Wood Production Supervisor - Juja
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Job Summary
- Our client is seeking an experienced Wood Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in a wood manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate must have prior hands-on experience in the wood processing, timber, pallet manufacturing, or related wood products industry and be capable of leading production teams to achieve quality, productivity, and safety targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily wood production activities.
- Ensure production targets are achieved within the required timelines.
- Plan and allocate work to production staff effectively.
- Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Minimize material wastage and improve production efficiency.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of woodworking machinery.
- Enforce workplace safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
- Monitor raw material usage and finished goods output.
- Prepare daily production reports and maintain accurate records.
- Train, mentor, and supervise production employees.
- Coordinate with maintenance and quality control teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Wood Technology, Production Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience supervising production in a wood processing, timber, furniture, sawmill, or pallet manufacturing company.
- Strong knowledge of wood manufacturing processes and production planning.
- Experience managing production teams and meeting production targets.
- Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy with the ability to prepare production reports.
- Applicants residing in Juja or its surrounding areas will have an added advantage.
- Candidates who can join immediately are highly encouraged to apply.