Production Manager
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION
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Production Manager
REPORTS TO :
DEPARTMENT :
Operations Manager - EA
Operations Department
Job Summary
The Production Manager shall lead and manage the Factories Printing and Finishing function with
responsibilities for safety, quality, productivity, equipment maintenance, and people management
underpinned by a continuous drive to make improvements in departmental operations and related
services. This position serves as a strategic leader, coach, and driver of MCC Kenya’s strategic
initiatives in operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety
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Champion all aspects safety within the department. Instill a sense of self responsibility for safety
among employees.
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Exhibit a safety-first attitude in all that is done, ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Assure the safety of the employees and the safe use of equipment, including housekeeping and
environmental compliance.
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Personally, comply and ensure employee compliance with all workplace and product safety
standards and procedures.
Quality
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Optimize the production process to ensure that quality is built-in, not inspected in. Quality levels
must meet customer requirements. Support quality initiatives and corrective actions to drive a
culture that supports our Quality Statement and helps employees learn and improve.
Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC including but not limited to
handling procedures, paperwork requirements, etc. Compliance with all data integrity, product
safety, and all standards required.
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Operations
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Support the goals of the plant by achieving the production plan.
Manage the capacity and capability of the department working with the production plan, and sales
and team to meet fluctuating customer demands.
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Coordinates the development and implementation of written best practices documentation and
standard operating procedures (SOPs) in alignment with training and educational objectives
Establish, monitor, and achieve departmental operating key performance indicators (Machine
efficiencies, Autonomous maintenance and throughput optimization)
Monitor annual goals and objectives for the department and reporting monthly performance against
agreed targets.
Understands the production process flow and participates in ensuring that GMP are implemented
and sustained in the process
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Clearly communicate goals and drive accountability throughout the department.
Drive cost saving initiatives via VSM
Instill a customer-centered culture within the department’s team
Contribute to company cross- functional teams, to achieve the overall effectiveness of customer
relationships.
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Manage the capacity and capability of the department by making informed decision that optimize
lead time expectations.
Develop and continually improve technical knowledge of processes to continually improve and
problem solve.
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Manage daily, weekly and monthly departmental reports. Ensure these are completed in time.
Minimize WIP between unit operations and achieve OTIF targets.
Support a culture of relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. Lead CI efforts in the plant
Multi – Color Corporation Kenya Ltd | Reg. no: CPR|2009|8363
Godown No 3, Mombasa Road, Semco Industrial Park, P. O. Box 27757- 00506 Nairobi, Kenya | PHONE (+254) 740 539 503
Directors: T.M. BHATI*, M.K. SKILES*
*American
under the direction of the General Manager. Utilize Lean tools inclusive of Kaizen, 5S and
Gemba to drive improvements in operations.
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To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Management from time to time
People
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Build, develop and manage a high performing team to instill ownership of maintenance objectives
through training and performance assessments and talent management.
Lead the team to and develop capabilities of carrying out the short and long-term strategies of
the plant.
Manage self and departmental leave plan
Technical Knowledge
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Develop and continually improve technical knowledge of processes to continually improve and
problem solve.
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Utilize and report results with the Order Management System
Experience/Skills Required
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Formal high-level qualification in Lithography Printing and Operations Management.
10+ years manufacturing experience, with proven ability to effectively lead a well-run,
continually improving department.
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Experience with manufacturing Safety Programs is essential.
Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred. Formal certification is an
advantage.
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Must be strong in Microsoft Office applications.
Rational, fact-driven decision-making skills.
High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings.
Candidate must be a self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills.
Experience leading projects, delegating, and seeing problems through to resolution.
Articulate, clear, persuasive and passionate in the spoken and written word; able to createand
lead a vision with a team.
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Must be able to make effective and persuasive presentations on departmental topics.
Must be able to relate to people at all levels of the organization, including diverse cultures.
Assertive and solution focused with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced
environment.
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Positive attitude, team player, proven leadership skills. Ability to lead, oversee, and develop
others.
Travel to customer sites, vendors and other facilities may be required for technical support.
KEY VALUES
We insist that our behaviors and attitudes embrace the following:
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Values: Actively endorse, practice, and promote our Core Values - Integrity, Passion, Creativity,
Perseverance and Achievement.
Teamwork: supporting, encouraging, and challenging colleagues within and across business units
with the intent of achieving improved performance and professional productive relationships.
Culture of Continuous Improvement: through the generation and execution of new ideas.
Delivering on the Promise: through ensuring that commitments made to internal and external
customers are executed as specified.
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* Integrity * Passion * Creativity * Perseverance * Achievement
Multi – Color Corporation Kenya Ltd | Reg. no: CPR|2009|8363
Godown No 3, Mombasa Road, Semco Industrial Park, P. O. Box 27757- 00506 Nairobi, Kenya | PHONE (+254) 740 539 503
Directors: T.M. BHATI*, M.K. SKILES*
*American