Production Supervisor

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Production Supervisor in Ruiru within the manufacturing industry. The role coordinates, schedules and monitors production operations so that workflows run efficiently, quality standards are kept and delivery timelines are met. It covers cross-functional coordination, resource allocation, continuous improvement and supporting production teams.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules and timelines for all manufacturing orders, monitor progress and apply corrective action to avoid delays
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory to ensure materials are available when needed
• Allocate personnel, equipment and materials, assign tasks to staff and supervise them to safety, quality and productivity standards
• Monitor output against specifications, work with quality assurance on inspections and rejects, and keep work orders, inspection reports and SOPs
• Analyse production data to find inefficiencies, recommend process improvements and monitor production costs
• Liaise with maintenance, procurement, logistics and quality teams and report production performance to management
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, keep production records and logs accurate, and carry out other duties assigned by management

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in production coordination, operations or related manufacturing roles
• Experience in the steel industry is highly desirable
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality management, safety standards and inventory control

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel and other production planning and data-handling tools
• Strong organisational, scheduling and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving ability

Applications are made by sending a CV to the company's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.