{"id":95256,"date":"2026-04-29T12:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/production-shift-coordinator\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:03:24","slug":"production-shift-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/production-shift-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Shift Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p>\tAs a Production Shift Coordinator at Mars, you will be a key figure in our production management team, responsible for overseeing the smooth execution of our production plans. You&#8217;ll drive efficiency, maintain our high quality and safety standards, and actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of our production processes. This role requires a combination of leadership, problem-solving, and collaborative skills to achieve optimal production performance and deliver our beloved products.<\/p>\n<p>What are we looking for?<\/p>\n<p>\tA Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Food Science and Technology, Science, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.<br \/>\n\tA minimum of 4 years of experience within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.<br \/>\n\tYou&#8217;re a strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate to people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.<br \/>\n\tProven experience in problem-solving and handling challenging situations effectively.<br \/>\n\tPeople management experience is advantageous, along with a passion for working with and developing teams.<\/p>\n<p>What would be your key responsibilities?<\/p>\n<p>\tLead shift handover meetings and performance reviews, utilizing systems like FMOS and iObeya to track and deliver KPIs for safety, quality, and productivity.<br \/>\n\tAct as the first point of contact for operational issues, ensuring clear communication and timely escalation to the relevant teams.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with cross-functional partners in Quality, Safety, and Engineering to ensure consistent product quality and process reliability.<br \/>\n\tPromote and drive a culture of continuous improvement using LEAN principles and structured problem-solving.<br \/>\n\tManage inventory for your area, from ordering consumables to conducting stock counts and investigating variances.<br \/>\n\tOversee shift scheduling to ensure production plans are met efficiently, meeting customer demand.<br \/>\n\tAct as an Emergency Manager, assessing risks and leading the response to any emergency situations in the factory.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>mars.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/mars.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[692],"job-categories":[723,693,813],"job-types":[687],"class_list":{"0":"post-95256","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-nairobi","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/95256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=95256"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=95256"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=95256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}