Production Manager -Paints (For A Paints Manufacturing Company)

Employer:           A Paints, Coatings, And Adhesives Manufacturing Company Dealing With Decorative Paints, Industrial Coatings, Automotive Finishes, Wood Finishes And Adhesives

Ref No:                Sgk-Pm-01-2026

Industry:             Manufacturing (Paints, Coatings, Adhesives)

Job Category:     Management

Town:  Nairobi

Requirements: 

Bachelors Degree/Diploma In Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Or Related Field.

Strong Understanding Of Paint Manufacturing Processes (Water Based, Solvent Based, Resins, Pigments, Additives). Knowledge Of Qc Parameters, Rheology, Tinting Systems, And Batch Control.

Experience:        At Least 5 Years Working Experience In A Paint Manufacturing Company (Decorative, Industrial, Automotive)

Salary:  Kshs. 154,000 - 258,000 Plus Company Benefits

Duties:                

Production Manager Main Role Is To Lead And Manage End To End Production Operations, Ensuring Consistent Quality, Optimal Efficiency, Cost Control, And Strict Adherence To Safety And Compliance Standards.

The Role Requires Hands On Leadership, Strong Technical Understanding Of Paint Manufacturing Processes, And The Ability To Manage Teams In A Fast Paced Environment And Will Perform The Following Responsibilities:- Production Planning & Execution: Develop And Execute Daily/Weekly/Monthly Production Plans.

Ensure Achievement Of Production Targets, Otif Delivery, And Minimal Downtime. Coordinate With Procurement, Qc, Maintenance, And Warehouse Teams For Smooth Operations. Process & Quality Control: Oversee Batch Manufacturing, Dispersion, Tinting, Filling, And Packing Operations.

Ensure Strict Adherence To Formulations, Sops, And Quality Standards. Work Closely With Qc/Qa To Resolve Deviations, Reworks, And Customer Complaints.

People Management: Supervise Production Supervisors, Operators, And Support Staff. Conduct Training On Safety, Process Discipline, And Equipment Handling.

Build A Culture Of Accountability, Teamwork, And Continuous Improvement. Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping: Enforce Safety Protocols, Ppe Usage, And Statutory Compliance.

 Ensure Proper Handling Of Chemicals, Solvents, And Hazardous Materials. Maintain 5s Standards And Overall Plant Hygiene.

Maintenance Coordination: Work With Maintenance Teams To Ensure Preventive And Breakdown Maintenance. Minimize Downtime And Ensure Equipment Reliability.

Inventory & Cost Control: Monitor Raw Material Consumption, Yield, Wastage, And Batch Losses. Optimize Manpower, Energy Usage, And Production Costs.

Ensure Accurate Reporting And Documentation. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain Production Records, Shift Reports, And Kpi Dashboards. Present Weekly And Monthly Performance Updates To Management.