Production Manager – Flower & Plant Industry

About the role

A worldwide market leader in the flower and plant industry is looking for a hands-on Production Manager for its factory in Nairobi. The main responsibility is to oversee production processes so that they run efficiently, deliver quality and finish on time, while managing factory workers, optimising workflows and keeping safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up on the production budget (investments, FTE, maintenance).
• Produce daily reports and monthly updates on waste, OEE, CTP, RFT and similar metrics.
• Report on incidents and take action for improvement.
• Manage production planning, including midterm capacity management of operators and machines, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prioritise and escalate issues.
• Improve quality, safety and compliance (QESH) in production.
• Improve efficiency and reduce waste through lean manufacturing and other methodologies.
• Supervise and train production staff, assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Address production issues, equipment failures and workflow bottlenecks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business management or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management.
• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma are a plus.

Required skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production software.