Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Nairobi, Kenya Department: Operations / Production Reports To: Managing Director / General Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Job Overview Our client is a growing packaging manufacturer specialising in corrugated and customised packaging solutions.
They are seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to oversee overall production operations, ensuring efficient use of people, machinery, raw materials, and other resources.
The role will be responsible for production planning, equipment utilisation and maintenance coordination, raw material tracking, workforce supervision, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate should have strong manufacturing experience and the ability to identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily production activities to ensure orders are completed within agreed timelines.
Develop production plans and monitor output against production targets, customer requirements, and available resources.
Oversee production processes including corrugation, printing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, stitching, and finishing, where applicable.
Monitor equipment utilisation and coordinate preventive maintenance to minimise breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
Plan and communicate scheduled machine downtime and ensure maintenance activities are completed with minimal disruption to production.
Monitor the condition and availability of production equipment, PPE, tools, and other operational resources.
Track raw material usage, availability, and movement to ensure uninterrupted production and minimise wastage.
Identify production bottlenecks, inefficiencies, delays, and recurring operational challenges and implement corrective measures.
Guide, supervise, and support production teams to achieve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency targets.
Monitor employee performance, attendance, discipline, and adherence to production procedures and safety requirements.
Ensure production activities comply with required quality standards and customer specifications.
Maintain accurate production records covering output, downtime, wastage, rejects, rework, raw materials, and equipment performance.
Prepare regular production and operational reports for management.
Work closely with Stores, Procurement, Maintenance, Quality Control, Sales, and other departments to ensure smooth production flow.
Monitor production costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational wastage.
Ensure proper housekeeping, safe working practices, and compliance with company procedures across the production floor.
Continuously review production processes and recommend improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and capacity.
Requirements Qualifications Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations , with previous supervisory or management experience.
Experience in corrugated packaging, carton manufacturing, paper converting, printing, or a related manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Proven experience in production planning, equipment management, raw material control, and workforce supervision.
Good understanding of preventive maintenance, downtime management, production planning, and quality control.
Strong ability to analyse production data and identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Key Competencies Strong production and operations management skills Hands-on leadership and team management Strong planning and organisational ability Equipment and downtime management Raw material and resource management Problem-solving and decision-making Strong analytical and reporting skills Quality and safety consciousness Cost and efficiency awareness Strong communication and accountability Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Application Process Interested candidates should submit their updated CV via our Career Page.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.