Factory Manager (Manufacturing Industry)

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus, Robb, Ushindi and Flamingo.

We are looking for a Factory Manager who will be responsible for looking after the overall operations and production of two plants located in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo Road area.

The role holder will be expected to deliver the business requirement by manufacturing products in compliance to the quality standards by optimizing the resources and by continuously looking for ways to improve the way things are done to achieve total low cost structure.

The role reports to the Head of Supply Chain department and will be supported by shift managers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of planned supply to meet the business volume including new launches and re-launches
• Reduce manufacturing conversion cost
• Establish system for daily material balance and control
• Developing and implementing measurement systems (KPI) to improve performance at operational level
• First time right in Quality for new products and revalidate Quality systems.
• Implement Sunrise initiatives and WCM road map implementation.
• Innovation and new product development delivery.
• Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and implemented
• Health ,Safety and Environment management to comply with statutory requirements and in line with the company safety policy
• Ensuring that the manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Brilliant interpersonal skills, high level leadership and decision making skills as well as ability to motivate, influence and train people
• Sound knowledge of several manufacturing operations and production procedures, innovative tools and machines for handling assigned manufacturing projects
• B.Sc in Chemistry, Engineering or related from a credible institution
• Over 5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in the manufacture of FMCG is an added advantage

PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to Jobs.Kenya@pzcussons.com.

This vacancy remains open until close of business on 30th June, 2011