Mukwano Industries is one of the great success stories of the Ugandan business world. The company has over the years, grown into one of the leading FMCG conglomerates in East Africa, with interests that include manufacturing, agriculture, and property development. Its products, ranging from detergents to cooking oil and soap; from drinking water to household and commercial plastics; can be found in every home across Uganda. Mukwano Industries is committed to producing safe & quality brands, which deliver on the promise to enrich lives in Africa and make a difference every day. COMPETITIVE TERMS It’s an exciting time for an organization such as Mukwano with regards to talent, Innovations in technology, processes, tools, and mind-sets continue to accelerate how we approach our ability to source and acquire employees. As a market major, we have been seizing the opportunity to move our capabilities forward and create true competitive advantage, leveraging on the talent of our people. We are currently looking for a vibrant, energetic candidate, to join hands with us, and help find and hire top talent in our exciting growth journey.

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to Production Officer / Business Unit Manager, The Successful Candidate Will; Key Result Areas:

• Allocate and monitor work assigned to subordinates to ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide technical guidance and support to subordinates in the plant.
• Monitor inventory levels and prepare requisitions for raw materials and spare parts.
• Prepare and submit daily production reports accurately and timely.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to ensure timely execution and minimize downtime.
• Ensure efficient plant utilization while adhering to company quality standards and production planning.
• Monitor worker performance during the production process, ensuring adherence to productivity and quality targets.
• Enter production data into the Enterprise Resource Application database.
• Ensure proper housekeeping practices are maintained in production area.
• In consultation with the production Officer / Manager, determine and implement efficient production methods.
• Ensure that the products are produced on time and meet quality standards.
• Monitor the production process to ensure compliance with quality control programs.
• Select and maintain equipment, working closely with managers to achieve company objectives.
• Implement the health and safety guidelines to protect employees, materials and machinery.
• Identify training needs and provide necessary skill development opportunities for staff.
• Communicate business and company issues effectively to the line manager and foster a positive team spirit.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the PO / Manufacturing Manager / BUM.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management or related discipline.
• Good communication skills including reading skills.
• An aptitude for math.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• The ability to work in high places.
• The ability to get along well with co-workers.
• The ability to keep up to date with changing technology.
• Strategic Planning.
• Team building skills.
• Decision & problem-solving skills.
• Planning skills.
• Conform to environmental management system requirements.

Experience needed

2 Years relevant experience in a manufacturing or recycling plant, preferably in a supervisory role.

• Allocate and monitor work assigned to subordinates to ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide technical guidance and support to subordinates in the plant.
• Monitor inventory levels and prepare requisitions for raw materials and spare parts.
• Prepare and submit daily production reports accurately and timely.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to ensure timely execution and minimize downtime.
• Ensure efficient plant utilization while adhering to company quality standards and production planning.
• Monitor worker performance during the production process, ensuring adherence to productivity and quality targets.
• Enter production data into the Enterprise Resource Application database.
• Ensure proper housekeeping practices are maintained in production area.
• In consultation with the production Officer / Manager, determine and implement efficient production methods.
• Ensure that the products are produced on time and meet quality standards.
• Monitor the production process to ensure compliance with quality control programs.
• Select and maintain equipment, working closely with managers to achieve company objectives.
• Implement the health and safety guidelines to protect employees, materials and machinery.
• Identify training needs and provide necessary skill development opportunities for staff.
• Communicate business and company issues effectively to the line manager and foster a positive team spirit.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the PO / Manufacturing Manager / BUM.

• Good communication skills including reading skills.
• An aptitude for math.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• The ability to work in high places.
• The ability to get along well with co-workers.
• The ability to keep up to date with changing technology.
• Strategic Planning.
• Team building skills.
• Decision & problem-solving skills.
• Planning skills.
• Conform to environmental management system requirements.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management or related discipline.
• 2 Years relevant experience in a manufacturing or recycling plant, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations.