FACTORY MANAGER – RIGID PACKAGING @ YRCS
The Factory Manager for Rigid Packaging will be responsible for leading end-to-end factory operations in Kenya. This senior leadership role involves ensuring high standards of production efficiency, quality, safety, and cost optimization across multiple processes. Technologies include PET preforms, closures, injection molding, blow molding, thinwall, IML, crates, and offset printing. The candidate will oversee production, maintenance, quality, and dispatch functions to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.
The role also entails strategic planning, such as leading plant budgeting, cost control, and profitability initiatives. The manager will be tasked with plant expansion, installation, and commissioning projects while ensuring strict compliance with ISO and customer audit requirements. Managing large cross-functional teams and coordinating with external vendors and suppliers are critical components of this position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the packaging industry and a proven track record of driving automation and Lean manufacturing practices.
The role also entails strategic planning, such as leading plant budgeting, cost control, and profitability initiatives. The manager will be tasked with plant expansion, installation, and commissioning projects while ensuring strict compliance with ISO and customer audit requirements. Managing large cross-functional teams and coordinating with external vendors and suppliers are critical components of this position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the packaging industry and a proven track record of driving automation and Lean manufacturing practices.
Key Requirements
20+ years of experience in rigid packaging manufacturing.
Deep technical knowledge of PET preforms and closures.
Expertise in injection and blow molding technologies.
Demonstrated success in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement.
Experience with thinwall, IML, crates, and offset printing.
Advanced skills in plant budgeting and profitability initiatives.
Capability to lead plant expansion and installation projects.
Strong background in ISO compliance and safety regulations.
Leadership experience managing large cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in driving Lean, TPM, and automation initiatives.