Production Supervisor

Department: Research & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kenya

Reporting To: Manufacturing Project Manager

Description

Job Location: Tatu City, Kenya

About the role:
A Production Supervisor  will be in charge of the overall management, supervision, and performance of the TV and smartphone assembly lines. This includes planning and executing daily production schedules, ensuring high-quality standards, maintaining a safe working environment, and steering a team of production operators and technicians. The role requires strong stewardship, hands-on technical comprehension of electronic assembly processes, and a keen focus on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

What you would be expected to do:

• Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the production floor, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow management.
• Monitor production processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with Materials Handling Teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components for production.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Train, mentor, and develop production staff to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns within the production team.
• Work with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues, improve product quality, and optimize production processes.
• Implement Kaizen tenets and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as production output, throughput, and efficiency.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• assist New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including training and trial production.

You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Possess a degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• Have a minimum 5 years work experience in the electronics industry, including 2 years in supervisory.
• Demonstrate proven experience in a production supervisory role within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong comprehension of the CKD/SKD process and technology.
• Have excellent stewardship and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve production goals.
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management tenets and practices.
• Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Possess excellent communication and people relations skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Possess knowledge of Kaizen 6S Tenets
• Have a comprehension of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
• Possess excellent knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry; 
•  The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world;  
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds. Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy.

We place great importance on sustaining a diverse, inclusive work environment. 

We believe that diversity (of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, personality type, perspective, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different) enriches innovation and our competitiveness in the market. 
 
We strive to ensure diverse perspectives inform critical decisions, and we actively work towards ensuring all Greenlighters feel like they belong.  We also know that sustaining an inclusive workplace requires conscious effort and is a continuous journey, not an end-state.
 
Greenlight recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes individuals based on experiences and demonstrated job performance, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/AIDS status,  disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.