Background

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of Our client in the Manufacturing Sector, we are looking for competent and experienced Shift Engineer to be based in Jinja.

Reports To:

Production/Manufacturing Head.

Duty Station:

Jinja, Uganda.

Job Summary:

The Shift Engineer will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficient use of resources, and maintaining high-quality standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production activities during assigned shifts.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize process efficiency, identifying areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues or production problems.
• Lead and develop a team of production staff.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance team for equipment upkeep
• Prepare production reports and analyse data for improvement opportunities.
• Optimize production processes and equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with production equipment
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Monitor and report on production metrics (output, downtime, quality)

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferably steel production
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with production planning and quality control.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.

Working Conditions:

• Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, 12hours per day operation.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and machinery

Note:

The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Thursday 2nd April 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Supervise and coordinate production activities during assigned shifts.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize process efficiency, identifying areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues or production problems.
• Lead and develop a team of production staff.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance team for equipment upkeep
• Prepare production reports and analyse data for improvement opportunities.
• Optimize production processes and equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with production equipment
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Monitor and report on production metrics (output, downtime, quality)

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with production planning and quality control.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferably steel production