Manufacturing managers
Manufacturing managers plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing production activities of large enterprises or as the manager of a small manufacturing company.
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Manufacturing managers - from Ksh52,034 to Ksh374,405 per month - 2025.
- A Manufacturing managers typically earns between Ksh52,034 and Ksh134,119 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh81,245 and Ksh225,206 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans
- Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
- Controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
- Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs
- Consulting with and informing other managers about production matters
- Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
- Controlling the preparation of production records and reports
- Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
- Identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured
- Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment
- Overseeing the provision of quotations for the manufacture of specialized goods and establishing contracts with customers and suppliers
- Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff