Production Supervisor
2026-08-31T15:26:43+00:00
Sun King
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Manufacturing
Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations, Science & Engineering
2026-09-07T17:00:00+00:00
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About the role:
A Production Supervisor will be in charge of the overall management, supervision, and performance of the TV and smartphone assembly lines. This includes planning and executing daily production schedules, ensuring high-quality standards, maintaining a safe working environment, and steering a team of production operators and technicians. The role requires strong stewardship, hands-on technical comprehension of electronic assembly processes, and a keen focus on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
What you would be expected to do:
- Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the production floor, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow management.
- Monitor production processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate with Materials Handling Teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components for production.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Train, mentor, and develop production staff to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns within the production team.
- Work with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues, improve product quality, and optimize production processes.
- Implement Kaizen tenets and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as production output, throughput, and efficiency.
- Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- assist New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including training and trial production.
You might be a strong candidate if you:
- Possess a degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering.
- Have a minimum 5 years work experience in the electronics industry, including 2 years in supervisory.
- Demonstrate proven experience in a production supervisory role within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong comprehension of the CKD/SKD process and technology.
- Have excellent stewardship and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve production goals.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management tenets and practices.
- Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Possess excellent communication and people relations skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing guidelines, and safety regulations.
- Possess knowledge of Kaizen 6S Tenets
- Have a comprehension of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
- Possess excellent knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
- Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the production floor, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow management.
- Monitor production processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate with Materials Handling Teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components for production.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Train, mentor, and develop production staff to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns within the production team.
- Work with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues, improve product quality, and optimize production processes.
- Implement Kaizen tenets and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as production output, throughput, and efficiency.
- Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- assist New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including training and trial production.
- Strong stewardship and managerial skills
- Hands-on technical comprehension of electronic assembly processes
- Operational efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Production planning
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Root cause analysis
- Communication skills
- People relations skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing guidelines
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Knowledge of Kaizen 6S Tenets
- Comprehension of production machinery and proper assembly procedures
- Knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations
- Degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering.
- Minimum 5 years work experience in the electronics industry, including 2 years in supervisory.
- Proven experience in a production supervisory role within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong comprehension of the CKD/SKD process and technology.
JOB-6a959d3399824
Vacancy title:
Production Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Sun King
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 7 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the role:
A Production Supervisor will be in charge of the overall management, supervision, and performance of the TV and smartphone assembly lines. This includes planning and executing daily production schedules, ensuring high-quality standards, maintaining a safe working environment, and steering a team of production operators and technicians. The role requires strong stewardship, hands-on technical comprehension of electronic assembly processes, and a keen focus on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
What you would be expected to do:
- Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the production floor, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow management.
- Monitor production processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate with Materials Handling Teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components for production.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Train, mentor, and develop production staff to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns within the production team.
- Work with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues, improve product quality, and optimize production processes.
- Implement Kaizen tenets and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as production output, throughput, and efficiency.
- Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- assist New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including training and trial production.
You might be a strong candidate if you:
- Possess a degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering.
- Have a minimum 5 years work experience in the electronics industry, including 2 years in supervisory.
- Demonstrate proven experience in a production supervisory role within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong comprehension of the CKD/SKD process and technology.
- Have excellent stewardship and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve production goals.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management tenets and practices.
- Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Possess excellent communication and people relations skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing guidelines, and safety regulations.
- Possess knowledge of Kaizen 6S Tenets
- Have a comprehension of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
- Possess excellent knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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