OPERATIONS MANAGER (MANUFACTURING COMPANY)

JOB TITLE:OPERATIONS MANAGER (MANUFACTURING COMPANY)

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY:MANUFACTURING – BUILDING MATERIALS

SALARY:KSHS.200,000

JOB LOCATION:MLOLONGO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Strategy & Execution

• Develop, implement, and monitor operational strategies that align with company objectives and support growth targets.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring optimal use of resources, reduction of waste, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Translate sales forecasts into actionable production and logistics plans to ensure timely order fulfillment.

Manufacturing &  Production Oversight

• Manage daily production activities, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing using Six Sigma, Kaizen, or DMAIC methodologies.
• Monitor machine utilization, capacity planning, and preventative maintenance schedules.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Oversee inventory management, procurement, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Optimize supply chain processes to reduce lead times and improve cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to ensure raw material availability and delivery timelines.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, including production supervisors, quality assurance, and logistics personnel.
• Foster a performance-oriented culture through clear KPIs, coaching, and capacity building.
• Ensure compliance with labor, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Technology & Systems

• Leverage ERP and CRM systems for operational planning, tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Use data analytics tools to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve reporting and cost tracking systems.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to ISO standards, internal policies, and industry regulations.
• Oversee the implementation of robust quality control systems and compliance frameworks.
• Drive initiatives to meet customer satisfaction, audit requirements, and operational certifications.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing or logistics environment
• Prior experience in a sales-driven operations role within a manufacturing company is highly preferred
• Strong proficiency in ERP and CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo)
• Excellent analytical and project management skills with hands-on experience in data analytics and performance monitoring
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities with a strategic mindset
• Certification in Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, or Lean Management is required; Lean Management will be an added advantage