Job Title: Plant Manager
Organisation: People Brand House
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: USD 18,000 – 21,600 pa
About US:
People Brand House is a management consulting firm that collaborates with business leaders and the society at large to engage human capital as a key driver for business sustainability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing a clear direction and focus to all plant employees and allocating resources to ensure produce optimum results.
- Overseeing all aspects of the daily operations of the plant to ensure it is running efficiently, safely and cost effectively.
- Ensuring correct and timely product supply.
- Managing the teams to optimise production output and product quality and ensuring on-time shipping.
- Monitoring and reviewing all quality indices in compliance with corporate guidelines, as well as laws and regulations governing the plant.
- Ensuring a safe work environment.
- Building productive and motivated teams by implementing coaching and training programs and addressing all staff issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Driving the use of Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma) methodologies through coaching the project teams to continuously streamline processes and eliminate waste to achieve optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Creating a culture based on Lean Operating Principles.
- Managing a team of More than 100 people.
- Supervise the daily operations of the box manufacturing plant to ensure a seamless production process and meet production goals.
- Create and execute strategies to make the plant work better, reduce expenses, and increase overall efficiency.
- Manage and lead the plant team, which includes hiring, training, and providing ongoing guidance and feedback.
- Keep an eye on production data, find areas that need improvement, and take action to make things work better.
- Make sure everyone follows safety rules and encourages a safety-conscious atmosphere in the plant.
- Work closely with the procurement team to guarantee we have enough raw materials and maintain inventory levels.
- Build and sustain relationships with important suppliers, vendors, and customers to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Put in place quality control measures to make sure all boxes meet required standards and customer specifications.
- Keep an eye on and manage production costs, including labor, materials, and equipment maintenance, to hit cost targets and maximize profits.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in box manufacturing, and suggest and put into practice improvements as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
- At least six years of experience including solid experience in a similar role within Industrial.
- You possess excellent communication and influencing skills, are organised and able to multi-task effectively.
- You have working knowledge of budgeting, corrugated box manufacturing and strategic planning
- You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments
- You enjoy finding creative solutions to problems
- You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
- Proven experience in a managerial role within a box manufacturing plant or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and improving production processes and achieving targets.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with quality management systems, such as ISO standards.
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
- Proficiency in using computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing software
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
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