Production Manager

Mabati Rolling Mills is looking for a Production Manager based in Nairobi,Kenya.

Reference Number - MRM- MANU-12/03/2026-01

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and targets to meet delivery commitments.

• Establish and enforce SOPs, ensuring product conformity to technical specifications and quality standards.

• Coordinate with maintenance to initiate preventative maintenance and minimize downtime.

• Manage manpower planning, deployment, and shift scheduling to meet production demands.

• Analyze and control scrap, seconds, and operational costs, recommending solutions to improve profitability.

• Track and evaluate KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

• Provide accurate data to sales for effective decision-making.

• Implement SAP compliance, ISO systems, and EHS audits.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor production staff to achieve operational excellence.

• Resolving the production challenges to drive heigh yield production

• Maintain inventory levels, conduct stock takes, and raise purchase requisitions as required.

• Drive Kaizen, 6K, housekeeping, and safe working practices.

Minimum Requirements  

·Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

·General work experience (years): 10-15 years

·Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years hands on experience on steel pipes and tube manufacturing.

·Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Construction

Key competencies and skills:

·Strong leadership and people management skills

·Excellent Communication skills             

·Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

·High integrity and commitment to accuracy.

·SAP system proficiency

·Excellent organizational, planning and record-keeping skills.

·Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.

·Presentation skills

·Interpersonal skills

·Problem Solving and decision-making skills

·Analytical skill