JOB ADVERT – PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Galaxy Plastics, located in Ruiru, is seeking to recruit a PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER to join our production team. The candidate should be passionate about manufacturing operations.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in plastic manufacturing or a similar production environment
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of plastic processing machines (e.g., injection molding, extrusion)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Must be ready to start immediately

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of machine operators and production staff
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime
• Ensure machines are operated according to safety and operational guidelines
• Train, mentor, and evaluate machine operators
• Schedule shifts and allocate tasks to meet production targets
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure proper maintenance of equipment
• Identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and regulatory compliance

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV  quoting “Production Team Leader” as the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of machine operators and production staff
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime
• Ensure machines are operated according to safety and operational guidelines
• Train, mentor, and evaluate machine operators
• Schedule shifts and allocate tasks to meet production targets
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure proper maintenance of equipment
• Identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and regulatory compliance

• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Knowledge of plastic processing machines
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in plastic manufacturing or a similar production environment
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required