Jobs Kenya

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  • Head of Department – Training

    Head of Department – Training

    Overview
    The head of training contributes to the organizational goals by managing the training department and taking responsibility for the effective control of the critical areas, namely; financial responsibility of the department, reaching the goals of the Krones training academy through customer interactions and upskilling of technical staff.
    Task and Responsibilities
    Oversee the training department in East Africa region, manage and control the training department budget, allocation of expenses, costing structures and turnover and monthly controlling, monthly WIP and stats, all related costing structures.
    Interact and build relationships with customers for training matters, identifying their training needs and requirements and ensuring rollout and implement of their needs.
    Support educational initiatives within the region (government or institutional).
    Client and management of presentations and reports.
    Manage and coordinate apprenticeship training program.
    Full involvement of technical training of technicians in East Africa.
    Ensure that all technicians development plans are implemented and monitored and capitalized on training interventions.
    Strategic development of the academy within the sub-region i.e people development, marketing, resource planning, technical trainers accreditations, training center development and product development in conjuction with the Training Manager Africa.
    Responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of the training center and relevant training equipment.
    Knowledge and experience
    Knowledge of Krones academy and its range of courses
    Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation
    Knowledge of apprenticeship programs and standards
    Knowledge of business administration
    Strong verbal and written skills
    Qualifications and education required
    Higher National Diploma or Unversity Degree in Engineering
    4-7 years experience in similar field
    Experience in using SAP
    Bottling and manufacturing technical background

  • LCS Coordinator – CSC

    LCS Coordinator – CSC

    Department: Service Department
    Reporting Structure: Service Manager- East Africa
    Overview of the Job: The LCS Coordinator – CSC contributes to the organisational goals by taking responsibility of the management and administration functions that support the effective running of projects led by the CSC Project Manager.
    Task and Responsibilities
    Warranty Claims input and follow up, provide weekly status to CSC Project manager
    Interface between Krones East Africa and KAG Germany
    Support LCS with Ideas and technical help or proposals
    Organization, planning and validation of all maintenance activities and tasks in collaboration with the client
    Liaising and coordination between customer and CSC, KAG, KEA project management
    Cost and financial management of CSC projects (Raise quotations)
    Spare and wear parts management in co-operation with LCS Centre
    Provide SOKI report on a monthly basis to CSC Project
    Knowledge and Experience
    One (1) year similar experience in a similar field
    Experience in SAP
    Knowledge of Krones industry
    Strong verbal and written skills
    Strong interpersonal skills – team builder and participant
    Qualifications & Skills:
    Diploma in Business Management or Engineering
    Customer orientation
    Personal competencies
    Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
    Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
    Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
    Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally
    Specific job skills
    Highly skilled in time management
    Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
    Computer Skills
    MS Office – Word, Excel, outlook.

  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Overview: The Project Manager contributes to the organizational goals by managing the project and taking responsibility for the effective control of the critical areas, namely; scope of works, timelines, financial costing and quality workmanship and ensures high performance standards in meeting the deliverables of the project.
     Task and Responsibilities
    Organization, planning and validation of all technical activities activities and tasks in collaboration with the clients personnel where appropriate
    Financial management and cost control of the project
    Claim and reclamation management
    Spare and wear parts management in relation to projects
    Co-ordinate all communication between Krones EA, Krones AG and the client
    Manage maintenance contracts
    Manage key account customers
    Manage new installations and commissioning
     Knowledge and experience
    Knowledge in project management principals and techniques
    Knowledge of Krones technology and its range of equipment
    Exposure to complex projects
    Strong verbal and written skills
    Qualifications and education required
    Higher National Diploma in Engineering
    3 years experience in similar field
    Ms Project is an added advantage
    Experience in using SAP
    Solid and proven technical background
    Personal competencies
    Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
    Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
    Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
    Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally
     Specific job skills
    Creating and managing project plans, monitoring timelines, resources and address problem areas
    Skilled in time management and strategic planning
    Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
    Computer Skills
    MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
    SAP (pref)
    Literacy and Numeracy
    Good financial understanding
    Ability to read/write and communicate in English
    Management Ability
    Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise work load by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
    Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
    Solution orientated and results driven
    Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
    Client focused
    Administration skills
    Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients
    Other
    Able to travel both domestic and foreign
    Possess a valid passport

