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9 Shift Supervisors

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Uganda

Vacancies

Not specified

Closing Date

10/20/2025
Closed

Employer / Company

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Mukwano Industries

Description (Public)

Position Title: Shift Supervisor (9 Positions)

Location: Namanve, Uganda
Company: Mukwano Industries
Job Ref No.: MIUL/SS/10/25/NV

About the Role

Mukwano Industries is seeking 9 highly motivated and experienced Shift Supervisors to oversee the operations of our plastic molding production lines at our Namanve plant. Reporting to the Production Officer/Production Manager, the Shift Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring optimal machine performance, product quality, and workforce productivity during assigned shifts.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Supervise plastic molding machines and monitor shift-wise production performance.

  • Provide technical guidance to machine operators and helpers; track and assess their productivity.

  • Perform basic troubleshooting of product-related defects and support quality improvement.

  • Immediately report any machine or product anomalies to the Production Officer.

  • Monitor product quality and make real-time adjustments to ensure compliance with standards.

  • Analyze production rejections and implement corrective actions to minimize waste within defined limits.

  • Support the performance appraisal process for team members in collaboration with the Production Officer.

  • Prepare and submit daily production shift reports and other required documentation.

  • Participate in routine stock-taking activities within the plant.

  • Oversee the movement of finished goods from the production floor to the warehouse.

  • Maintain operational standards and ensure adherence to company quality and safety protocols.

  • Train and supervise team members on safety procedures, equipment use, and operational guidelines.

  • Ensure compliance with environmental management system (EMS) policies.

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Production Officer or Manager.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics or molding operations.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

  • Mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving capabilities.

  • Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to motivate others.

  • Ability to work at heights and in physically demanding environments.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.

  • Ability to stay current with evolving technologies and operational improvements.

  • Precision-oriented with a keen eye for detail.

  • Solid understanding of HACCP and ISO standards is essential.

Working Conditions

  • 48-hour work week, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

  • Exposure to high temperatures, dust, noise, grease, and industrial equipment.

  • Majority of work is conducted while standing or walking on the production floor.

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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