Job Title: Shift Supervisor, Detergents
Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Mbuya, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Production Manager / Business Unit Manager
About US:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Allocating and monitoring work assigned to subordinates.
- Providing technical guidance and support to subordinates in the plant.
- Tasked with monitoring inventory and preparing requisitions for raw materials and spare parts.
- Preparing daily production reports.
- Daily overseeing of preventive maintenance and make sure it is timely done to ensure reduction of down time.
- Ensuring efficient plant utilization with company quality standard from production planning.
- Monitoring performance of workers during the production process.
- Entering production data into the Enterprise Resource Application database.
- Overseeing housekeeping in the production area.
- In consultation with the production Officer / Manager, determine and implement efficient production methods.
- Ensuring that the products are produced on time and of good quality.
- In charge of monitoring the production process and make sure that quality-control programs are implanted.
- Selecting and maintaining of equipment and work with managers to ensure that the company’s policies and goals are accomplished on time.
- Implementing the health and safety guidelines in the plant for human, material and machinery.
- Identifying training needs.
- To communicate business and company issue to direct report to line manager and engender a good team spirit.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the PO / Manufacturing Manager / BUM
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in industrial chemistry, Food Science and Technology or related discipline.
- A minimum of two years of working experience in a similar role in a large company.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Process is an added advantage.
- Comprehensive knowledge of basic software, such as Word and Excel
- An aptitude for math.
- The interested applicant should possess ability to meet physical demands of the job, such as standing up for long hours
- Working in Heights, and lifting heavy loads occasionally
- Leadership and conflict-management skills
- Ability to multitask,
- Communication Skills
- Full understanding of industry safety standards
- Time Management,
- Attention to Detail
- Result Oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Records management skills
- Skills in research, formulation and recipe development
- Trouble shooting skills
- Skills in product testing
- Good behavioral competences
How to Apply:
All candidate should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 6th July 2023.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited. All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.