Production Manager job at Human Capital Business Solution

Background information about the job or company

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced Production Supervisor to be based in Kampala

Responsibilities or duties

Production Planning and Supervision

• Supervise daily production activities and ensure production plans and targets are achieved.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities to production employees according to operational requirements.
• Monitor production processes to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Coordinate shift activities and ensure proper handover between shifts.
• Monitor production output against set targets and take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure adequate availability and efficient utilization of raw materials, machinery, equipment, and other production resources.

Quality Control

• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor products at different stages of the production process to identify defects and deviations.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate causes of production defects and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure that finished products meet required specifications before being released to the next stage.

Machinery and Equipment

• Monitor the condition and performance of production machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to address equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Ensure operators use machinery and equipment correctly and safely.
• Report recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to enhance equipment reliability.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements within the production area.
• Enforce the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report workplace hazards and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses in accordance with established procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture among production employees.
• Ensure production areas are clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping standards.

Inventory and Material Management

• Monitor the use of raw materials and production supplies to minimize wastage.
• Ensure materials are properly handled, stored, and accounted for.
• Report shortages, damaged materials, and abnormal consumption to the relevant authorities.
• Work with Stores and Procurement teams to ensure timely availability of production materials.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, wastage, quality issues, and other operational activities.
• Report production challenges and variances to the Production Manager.
• Track key production performance indicators and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and handover of shift activities.

Qualifications or requirements

Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience needed

Experience required:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferably the Steel Sector
• Experience supervising and managing production teams.
• Experience working with production machinery, quality control systems, and workplace safety procedures.

Technical Competencies

• Production planning and control.
• Manufacturing process management.
• Quality assurance and quality control.
• Machinery and equipment management.
• Occupational health and safety.
• Inventory and material management.
• Production reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and production management systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Any other provided details

Reports To: Production Manager

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily production activities to ensure that production targets are achieved efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established quality standards. The role will oversee production personnel, monitor production processes, minimize downtime and wastage, and ensure effective utilization of machinery, materials, and human resources.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Supervise daily production activities and ensure production plans and targets are achieved.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities to production employees according to operational requirements.
• Monitor production processes to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Coordinate shift activities and ensure proper handover between shifts.
• Monitor production output against set targets and take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure adequate availability and efficient utilization of raw materials, machinery, equipment, and other production resources.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor products at different stages of the production process to identify defects and deviations.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate causes of production defects and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure that finished products meet required specifications before being released to the next stage.
• Monitor the condition and performance of production machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to address equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Ensure operators use machinery and equipment correctly and safely.
• Report recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to enhance equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements within the production area.
• Enforce the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report workplace hazards and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses in accordance with established procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture among production employees.
• Ensure production areas are clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping standards.
• Monitor the use of raw materials and production supplies to minimize wastage.
• Ensure materials are properly handled, stored, and accounted for.
• Report shortages, damaged materials, and abnormal consumption to the relevant authorities.
• Work with Stores and Procurement teams to ensure timely availability of production materials.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, wastage, quality issues, and other operational activities.
• Report production challenges and variances to the Production Manager.
• Track key production performance indicators and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and handover of shift activities.

• Production planning and control.
• Manufacturing process management.
• Quality assurance and quality control.
• Machinery and equipment management.
• Occupational health and safety.
• Inventory and material management.
• Production reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and production management systems.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferably the Steel Sector
• Experience supervising and managing production teams.
• Experience working with production machinery, quality control systems, and workplace safety procedures.