Vacancy title:
Machine Shop Production Manager

Jobs at:
Corporate Staffing Services

Deadline of this Job:
27th August 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 21th August 2118 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:
Our client is a Marine and Offshore Engineering Company involved in ship repair, machining and steel fabrication services. They seek to hire a competent and detail oriented Machine Shop Manager. She/ He will be tasked with scheduling of all production activities by planning of annual works, ensure availability of materials and manpower, manage costs and expenses via process efficiencies.
Industry: Engineering
Location: Mombasa
Salary: Competitive based on experience

Machine Shop Production Manager Job Responsibilities

•  Planning, budget for the operations of the Machine shop and people working there.
  
•  Installation and alignment of equipment on to marine vessels
  
•  Oversee operations of the lathe or turning machines to ensure that specifications are met.
  
•  Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences
  
•  Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometres.
  
•  Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometres and Vernier callipers.
  
•  Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  
•  Monitor all activities including cutting, shaping and forming parts and articles from various materials, to make a complete product according to customer specifications.
  
•  Ensures quality and optimal production.
  
•  Responsible for quality, Health Safety and Environment of machine shop.
  
•  Employee training, skill development and customer interactions.
  
•  Scheduling of all production activities to include planning of annual works and maintenance.
  
•  Ensure material and manpower are available as required for operations whilst managing costs and expenses through process efficiencies.
  
•  Plan, coordinate and direct activities of the Machine Shop section/department.
  

Qualifications for the Machine Shop Production Manager Job

•  Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering.
  
•  Registered Engineer with Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) or equivalent.
  
•  Over 5 years’ hands on experience working in a machine shop, working with machine tools or doing similar work in a manufacturing environment.
  
•  A thorough understanding of machining processes, equipment technology, shop procedures and how to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
  
•  Great communication, Interpersonal and excellent time management skills.
  
•  Alertness and availability to employees and customers.
  
•  Extraverted thinker with a disciplined approach to work.
  
•  Work planning- scheduling machines, man hours and workshop occupation on jobs.
  
•  Machine occupancy management – optimizing machine use and maintenance.
  
•  Reporting – write progress reports making analyses of production data, time costing.