About Northbridge Corp
Northbridge Corp is a pharmaceutical distribution company that supplies medicines, medical consumables, and laboratory reagents to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across Kenya. Licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Northbridge was founded in 2008 and operates from a 40,000-square-foot distribution centre in Nairobi's Industrial Area. The company works with over fifty local and international manufacturers and distributes more than 3,000 product lines. Northbridge Corp employs 200 staff and runs a fleet of thirty refrigerated and ambient delivery vehicles that serve clients in all forty-seven counties.
What you will do:
You will supervise the production line, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, quality standards are met, and production targets are achieved. Daily tasks include monitoring machine performance, conducting quality checks on finished products, managing production staff, and reporting on output and efficiency metrics. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, coordinating with the maintenance team to minimise equipment downtime, and implementing process improvements to increase productivity. You will also ensure that all production activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Experience with lean manufacturing principles and quality management systems such as ISO 9001 is valuable. The position requires the ability to work in a factory environment with exposure to noise, heat, and chemicals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Northbridge Corp is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
