Workshop Floor Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in the woodwork industry is seeking to recruit 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 SOPs.
  • Inspect raw materials and finished products for quality.
  • Coordinate closely with the Sales & 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 in 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 on the floor.
  • Structured, disciplined, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Competent in reporting tools (Odoo/Excel/updates and checklists).
  • Proactive problem solver.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, a cover letter, and their expected salary range to info@atarahsolutions.co.ke with the subject line “Workshop Floor Manager.” Deadline for applications is 19th December 2025.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.