Production Manager – Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

The Production Manager will lead the manufacturing operations in Nairobi, ensuring that production strategies align with the company’s overall objectives. This role is responsible for driving efficiency, quality, safety and cost‑effectiveness across the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement production strategies that meet price, quality and delivery targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the production area while creating improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives using lean principles and a balanced‑scorecard approach.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities to keep the plant safe, compliant and operational.
• Provide early design‑for‑assembly input for new model introductions and support project teams.
• Ensure adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop a high‑performing team, managing performance reviews, attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Prepare annual production budgets, forecasts and capital‑expenditure proposals and monitor their execution.
• Report production KPIs regularly to senior management and contribute to new business initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading production or manufacturing operations in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, cost‑productivity programs and continuous‑improvement culture.
• Ability to manage budgets, capital projects and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, leadership and people‑development skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.

Required skills