Duties for the Production Manager Job
The specific duties and responsibilities shall include:
Planning production schedule, controlling and adjusting as required;
Managing human Capital and other resources to meet production targets;
Making decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement;
Working out and implementing standard operating procedures for production operations;
Ensuring that standard operating procedures are adhered to;
Ensuring implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures;
Setting up and monitoring product quality standards;
Implementing and enforcing quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives;
Analyzing production and quality control to detect and correct problems;
Determining and implementing improvements to the production process;
Preparing and maintaining production reports;
Monitoring and reviewing the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement;
Estimating production costs, set targets, manage and implement cost control;
Ensuring efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management and
Performing any other function assigned to you from time to time.
Production Manager Job Requirements
For appointment as a member of the Authority, the person should:
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of at least Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemical & Process engineering, Mechanical
Engineering or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in in production and manufacturing processes and techniques;
Possess Knowledge of raw materials and quality systems and standards;
Have relevant knowledge and experience in health and safety standards and compliance;
Possess Knowledge of process improvement techniques;
Have knowledge and understanding of business, finance and management principles;
Knowledge of human resource principles and practices;
Possess knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices;
Be computer literate;
Key Competencies
Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills;
Planning, organizing, co-ordination skills;
Time management and attention to detail;
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Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the ENVELOPE should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:The Secretary/CEO Makueni County Public Service Board P.O. Box 49 – 90300 MAKUENIOr delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before Friday, 15th September, 2017.NOTE: All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following Institutions;The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)Copies of the above clearance certificates must be attached to the applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity card, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview. The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons withDisabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply. Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.  Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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