Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Assess machinery, utilities, production areas, storage, and curing facilities.
Identify outstanding installation, staffing, and material requirements.
Coordinate commissioning and operator training with the machine supplier and qualified technicians.
Prepare a startup plan, budget, and production schedule.
Plan and supervise daily concrete-block production.
Establish mix proportions and operating procedures supported by trials and testing.
Supervise batching, mixing, moulding, handling, curing, and storage.
Set achievable production targets based on actual machine capacity.
Reduce downtime, material waste, and rejected blocks.
Inspect raw materials and finished blocks.
Monitor block dimensions, appearance, curing, and strength-test results.
Coordinate laboratory testing to verify compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
Maintain quality records and prevent dispatch of unsuitable products.
Implement daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
Maintain service records and essential spare-parts stock.
Coordinate repairs with qualified technicians.
Ensure machinery is operated safely by trained personnel.
Train, schedule, and supervise operators and production workers.
Monitor attendance, performance, and work discipline.
Enforce safe working procedures, housekeeping, and protective-equipment requirements.
Report incidents and implement corrective actions.
Calculate and monitor production cost per saleable block.
Control cement, aggregates, fuel, spare parts, and finished-product inventories.
Maintain accurate material receipt, production, and dispatch records.
Submit purchase requests within approved budgets.
Prepare weekly reports on output, rejects, downtime, costs, stock, and staffing.
Coordinate production and dispatch to meet confirmed customer orders.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, civil engineering, or a related technical field.
At least five years of relevant manufacturing experience, including two years supervising staff.
Demonstrated experience in concrete-block, paver, or precast-concrete production.
Practical knowledge of concrete mixes, compaction, curing, quality control, and machinery maintenance.
Experience in plant startup or machinery commissioning is an advantage.
Ability to prepare production plans, budgets, inventory records, and reports.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
Good communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
Willingness to work full-time at the Bagamoyo site.
Professional Skills
How to Apply:
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