Workshop Floor Manager at Atarah Solutions
Confidential
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Workshop Floor Manager
About the Role
A reputable organization in the woodwork industry is seeking a competent and hands-on Workshop Floor Manager to join their production team in Maragua. The successful candidate will oversee workshop operations, ensuring daily output, discipline, and quality standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily planning sessions and allocate tasks to artisans and teams
- Break down weekly production schedules into clear daily deliverables
- Monitor progress of all jobs, ensuring timelines, tools, and materials are in place
- Enforce workshop discipline, punctuality, and adherence to standard operating procedures
- Inspect raw materials and finished products for quality assurance
- Coordinate closely with the Sales and Project team to align on deadlines and client expectations
- Train and motivate artisans to improve both speed and quality of work
- Ensure cleanliness and adherence to safety standards
Requirements
- Proven experience supervising a workshop or production floor (woodwork or manufacturing)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold teams accountable fairly and firmly
- Hands-on and highly visible presence on the floor
- Structured, disciplined approach with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Competency in reporting tools (Odoo, Excel, updates, and checklists)
- Proactive problem-solving abilities