Key responsibilities:

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Rewinding Line safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Verify incoming coil identification, dimensions and customer specifications before processing.
• Adjust machine parameters including line speed, strip tension and side guiding to maintain product quality.
• Inspect strip surface continuously for defects such as scratches, dents, rust, oil stains, edge damage and telescoping.
• Ensure finished coils meet customer requirements for tightness, shape, dimensions and appearance.
• Record production quantities, downtime, defects and material traceability information.
• Carry out routine operator maintenance and daily inspections.
• Support maintenance activities during scheduled shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Minimize downtime through early identification and reporting of equipment abnormalities.

Quality Management

• Ensure finished coils comply with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections before, during and after rewinding.
• Verify coil weight, width, thickness and identification labels.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming material.
• Maintain full product traceability throughout the process.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and quality improvement activities.
• Reduce coil handling damage and processing defects.

Safety, Health, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to LOTOTO, Permit-to-Work and safe work practices.
• Identify, report and address unsafe conditions and near misses.
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks and emergency response activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support achievement of productivity, yield, quality and cost targets.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and equipment reliability.

Requirements

Minimum academic qualification:

• KCSE Certificate
• Government Grade Test III in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate, or equivalent technical qualification.

Added advantage:

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Steel Processing Operations.
• Training in 6S, Autonomous Maintenance and TPM.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.

Experience required:

• Minimum three (3) years' machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least one (1) year operating a Slitting Line, Cut-to-Length Line, Rewinding Line or equivalent steel processing equipment.
• Experience in steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Rewinding Line operation.
• Slitting line operation
• Tooling setup and adjustment.
• Quality inspection and process control.
• Autonomous Maintenance.
• TPM and OEE awareness.
• Problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Basic computer literacy.

Behavioural competencies

• Safety consciousness.
• Attention to detail.
• Accountability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.