Production Unit Manager
AI summary
Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics is hiring a Production Unit Manager in Nairobi to take full operational ownership of a production unit. The role focuses on safe, efficient and cost-effective production, quality control, materials management, people development, improvement projects and 6S workplace discipline. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 2–5 years’ manufacturing experience are required.
- Full operational ownership of an assigned production unit
- Focus on safety, efficiency, quality and cost control
- People development and production target delivery
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field required
- 2–5 years’ manufacturing/production experience needed
- Lean, Six Sigma, ISO/QMS or ERP experience is an added advantage
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in manager, operations, manufacturingThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Production Unit Manager evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to manager, operations, manufacturing, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- JobWeb Kenya
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Production Unit Manager role in manager, operations?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics before the interview.
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Original source description
Role purpose:
To take full operational ownership of an assigned production unit, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining quality standards, controlling materials and stocks, developing people, implementing improvement projects and maintaining high standards of 6S and workplace discipline.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial Technology, Food Science/Technology or another relevant technical discipline.
2–5 years’
Experience
- in manufacturing/production operations.
- supervising production teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage people and achieve production targets.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
- Good computer literacy, particularly Excel and production reporting systems.
- Advantageous qualifications
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma training.
- ISO/QMS experience.
- with OEE and production KPIs.
- with ERP/MRP systems.
- in plastics processing, FMCG, packaging or other high-volume manufacturing.
- implementing improvement projects.