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Head of Production – FMCG (Kenya)
2026-11-09T10:30:56+00:00
Stan Consulting Group Limited
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-11-23T17:00:00+00:00
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Stan Consulting Group Limited was established in the year 2009, with an objective of providing a wide range of consulting services to our clients. We (SCG Ltd) are NITA Approved trainer (NITA/TRN/805) and IHRM registered trainer (IHRM C00304).

Roles/Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership of the production function, ensuring efficient and timely execution of production plans.
  • Develop, implement and monitor production schedules to ensure products are manufactured according to demand, capacity and delivery requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve production processes, optimise workflows, minimise downtime and enhance productivity.
  • Ensure production activities comply with established quality standards, product specifications and applicable industry regulations.
  • Monitor production costs, control operational expenditure and implement measures to minimise waste and improve resource utilisation.
  • Lead, mentor and develop production managers, supervisors and operational teams to achieve departmental objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental standards across all production operations.
  • Oversee the effective utilisation of machinery, equipment, raw materials, labour and other production resources.
  • Establish and monitor key production performance indicators, prepare reports and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production capacity, efficiency and product quality.
  • Work closely with procurement, supply chain, quality assurance, maintenance and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Align production strategies with the organisation's overall business objectives, growth plans and operational requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, Food Science or a related field.
  • At least 10–15 years of progressive experience in production or manufacturing management, with substantial leadership experience.
  • Experience in FMCG manufacturing will be a strong advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of production planning, quality management, lean manufacturing and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large production teams and complex manufacturing operations.
  • Strong financial management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and strategic planning abilities.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership of the production function, ensuring efficient and timely execution of production plans.
  • Develop, implement and monitor production schedules to ensure products are manufactured according to demand, capacity and delivery requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve production processes, optimise workflows, minimise downtime and enhance productivity.
  • Ensure production activities comply with established quality standards, product specifications and applicable industry regulations.
  • Monitor production costs, control operational expenditure and implement measures to minimise waste and improve resource utilisation.
  • Lead, mentor and develop production managers, supervisors and operational teams to achieve departmental objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental standards across all production operations.
  • Oversee the effective utilisation of machinery, equipment, raw materials, labour and other production resources.
  • Establish and monitor key production performance indicators, prepare reports and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production capacity, efficiency and product quality.
  • Work closely with procurement, supply chain, quality assurance, maintenance and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Align production strategies with the organisation's overall business objectives, growth plans and operational requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of production planning, quality management, lean manufacturing and operational efficiency.
  • Strong financial management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and strategic planning abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large production teams and complex manufacturing operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, Food Science or a related field.
  • Experience in FMCG manufacturing will be a strong advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Head of Production – FMCG (Kenya)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Stan Consulting Group Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 23 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Stan Consulting Group Limited was established in the year 2009, with an objective of providing a wide range of consulting services to our clients. We (SCG Ltd) are NITA Approved trainer (NITA/TRN/805) and IHRM registered trainer (IHRM C00304).

Roles/Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership of the production function, ensuring efficient and timely execution of production plans.
  • Develop, implement and monitor production schedules to ensure products are manufactured according to demand, capacity and delivery requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve production processes, optimise workflows, minimise downtime and enhance productivity.
  • Ensure production activities comply with established quality standards, product specifications and applicable industry regulations.
  • Monitor production costs, control operational expenditure and implement measures to minimise waste and improve resource utilisation.
  • Lead, mentor and develop production managers, supervisors and operational teams to achieve departmental objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental standards across all production operations.
  • Oversee the effective utilisation of machinery, equipment, raw materials, labour and other production resources.
  • Establish and monitor key production performance indicators, prepare reports and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production capacity, efficiency and product quality.
  • Work closely with procurement, supply chain, quality assurance, maintenance and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Align production strategies with the organisation's overall business objectives, growth plans and operational requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, Food Science or a related field.
  • At least 10–15 years of progressive experience in production or manufacturing management, with substantial leadership experience.
  • Experience in FMCG manufacturing will be a strong advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of production planning, quality management, lean manufacturing and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large production teams and complex manufacturing operations.
  • Strong financial management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and strategic planning abilities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, November 23 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 09-11-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-11-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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