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Job Title ⇒ Head of Production Site ⇒ ugandajobss.blogspot.com
Organisation ⇒ Uganda Clays
Duty Station ⇒ Uganda
Reports To ⇒ Managing Director
Supervises ⇒ Factory Manager

About US:
Uganda Clays is leading manufacturer of quality baked clay building products
in Uganda. It uses state of the art kilns to currently provide the building
materials in a brick-red color. The company’s products are categorized into
roofing tiles, bricks, maxpans, quarry floor tiles and others.

Job Summary ⇒ The Head of Production is responsible for overseeing and
coordinating both the Kajjansi and Kamonkoli production operations making sure
that they run smoothly and efficiently while developing strategies to increase
production at minimal costs. He also works closely with the Kajjansi factory
manager and the General Manager, Operations at the Kamonkoli branch to
increase productivity and profitability within the production department based
on safety, environmental and quality standards and company policies at all
times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic & operational planning for the production department Developing and
ensuring implementation of strategic and operational plans that will result in
sustainable success and profitability for Uganda Clays: Including, but not
limited to:
⇗ Keeping up to date on best practise in modern technology and ceramics
production processes and effective factory management
⇗ Receiving and analysing production and quality assurance data in order to
monitor the production capability of the factory and make recommendations for
improvement and innovation
⇗ Contributing personal expertise and insight into the organisation-wide
strategic planning process; leading the development of strategic and
operational plans for the factory
⇗ Overseeing the implementation of str ategic and operational plans; in
particular, ensuring that any innovation or improvement projects are managed
effectively Co-ordinating production
To participate in and lead planning activities which will ensure that correct
types and quantities of product are provided by the factory to meet marketing
department requirements:
Including, but not limited to:
⇗ Attending regular meetings betw een marketing department and production
department in order to determine production targets and to receive customer
feedback
⇗ Reviewing the order files and liaising with the factory managers to draw up
the production schedule for the week; reviewing the maintenance schedules in
order to ensure that the two are co-ordinated Reviewing quality feedback in
order to determine whether there are issues that need to be addressed within
the factory
⇗ Ensuring efficiency & cost effectiveness of production
To ensure the continuous smooth operation and efficiency of the factory
production lines:
Including, but not limited to:
⇗ Ensuring that effective communication channels are in place and being used
by staff to report any problems that occur in the production lines
⇗ Analysing production and quality assurance data in order to identify
inefficiencies or poor functioning of the production line
⇗ Carrying out spot checks and personal observations in order to identify
opportunities for improving efficiency of the production lines and quality of
product
⇗ Overseeing repairs and improvements, and taking other action, that will
ensure continuous efficient operation of the line; ensuring that problems are
permanently resolved in a professional manner
⇗ Taking the lead to ensure that spares management is efficiently managed
and that all necessary spares are available at the point of a need is
identified and thus contributing to the reduced down time of machines and
minimising financial loss to the business
⇗ Ensuring that Mechanical maintenance is planned and scheduled in such a way
as to minimise disruption to production; supporting the team as required
e.g. by acquiring resources or liaising with production staff to ensure
effective ongoing maintenance of the production lines
⇗ Ensuring that the line is being operated efficiently by an appropriate
number of appropriately qualified staff; liaising with HR to take appropriate
corrective action if not
Quality & safety
To take personal responsibility for ensuring that Uganda Clay’s Quality and
Safety procedures are implemented in the factory at all times:. Including, but
not limited to:
⇗ Ensuring that appropriate quality and safety procedures are develo ped and
clearly communicated to staff including training
⇗ Liaising with the Health, Safety & Environment Officer to carry out risk
assessments and identify appropriate risk reduction strategies
⇗ Ensuring that staff comply with risk reduction strategies including the
wearing of safety equipment and follow procedures; taking firm corrective
action if necessary
⇗ Engaging with the Quality & Safety Management System in order to report
problems, participate in problem solving teams, and close corrective actions
as required
⇗ Overseeing the physical environment in the factory to ensure that Health,
Safety and
⇗ Environmental standards are adhered to and that the area is generally tidy
and clean
Managing staff
To lead the production team, in a manner that empowers them to efficiently
produce correct standard and quantity of products and deliver excellent
customer service:. Including, but not limited to:
⇗ Communicating to the production Team a clear and exciting vision for Uganda
Clays and for the contribution of the team towards the wider goals of the
organisation
⇗ Ensuring that each member of the team fully understands the tasks that are
expected of them and that they are aware of best practise in factory ;
ensuring that they behave in a way which will maintain good relationships with
customers and other UCL staff
⇗ Ensuring that work is planned and organised in a way which will meet
production and quality targets in the most cost effective manner possible;
ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working
efficiently
⇗ Supporting team members to enable them to give of their best e.g. by
encouraging and praising good performance, coaching, assisting staff to
prevent or resolve problems, providing resources, tools and equipment
⇗ Monitoring and reviewing performance and, in particular, carrying out
appraisals, holding staff accountable for meeting standards and delivering
any improvement goals which have been identified; taking decisive action in
the case of poor performance
⇗ Ensuring that staff are adequately trained and developed for their roles
e.g. by analyzing staff training needs, liaising with HR to organise the
delivery of training or coaching, coordinating the sharing of experience
Managing finances for the department
To ensure effective utilisation of the finances associated with production:
Including, but not limited to:
⇗ Developing and overseeing the budget for production; ensuring that plans
and re sources are matched and priorities for expenditure identified
⇗ Receiving financial reports from the Finance Department, reviewing
expenditure against budget and taking any necessary corrective actions;
ensuring cost-effective utilisation of resources at all times
⇗ Ensuring that all financial transactions managed by the department are
carried out in accordance with Uganda Clay’s policies and procedures
⇗ Safeguarding Uganda Clay’s financial resources by giving due consideration
before signing approvals; whilst ensuring customer satisfaction with a quick
turnaround time Liaising with the Procurement department in order to identify
suitable suppliers for major equipment purchases, reviewing quotations and
approving significant expenditures
⇗ Foll owing up on any issues raised during audits
⇗ Authorising staff overtime, ensuring that they don’t exceed the set monthly
limits
⇗ To carry out other duties as requested by the Managing Director


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
⇗ The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in; Process Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
⇗ Postgraduate studies in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
⇗ At least 10 years’ work experience, 5 of which must have been at the
managerial level in the production/operations function.
⇗ Good knowledge in ceramics is an added advantage.
⇗ Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
⇗ Excellent communication skills
⇗ Exemplary organisational skills
⇗ Stro ng negotiation skills
⇗ ICT literacy

How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates please submit your application
enclosing detailed curriculum vitae giving three references, copies of
academic and professional certificates postal address and daytime telephone
contact addressed to:

The Managing Director
ABS Consulting Group
Workers House, 1 Pilkington Road,
9th Floor, Southern Wing
P.O. Box 29526, Kampala, Uganda

Applications can be hand delivered to our offices on Workers House, 1
Pilkington Road, 9th Floor, or emailed to info@absconsulting.co.ug

Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020

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