Manufacturing

Production Supervisor At Unga Holding

Unga Holding·Nakuru, kenya·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
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Role Purpose:

Coordinate production activities and ensure availability of high-quality products produced at optimum cost in a safe environment by highly motivated staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Planning

  • Ensuring that quality finished goods are produced and availed in the warehouse based on Time in Full and Error Free within each shift (both physical and SAP).
  • Liaise with Finished Goods Supervisor to develop a production schedule based on customer requirements.
  • Liaise with RMPM Supervisor to ensure required raw and packing materials are availed to support a smooth execution of the production schedule.
  • Ensure proper shift planning to avail required human resource as per the production plan manage the leave & off liability.
  • Analyzing raw data generated by production teams and creating accurate and timely reports as appropriate (Operations, KPI report, among others).
  • In liaison with Maintenance Supervisor, ensure availability of plant and machinery for proper maintenance.

Production Efficiencies

  • Ensure optimal machine utilization, adhering to the throughputs, and machine capacities as well as efficiencies at >85%.
  • Conduct an onboarding and training for all employees to increase TWI score thus to reduce process variations.
  • Ensure CI (AM/TPM/CBM) activities are done as scheduled to maintain optimal machine performance.
  • Monitor machine performance and conduct root cause analysis where there is gaps and take corrective actions.
  • Ensure production activities are done in line with budgeted cost.
  • Ensure Production KPIs are achieved within quality specifications.

Production Reporting

  • Daily review of production reconciliations to reduce inventory & production variances.
  • Maintaining up to date formulations & ensure timely cost updates for all the materials in SAP.
  • Ensure real time and accurate posting/receipts of raw materials, packing material and finished goods in SAP.
  • Collect and collate data through the month and prepare accurate error free daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
  • Prepare timely and accurate production monthly valuation report following an effective stock take.

People Management

  • Conduct timely onboarding process for the new employees and ensure that they understand all the processes.
  • Plan and improve Operators technical skills within production through the use of Training Within Industry (TWI), Coaching, Mentoring and implementation of Personal Development Plans (PDPs)
  • Oversee work performance of company staff including goal setting, their deployment, performance review, face-to-face discussions, learning & development, staff welfare and ensure adherence to company policies
  • In liaison with HR, prepare and implement employee personal development plans
  • Plan and allocate optimum number of Outsourced labour to achieve set Manpower productivity targets
  • Identify and recognize good performance to improve staff engagement
  • Develop and implement shift plans; manage leave and off days.

Food Safety

  • Ensure FSMS (ISO 22000:2018) and production process controls are practiced and audit citations on the same are closed.
  • Uphold Good Manufacturing programs / procedures, monitoring and auditing and action closure
  • Ensure steady flow of production activities by producing high quality products and adhering to the required specifications.
  • Drive adherence to FSMS through spot checks and timely trainings
  • Identify and address/report all quality and feed safety/ biosecurity issues during daily operations

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

  • Promote Safety & Health of all workers and equipment in the production areas.
  • Investigate all near misses, accidents and incidents and ensure timely closure of preventive measures
  • Drive a culture of hazard spotting and elimination of unsafe conditions at production areas
  • Identify unsafe behaviours involving production staff and take appropriate actions
  • Ensure timely SHE audit action closure

Continual Improvement

  • Ensure PaTaMu initiatives and projects are implemented in Production areas leading to Continual Improvement.
  • Ensure employees have a good understanding of Continual Improvement and how the PaTaMu model works.
  • Continuously identify opportunities for improvement within the Production areas
  • Encourage generation and implementation of PaTaMu ideas to drive a culture of innovation and creativity.
  • Drive an effective accountability system in Production through Daily Work Management (DWM).
  • Utilize Daily Standard Work & Leader Standard Work to manage work Any other assigned duties.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Animal Health/Production /Engineering/Food Science or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience working in a busy manufacturing environment preferably at supervisory level.
  • Knowledge of ISO 22000 & biosecurity controls are an added advantage.
  • Competent in problem solving, planning and decision-making skills.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Unga Holding

Location

Nakuru, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 11, 2026

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