Production manager job at Turkys Mifuko June 202

Job summary

Turkys Mifuko manufactures non-woven bags at its facility in Zanzibar. The factory operates an extrusion line and multiple bag-making machines producing Rolls, D-Cut, W-Cut, laundry, and amenity bags. We are seeking an experienced Production/Factory Manager to own production end-to-end; from raw material input to finished goods output and to lead the factory through an active operational turnaround. This is a hands-on leadership role for a manufacturing professional who can drive output, control waste, enforce quality standards, and develop a production team.

Salary Range: TZS 3,500,000 – 4,000,000 Gross per Month (Commensurate with experience)

Production management

• Own and manage all production sections: Fabric Production (Extrusion & Slitting), Bag Conversion, Paper Bags, and Printing.
• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly production against customer orders and stock targets.
• Ensure production targets are met on time, within specification, and at planned material consumption rates.
• Monitor machine utilisation and drive improvements in output efficiency and uptime.
• Coordinate raw material requirements with the Inventory team to prevent production stoppages.

Quality & waste control

• Enforce quality standards across all production stages – extrusion yield, GSM accuracy, bag dimensions, seal integrity.
• Monitor and reduce waste across all sections; own the waste analysis process.
• Investigate quality failures and implement corrective actions.

Production data & reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for all production records – roll production, bag production, extrusion logs, and daily summaries.
• Analyse production data to identify yield gaps, machine performance issues, and operator productivity.
• Report daily and weekly production performance to the General Manager.
• Own the production KPI dashboard and drive improvement against targets.

Process & efficiency improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in production planning, shifts and manning levels.
• Drive optimisation and roll utilisation across product types.
• Lead the implementation of SOPs and work instructions across all production sections.

Team leadership & development

• Lead, supervise, and develop all production section heads and operators.
• Enforce the set KPIs for each section and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Build a culture of accountability, output discipline, and continuous improvement on the factory floor.
• Identify training needs and coordinate skills development for operators and technicians.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to ensure planned preventive maintenance is executed and machine availability is maximised.

Key performance indicators

• Extrusion yield (target: ≥98%).
• Bag-making yield (target: ≥95%).
• Overall material E2E yield (target: ≥93%).
• Production output vs. plan (target: ≥95% on-time fulfilment).
• Waste as a percentage of total material consumed (target: reduction month-on-month).
• Machine utilisation and downtime tracking.
• Accuracy and timeliness of production reporting.
• Operator performance scores against individual KPIs.

Turkys Mifuko Company Ltd · Zanzibar, Tanzania · Non-Woven Packaging Solutions

All applicants should share their Cv’s and Academic Certificates to hr.mifuko@turkysgroup.co.tz, gm.mifuko@turkysgroup.co.tz