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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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