Factory Supervisor, Production & Maintenance

Job snapshot

CNS Group Limited is recruiting a Factory Supervisor, Production & Maintenance. The position is part of clinical operations, with patient care and safety at its centre. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Nov 6, 2026.

CNS Group Limited delivers clinical services with patient safety at the centre.

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring employee attendance, productivity, conduct, and performance.
• Making sure employees follow on this listing approved production hygiene housekeeping and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role safety procedures.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of for this vacancy as covered here as covered here production in the advertised role output machine downtime material usage scrap wastage.
• Spotting standard defects and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintaining appropriate hygiene standards for in the advertised role for this vacancy the manufacture of for this vacancy food contact packaging products.
• Personally undertake practical troubleshooting and on this listing in the advertised role basic mechanical and for this vacancy electrical repairs where appropriate.
• Supporting stock control and as covered here reconciliation of in the advertised role as covered here materials used in production.
• Diagnose equipment faults and as covered here on this listing coordinate on this listing more complex repairs on for this vacancy this listing when specialist support is required.
• Spotting recurring machine problems and in the advertised role as covered here recommending in the advertised role corrective or preventive actions.
• Developing and implement preventive maintenance routines for as covered here for this vacancy production machinery and for this vacancy supporting equipment.
• Assisting with machinery trials adjustments and in the advertised role on this listing preparation for commercial production.
• Allocate duties and in on this listing the advertised role organize as covered here production shifts according to operational requirements.
• Making sure finished offerings in the advertised role meet established specifications and customer requirements.
• Making sure machines are correctly configured and for this vacancy operational ahead of complete scale production begins.
• Managing production scrap and in the advertised role regrind responsibly to on this listing on this listing minimize unnecessary material losses.
• Supporting the availability of in as covered here the advertised role essential spare parts and as covered here maintenance materials.
• Maintaining a clean organized and on this listing controlled production environment.
• Troubleshoot production problems and in on this listing the advertised role minimize unnecessary machine downtime.
• Monitoring machine performance production for this vacancy output cycle times and for this vacancy on this listing overall efficiency.
• Making sure production targets on this listing are achieved while maintaining product standard and for this vacancy operational safety.
• Maintaining appropriate maintenance records and in the advertised role equipment service schedules.
• Carrying out mould changeovers and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing adjust machine settings according to production requirements.
• Monitoring raw material availability and consumption.
• Coordinating finished-goods handling, storage, and dispatch.
• Take responsibility for the day to for this vacancy in the advertised role day running of in the advertised role production activities.
• Train supervise provide day to in the advertised role day guidance to as covered here as covered here a on this listing small local production team as covered here covering machine operators packers helpers.
• Supporting future expansion and in the advertised role on this listing increased as covered here production capacity as the operation grows.
• Plan and coordinate production according to as covered here in the advertised role required volumes schedules standard standards.
• Work with equipment suppliers, technicians, contractors; management while plant setup.
• Maintaining appropriate production and material records.
• Spotting and resolve initial technical and as covered here operational issues while commissioning.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and disciplined production practices.
• Recommend improvements to for on this listing this vacancy machinery workflows staffing and production workflows.
• Taking part in in the advertised role the installation setup testing commissioning of as covered here new plastic processing and for for this vacancy this vacancy packaging machinery.
• Monitoring operational performance and as covered here identify openings to improve productivity quality efficiency.
• Providing practical on the job training in as covered here for this vacancy machine as covered here operation production procedures safety quality hygiene.
• Preparing and submit daily production reports to as covered here management.
• Monitoring wastage and identify openings to in the advertised role improve material efficiency.

Requirements

• Good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with machinery installation and as covered here in the advertised role on this listing commissioning will be a strong advantage.
• Strong problem solving skills and on this listing for this vacancy a for this vacancy practical hands on approach to in the advertised role as covered here factory operations.
• Medical insurance.
• Open to the two local and as covered here expatriate candidates.
• For eligible expatriate candidates applicable work and for this vacancy on this listing residence for this vacancy permits will be arranged by for this vacancy as covered here as covered here the employer.
• Ability to work effectively in in the advertised role on this listing a as covered here start up manufacturing environment and in the advertised role on this listing contribute to on this listing the future expansion of the plant.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices.
• A clear grasp of for this vacancy raw material management in for this vacancy the advertised role production for this vacancy scrap regrind wastage finished goods handling.
• Knowledge of production standard control and for this vacancy food contact hygiene standards.
• Strong practical knowledge of for on this listing this vacancy plastic processing as covered here machinery production equipment mould changeovers machine settings.
• Ability to on this listing on this listing maintain as covered here accurate production maintenance downtime and in the advertised role on this listing wastage records.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of related experience in in in the advertised role the advertised role plastics for this vacancy processing or manufacturing on in the advertised role this listing preferably involving plastic food packaging.
• Open official job details.
• At least 2 years of experience in in the advertised role on this listing a as covered here supervisory or team leadership role.
• Extra applicable employment benefits on this listing will be communicated while the recruitment process.
• Apply on CNS Group careers.
• On-site staff housing.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy learn Kiswahili will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to as covered here on this listing personally troubleshoot equipment and for this vacancy on this listing undertake basic mechanical and in the advertised role electrical repairs.
• Experience supervising and in on this listing the advertised role training as covered here machine operators packers helpers in the advertised role or remaining production employees.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy Mechanical on this listing Engineering Electrical Engineering in on this listing the advertised role Industrial in the advertised role Engineering Manufacturing Polymer for in the advertised role this vacancy Plastics Technology Production Engineering or remaining related field.

Key skills

• Financial Reconciliation
• Talent Acquisition
• Nursing & Patient Care
• Clinical Care

How to apply

Apply via the CNS Group Limited careers portal for as covered here this post holder.

Apply on the CNS Group Limited site

Common questions

What role is open?

CNS Group Limited is recruiting a Factory Supervisor, Production & Maintenance.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

When does it close?

The closing date is Nov 6, 2026.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the CNS Group Limited site