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Factory Manager
PENPOINT STATIONERS AND PRINTERS LIMITED
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 4 hours ago (22 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Submit an updated CV. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview and demonstrate their knowledge of production planning, stock control and factory management.
Job Description
The Factory Manager will oversee daily production operations at Penpoint Stationers, ensuring efficient output, quality standards and optimal use of resources. Responsibilities include managing staff, controlling inventory, supervising machine maintenance and coordinating dispatch. The role requires at least three years of manufacturing experience in a similar environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma or certificate in Production Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Chain
- • 3–5 years of experience in a factory or packaging environment, preferably paper or tissue products
- • Proven experience supervising production teams and managing stock control
- • Strong understanding of production planning, quality control and machine operations
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Plan and supervise daily production activities to meet output targets
- • Ensure machines, operators and materials are ready before production starts
- • Monitor production output, downtime, wastage and delays
- • Supervise factory staff, allocate duties and enforce discipline and safety
- • Train employees on proper handling of machines and materials
- • Monitor raw material, packaging and finished‑goods inventory and record movements
- • Prevent theft, damage and unexplained stock losses
- • Coordinate with finance and administration on stock records and production reports
- • Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet size, count, packaging and hygiene standards
- • Identify quality issues early and implement corrective actions
- • Oversee machine operation, maintenance scheduling and basic troubleshooting
- • Coordinate packing and dispatch of finished goods, ensuring timely order fulfillment
- • Prepare daily and weekly production, stock and performance reports for management
- • Recommend process improvements to reduce wastage and increase efficiency