Production Supervisor

About the role

A global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions, represented by Summit Recruitment & Search, is hiring a Production Supervisor in Nairobi. The supervisor manages and oversees all reporting staff, ensuring adherence to operational, health and safety and quality standards, and provides functional leadership to slitting operators, material handlers, operations clerks and assistant operators.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure daily production targets are met, products meet quality standards and raw materials are handled correctly.
• Support inventory health through cycle counts and stock takes, ensure proper delivery procedures and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure products are correctly processed, labeled and meet quality standards, and address customer complaints and finished goods discrepancies promptly.
• Attend to machine breakdowns, ensure regular maintenance and testing, and address mechanical and electrical issues.
• Identify ways to improve production and dispatch processes, enhance productivity and implement 5S standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, proper use of safety equipment and reporting of unsafe conditions.
• Liaise with Sales, CS and Dispatch on production schedules and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Operations, Engineering or Production Management qualification.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant software.