Production Manager (Retail) – Nairobi, Kenya

• Plan and oversee daily and weekly production, allocate work across artisan teams, manage capacity, stock and custom orders, and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain premium quality standards across cutting, stitching, assembly and finishing implement SOPs, Lean/Six Sigma and continuous-improvement practices.
• Manage leather, hardware and other production materials and suppliers; maintain appropriate stock levels; and oversee servicing, maintenance, sourcing and commissioning of machinery and new production equipment.
• Manage production data through ERP/MRP and capacity systems, ensure accurate and timely dispatch of finished goods, and maintain compliance with labour, occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead the transition from workshop to factory-grade operations by developing scalable processes, workflows and systems, and oversee the layout, workflow, equipment and operational setup of the new factory.
• Manage custom and private-label production, including sampling, costing and timelines.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years production management experience in leather goods, footwear, garments, furniture or similar skilled manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership skills with experience managing production teams and developing supervisors.
• Process improvement experience, including SOPs, Lean/Six Sigma and manufacturing scale-up.
• Strong production planning and ERP/MRP skills, including capacity, materials, workflows and output management.
• Knowledge of quality, machinery, materials and compliance, including workplace safety, labour and environmental standards.
• Strong commercial and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of costs, yield, margins and delivery targets.

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