Operations Manager
2026-02-06T12:40:19+00:00
corporate staffing Services
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Management,Business Operations,Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-02-13T17:00:00+00:00
8
Operations Manager Job
Production Jobs
Reports to: Managing Director,
Industry: Advertising,
Location: Nairobi,
Gross Salary: Competitive
Our client, is a startup in signage advertising. They are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of their signage and displays manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth production workflows, effective resource allocation, quality control, and on-time delivery of client orders, while driving continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Workflow Management
- Oversee daily factory operations including planning, scheduling, and monitoring of signage and display projects.
- Coordinate between design, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and installation teams to ensure efficient production flow.
- Manage inventory of raw materials (acrylic, metal, vinyl, LED, substrates, etc.) and ensure timely procurement.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste, downtime, and costs.
People, Recruitment & Team Leadership
- Source, recruit, and onboard skilled staff across all departments (fabrication, printing, installation, logistics, admin).
- Supervise, train, and motivate factory staff, including machine operators, fabricators, installers, and logistics personnel.
- Develop staffing plans, allocate tasks, and ensure performance targets are met.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Quality & Compliance
- Establish and enforce strict quality control standards across all production stages.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet design specifications and client requirements.
Customer & Project Coordination
- Liaise with customers and design teams to align production with client expectations.
- Monitor project timelines and proactively address bottlenecks to meet deadlines.
- Manage after-sales support where operational input is required (e.g., installations, maintenance, defect resolution).
Financial & Strategic Management
- Monitor and control production costs, overheads, and resource utilization.
- Track KPIs such as output, scrap rates, machine uptime, and order fulfillment timelines.
- Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new machinery acquisition, and process automation.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or signage/printing/display production environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with hands-on factory floor experience.
- Knowledge of signage production processes: CNC routing, laser cutting, large format printing, vinyl application, LED integration, metal/wood fabrication, etc.
- Proficiency in ERP or production management software.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
Performance Indicators
- On-time delivery rate of projects.
- Reduction of waste and downtime.
- Employee productivity and retention.
- Customer satisfaction ratings.
- Achievement of cost efficiency targets.
Production & Workflow Management
Oversee daily factory operations including planning, scheduling, and monitoring of signage and display projects.
Coordinate between design, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and installation teams to ensure efficient production flow.
Manage inventory of raw materials (acrylic, metal, vinyl, LED, substrates, etc.) and ensure timely procurement.
Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste, downtime, and costs.
People, Recruitment & Team Leadership
Source, recruit, and onboard skilled staff across all departments (fabrication, printing, installation, logistics, admin).
Supervise, train, and motivate factory staff, including machine operators, fabricators, installers, and logistics personnel.
Develop staffing plans, allocate tasks, and ensure performance targets are met.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Quality & Compliance
Establish and enforce strict quality control standards across all production stages.
Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet design specifications and client requirements.
Customer & Project Coordination
Liaise with customers and design teams to align production with client expectations.
Monitor project timelines and proactively address bottlenecks to meet deadlines.
Manage after-sales support where operational input is required (e.g., installations, maintenance, defect resolution).
Financial & Strategic Management
Monitor and control production costs, overheads, and resource utilization.
Track KPIs such as output, scrap rates, machine uptime, and order fulfillment timelines.
Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new machinery acquisition, and process automation.
On-time delivery rate of projects.
Reduction of waste and downtime.
Employee productivity and retention.
Customer satisfaction ratings.
Achievement of cost efficiency targets.
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or signage/printing/display production environment.
Strong leadership and team management skills with hands-on factory floor experience.
Knowledge of signage production processes: CNC routing, laser cutting, large format printing, vinyl application, LED integration, metal/wood fabrication, etc.
Proficiency in ERP or production management software.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
JOB-6985e13359e25
Vacancy title:
Operations Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management,Business Operations,Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
corporate staffing Services
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 13 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Operations Manager Job
Production Jobs
Reports to: Managing Director,
Industry: Advertising,
Location: Nairobi,
Gross Salary: Competitive
Our client, is a startup in signage advertising. They are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of their signage and displays manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth production workflows, effective resource allocation, quality control, and on-time delivery of client orders, while driving continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Workflow Management
- Oversee daily factory operations including planning, scheduling, and monitoring of signage and display projects.
- Coordinate between design, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and installation teams to ensure efficient production flow.
- Manage inventory of raw materials (acrylic, metal, vinyl, LED, substrates, etc.) and ensure timely procurement.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste, downtime, and costs.
People, Recruitment & Team Leadership
- Source, recruit, and onboard skilled staff across all departments (fabrication, printing, installation, logistics, admin).
- Supervise, train, and motivate factory staff, including machine operators, fabricators, installers, and logistics personnel.
- Develop staffing plans, allocate tasks, and ensure performance targets are met.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Quality & Compliance
- Establish and enforce strict quality control standards across all production stages.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet design specifications and client requirements.
Customer & Project Coordination
- Liaise with customers and design teams to align production with client expectations.
- Monitor project timelines and proactively address bottlenecks to meet deadlines.
- Manage after-sales support where operational input is required (e.g., installations, maintenance, defect resolution).
Financial & Strategic Management
- Monitor and control production costs, overheads, and resource utilization.
- Track KPIs such as output, scrap rates, machine uptime, and order fulfillment timelines.
- Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new machinery acquisition, and process automation.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or signage/printing/display production environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with hands-on factory floor experience.
- Knowledge of signage production processes: CNC routing, laser cutting, large format printing, vinyl application, LED integration, metal/wood fabrication, etc.
- Proficiency in ERP or production management software.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
Performance Indicators
- On-time delivery rate of projects.
- Reduction of waste and downtime.
- Employee productivity and retention.
- Customer satisfaction ratings.
- Achievement of cost efficiency targets.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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