PRODUCTION ENGINEER
We are seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of a Production Engineer. He/she will be responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of Color Coating processes
Description
Key Performance Areas
- Lead and oversee all production and quality operations at the Colour Coating Line to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and target achievement.
- Execute daily production programs, manage priorities and backlogs, and ensure timely delivery against set targets.
- Monitor product standards, enforce SOPs, implement quality-control systems, conduct Root Cause Analyses, and address product complaints and deficiencies.
- Control production costs including paints, LPG, rolls, scrap, and power; ensure optimal utilization of capacity, materials, and manpower within budget.
- Ensure equipment health through daily checks, start-up/shutdown confirmations, maintenance coordination, SSD scheduling, and breakdown resolution.
- Drive effective use of SAP for production tracking, order monitoring, postings, consumables issuance, scrap corrections, and reporting accuracy.
- Monitor production consumables, APR usage, stock availability, scrap handling, and ensure proper documentation and log maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with QHSE standards, maintain ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 documentation, and support 6S implementation.
- Supervise, discipline, motivate, and appraise staff; coordinate toolbox talks, manage shift schedules and leave plans, and identify training needs.
- Provide technical support to production teams, participate in problem-solving initiatives, and drive productivity, safety, and quality improvements.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum academic qualification: University degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production or Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
- Appropriate tertiary level professional qualification is an added advantage
- Must hold registration with Engineers Board of Kenya.
- Must have minimum 3 years work experience in Colour Coating process experience and conversant with Environmental Health and Safety.
- Proficiency in computer software applications; Ms Word / Excel/ Power point.
- Knowledge in SAP ERP PP module.