Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field. KCSE and KCPE Grade B in KCSE and KCPE is a must
  
• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial operations, plant operations, or machine operations.
  
• Experience supervising or coordinating technical teams is an added advantage.
  

• Own daily, weekly, and monthly production targets across all technical operations
  
• Develop and execute production schedules optimizing resource allocation (labor, equipment, materials)
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase throughput
  
• Lead root-cause analysis for production failures and implement preventive solutions
  
• Technical & Equipment Management
  
• Oversee maintenance strategy (preventive, predictive, corrective) for all production assets
  
• Ensure machinery operates at optimal efficiency; approve major repair/replacement decisions
  
• Collaborate with engineering on equipment upgrades, automation, and process optimization
  
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and equipment lifecycle records
  
• Team Leadership & Workforce Management
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical supervisors and team leads (600+ employee experience preferred)
  
• Manage full workforce lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning
  
• Oversee shift structures, overtime allocation, and casual/contract labor integration
  
• Build high-performance culture through KPIs, incentives, and structured feedback
  
• Compliance, Safety & Quality
  
• Ensure strict adherence to DOSH, NITA, and industry-specific regulatory standards
  
• Chair safety committee; investigate incidents and enforce corrective actions
  
• Maintain ISO/quality certifications and audit readiness
  
• Oversee environmental compliance and waste management protocols (where applicable)
  
• Cost Control & Efficiency
  
• Manage operational budgets, cost-per-unit metrics, and capital expenditure proposals
  
• Optimize labour costs through productivity gains and strategic workforce planning
  
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers for maintenance contracts and spare parts
  
• Digital Transformation & Reporting
  
• Champion production management system implementations
  
• Analyze production data to inform strategic decisions, report to executive leadership
  
• Standardize reporting frameworks for visibility across shifts and departments