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Job Title:
Plant Manager
Employer:
People Brand House
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 29 April 2024

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Plant Manager job at People Brand House | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​People Brand House is a management consulting firm based in Uganda, dedicated to empowering organizations and businesses to achieve their full potential through specialized services in human resource management, organizational development, leadership development, and strategic planning. With over two decades of experience across the East African region, the company has established a reputation for designing and implementing effective solutions that enhance employee productivity and drive business sustainability.

People Brand House fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and development. The firm periodically offers job opportunities in various roles, with details available on their official website. Since its inception, People Brand House has evolved to support both public and private sector clients, including healthcare organizations and non-governmental organizations, by focusing on people and processes as core strategic drivers for growth. The company's innovative business model emphasizes the integration of human capital strategies with organizational goals to create tailored solutions that address specific client needs.

Operating primarily within Uganda and the broader East African region, People Brand House maintains core values of integrity, professionalism, and client-centricity. Demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility, the firm collaborates with business leaders and society at large to engage human capital as a key driver for business sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.peoplebrand.co.ug

Are you looking for Engineering Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Plant Manager job at People Brand House

Full-time

Deadline: 

29 Apr 2024

Plant Manager job at People Brand House

People Brand House

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Monitoring and reviewing all quality indices in compliance with corporate guidelines, as well as laws and regulations governing the plant.

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  • Providing a clear direction and focus to all plant employees and allocating resources to ensure produce optimum results.

  • Overseeing all aspects of the daily operations of the plant to ensure it is running efficiently, safely and cost effectively.

  • Ensuring correct and timely product supply.

  • Managing the teams to optimise production output and product quality and ensuring on-time shipping.

  • Monitoring and reviewing all quality indices in compliance with corporate guidelines, as well as laws and regulations governing the plant.

  • Ensuring a safe work environment.

  • Building productive and motivated teams by implementing coaching and training programs and addressing all staff issues in a timely and effective manner.

  • Driving the use of Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma) methodologies through coaching the project teams to continuously streamline processes and eliminate waste to achieve optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Creating a culture based on Lean Operating Principles.

  • Managing a team of More than 100 people.

  • Supervise the daily operations of the box manufacturing plant to ensure a seamless production process and meet production goals.

  • Create and execute strategies to make the plant work better, reduce expenses, and increase overall efficiency.

  • Manage and lead the plant team, which includes hiring, training, and providing ongoing guidance and feedback.

  • Keep an eye on production data, find areas that need improvement, and take action to make things work better.

  • Make sure everyone follows safety rules and encourages a safety-conscious atmosphere in the plant.

  • Work closely with the procurement team to guarantee we have enough raw materials and maintain inventory levels.

  • Build and sustain relationships with important suppliers, vendors, and customers to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

  • Put in place quality control measures to make sure all boxes meet required standards and customer specifications.

  • Keep an eye on and manage production costs, including labor, materials, and equipment maintenance, to hit cost targets and maximize profits.

  • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in box manufacturing, and suggest and put into practice improvements as needed.

Plant Manager job at People Brand House

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  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.

  • At least 6 years experience including solid experience in a similar role within Industrial.

  • You possess excellent communication and influencing skills, are organised and able to multi-task effectively.

  • You have working knowledge of budgeting, corrugated box manufacturing and strategic planning

  • You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments

  • You enjoy finding creative solutions to problems

  • You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments

  • Proven experience in a managerial role within a box manufacturing plant or a similar manufacturing environment.

  • Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and improving production processes and achieving targets.

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Familiarity with quality management systems, such as ISO standards.

  • Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.

  • Proficiency in using computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing software.

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