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Packaging Machine Operator Team Lead Jobs in Kajiado County, Kenya at Sunda International

Title: Packaging Machine Operator Team Lead

Company: Sunda International

Location: Kajiado County, Kenya

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and results-oriented Packaging Machine Operator Team Lead to lead and inspire a large team of packaging machine operators. The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging operations while achieving production targets and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate a large team of packaging machine operators.
  • Plan manpower and organize shift activities to meet production targets.
  • Monitor machine operations, output, downtime, and operational performance.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
  • Identify and escalate machine faults, defects, abnormalities, and production issues.
  • Minimize downtime, material wastage, and operational losses.
  • Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
  • Train, coach, and monitor operators on machine operation, safety, and quality.
  • Maintain accurate production, shift, and performance records.
  • Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and team performance.

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
  • Proven experience leading or supervising large teams of operators within a manufacturing setup is mandatory.
  • Experience working with packaging or production machines is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage manpower, shifts, productivity, and production targets.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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