Job Purpose

To lead the production shift/function in achieving optimal production targets in alignment with sales requirements, maintaining realistic machine efficiency, and effectively minimizing operational costs.

Company background

Vegol Limited is one of the great success stories of the Ugandan business world, the company has over the years grown into one of the key players in FMCG industry. We manufacture Cooking Oils, Laundry Bar Soaps, trading in Bathing Soaps and Detrex Antibacterial Soaps as well as Bakers’ fats for bakeries. All these products can be found in every home and table top across Uganda and part of East African Countries. Vegol Limited is committed to producing safe & quality products, which delivers on the promise to quality lives in Uganda and East Africa.

Duty station- Factory Premises Located in Mukono Kyungu Trading Center

Reporting to: Production Manager with dotted line to Operations Manager

Job specification

Responsibilities (Expected Deliverables)

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to meet production targets based on sales requirements and product min-max levels.
• Troubleshoot parameter changes and implement corrective measures to enhance machine efficiency.
• Monitor product quality and perform root cause analysis to resolve quality assurance non-conformities.
• Inspect products prior to packaging and ensure all products are packed efficiently to meet specified quality and quantity standards.
• Conduct preventive maintenance through routine and total productive maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine machine testing, cleaning, and manage effective changeover processes.
• Ensure sufficient material availability and utilization according to required specifications.
• Coordinate daily stock reconciliation for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards within the department.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance reports.
• Ensure efficient and effectivity manpower utilization and deployment
• Facilitate immediate first aid activities as necessary.
• Ensure smooth shift handover and take over.

Candidate specification

• Educational requirements: Minimum Qualification of a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Machine operations with knowledge on ERPs/Oracle
• Work experience. At least 5 years of working experiences preferable in Oil Manufacturing companies with Understanding of Good manufacturing Practices and at least 2 years of being a shift supervisor.

Critical skills required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal stakeholders and
• Proactive approach to identifying, mitigating production occurrences and creative skills.

Role Value Preposition:

• Gross salary of between Ugx1,500,000 – 2,500,000/= negotiable best on experience,
• Other benefits: Medical for self, meals and telephone allowance.
• Potential roles to develop into: Production Manager.