communication skills