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Production Engineer

Safal Group

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Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 3 years

Job descriptions & requirements

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Safal Group of companies employs over 3,000 people, providing the leadership, resources and training to build a company with the depth of experience and skills to compete in pan-African and global markets.
The Safal Group has a deep commitment to the communities within which the individual companies operate. The Safal Group has established health centres and technical institutes, built classrooms and recreational facilities, and funded wide reaching awareness programs for HIV/AIDS and the prevention of diseases.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsMinimum academic qualification: University degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production or Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.Appropriate tertiary level professional qualification is an added advantageMust hold registration with Engineers Board of Kenya.Must have minimum 3 years work experience in Colour Coating process experience and conversant with Environmental Health and Safety.Proficiency in computer software applications; Ms Word / Excel/ Power point.Knowledge in SAP ERP PP module.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and oversee all production and quality operations at the Colour Coating Line to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and target achievement.Execute daily production programs, manage priorities and backlogs, and ensure timely delivery against set targets.Monitor product standards, enforce SOPs, implement quality-control systems, conduct Root Cause Analyses, and address product complaints and deficiencies.Control production costs including paints, LPG, rolls, scrap, and power; ensure optimal utilization of capacity, materials, and manpower within budget.Ensure equipment health through daily checks, start-up/shutdown confirmations, maintenance coordination, SSD scheduling, and breakdown resolution.Drive effective use of SAP for production tracking, order monitoring, postings, consumables issuance, scrap corrections, and reporting accuracy.Monitor production consumables, APR usage, stock availability, scrap handling, and ensure proper documentation and log maintenance.Ensure compliance with QHSE standards, maintain ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 documentation, and support 6S implementation.Supervise, discipline, motivate, and appraise staff; coordinate toolbox talks, manage shift schedules and leave plans, and identify training needs.Provide technical support to production teams, participate in problem-solving initiatives, and drive productivity, safety, and quality improvements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Production, Machine operation, Reporting, Mechanical design, Word processing and office software

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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