Operations Production Manager
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Kabra Plastics Limited is hiring an Operations Production Manager in Kampala, Uganda to oversee day-to-day production of polythene bags. The role involves supervising production staff, ensuring quality standards, meeting targets, and coordinating maintenance and safety procedures. A diploma or bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in plastic/polythene bag manufacturing are required.
- Full-time role based in Kampala, Uganda
- Requires 3+ years of production supervisory experience in polythene/plastic bag manufacturing
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Involves supervising operators, quality checks, waste reduction, and production reporting
- Confidential employer listed via BrighterMonday Uganda
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Operations Production Manager
KABRA PLASTICS LIMITED
Product & Project Management
Yesterday
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Kampala
Full Time
Manufacturing & Warehousing
Confidential
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Job summary
The Operations Production Manager will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day production of polythene bags, ensuring efficient production processes, consistent product quality, proper machine operation, achievement of production targets, and effective management of the production team.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience
Level:
Mid level
Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant
Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions &
3+ years of direct
in a Production Supervisory role within a polythene/plastic bag manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated hands-on
supervising polythene bag production processes.
Practical
in quality inspection and assessment of polythene bags.
Proven
supervising, coaching, and training production teams.
monitoring production targets, wastage, rejects, downtime, and overall production efficiency.
Good understanding of plastic manufacturing machinery and production processes, particularly film extrusion and polythene bag conversion.
identifying production defects and implementing corrective actions.
specifically in polythene/plastic bag manufacturing, rather than general manufacturing experience.
They should have a strong understanding of the end-to-end production process, including film extrusion and bag conversion, and be able to assess product quality, supervise and train production teams, troubleshoot operational challenges, achieve production targets, and minimize wastage.
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Requirements
Industry: Plastic Manufacturing – Polythene Bags
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Department: Production
Job Purpose
The Operations Production Manager will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day production of polythene bags, ensuring efficient production processes, consistent product quality, proper machine operation, achievement of production targets, and effective management of the production team.
Key
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production activities across the polythene bag manufacturing process.
- Plan and allocate production tasks to operators and production staff to achieve daily and monthly production targets.
- Monitor the production process, including film extrusion, printing, bag cutting, sealing, and packaging, where applicable.
- Ensure machines and production equipment are operated correctly, safely, and efficiently.
- Conduct regular quality checks to ensure polythene bags meet required specifications, including thickness, dimensions, strength, sealing quality, printing quality, and overall appearance.
- Identify and address production defects, wastage, machine-related issues, and quality inconsistencies.
- Monitor raw material usage and minimize production waste and material losses.
- Maintain accurate production records, including output, downtime, wastage, rejects, and quality issues.
- Supervise, coach, and train machine operators and other production staff on production procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and proper machine handling.
- Conduct team briefings and provide guidance on daily production priorities and performance expectations.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to report and follow up on machine breakdowns and technical issues.
- Monitor staff attendance, discipline, productivity, and adherence to production procedures.
- Recommend improvements to production processes to increase efficiency, reduce wastage, and improve product quality.
- Prepare regular production reports and communicate production performance, challenges, and recommendations to management.
- Required
Education
- & Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Technology, or a related field.
- Additional training in quality management, occupational safety, or production management is an added advantage.
- Key Competencies
- Strong production supervision and team leadership skills.
- Excellent understanding of polythene/plastic manufacturing processes.
- Strong quality control skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to train, coach, and develop production staff.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively under production targets and deadlines.
- Strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Ideal Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Production Supervisor/Manager with proven