  • Service Technician Mechanical

    Service Technician Mechanical

    Overview of the Job
     
    To provide professional technical specialist support and service in respect of all Krones  equipment so that equipment availability and efficiency is optimised and improved and losses and risks are minimised
     
     
    Task and Responsibilities
     
    Perform the day to day total productive maintenance to ensure that machinery are               maintained in an effective, up to date accurate manner
    Complete equipment/parts audits
    Maintain a safe working environment
    Manage, implement and improve continuous projects
    Conduct audits
    Manage personal development and performance
    Communicate/interact with the client, technicians and the office to ensure flow of projects and customer requirements
    Fault find in a logical and professional manner
    Attend to breakdowns telephonically and physically
     
     
    Knowledge and Experience
     
    Knowledge of Krones technology and its range of equipment
    Exposure to complex projects
    Sales business knowledge
    Strong verbal and written skills
    Strong interpersonal skills – team builder and participant
     
     
    Qualifications & Skills:
     
    Diploma/University Degree in  Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics
    3-5 years in engineering experience
    Solid and proven technical background
    Very good negotiation and communication skills
     
    Personal competencies
     
    Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
    Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
    Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
    Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally
     
    Specific Job Skills
     
    Highly skilled in time management
    Solid problem solving skills and ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
     
    Computer Skills  
    MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project (pref)
    SAP (pref)
     
    Literacy and Numeracy  
    ·         Ability to Read/Write in English and do Calculations.
     
    Management Ability
     
    Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise work load by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
    Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
    Solution orientated and results driven
    Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
    Client focused
    Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients
     
    Other
     
    Able to travel both domestic and foreign
    Possess a valid passport

  • New Business Development Lead

    New Business Development Lead

    Job description
    Department:Sales DepartmentReporting Structure:Head of Sales DepartmentLocation:Ethiopia and Kenya
    Overview
    The Business Development Lead contributes to the organisational goal by promoting primarily the sales of new machines and LCS products. The Business Development Lead facilitates the client relationship by effective communication with interaction internally to ensure the client’s needs are met or exceeded.
    Tasks & Responsibilities

    Establish and keep close contact to all customers and provide effective customer solutions on all Krones equipment.
    Promote sales of New Machines and LCS Products (spare parts kits, rebuild/exchange programs, retrofits, SIPS, LDS, overhauls and Service Level Agreements)
    Liaise with clients regarding new machine and LCS product enquiries, prepare quotes and/or obtain samples, provide solutions and determine pricing quotations of items specified.
    Liaise with Krones New Equipment and LCS Sales Departments to obtain all necessary information.
    Initiate received orders and build the client relationship by keeping them informed of the status of their orders and ensure deadlines are met
    Facilitate communication with the Krones operational departments, scheduling of resources and addressing warranty, replacement and additional parts required for the client
    Facilitate all client logistics, administration and financial management transactions.
    Facilitate the close-out of the order by ensuring customer satisfaction.
    Be involved with special projects, help co-ordinate internal and external communication with the client
    Travel frequently to specific client locations and perform product presentations and attend relevant project meetings.
    Grow the potential market for new machine and LCS products by following up on leads for new customers and proactively finding new customers.
    Form an integral part for the Krones East Africa Team in Ethiopia and Kenya

    Qualification and education required

    University degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Process Engineering or Business Administration with a solid technical understanding
    At least 5 years in a similar field

    Knowledge and Experience

    Basic understanding of Bottling plants and our Krones product portfolio
    General project management abilities
    Customer relations and orientation
    Sales effectiveness and understanding
    Understanding of business administration

    Skills and Personal competency

    Negotiation skills
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Organization Skills
    Problem Solving
    Computer Skills
    Ms Office

    Other

    Willingness to travel extensively in the East African Region

    Application deadline: 31st August 2018

  • Storeman

    Storeman

    Department: Material Management
    Reporting Structure: Head of Material Management
    Overview
    The store-man contributes to the company by providing day to day warehouse operations such as goods receipt, storage and distribution of stock, stock control, goods classification, goods returns and all relevant documentation.
    Responsibilities

    Receiving and accepting of deliveries of supplies, tools, materials, and equipment inspecting deliveries for damage, verification of quantities received against purchase orders and delivery documentation,which also includes goods returns by customers.
    Correct storing of deliveries inwards using bins and/or specialized storage containers using appropriate packaging.
    Correct recording of receipts inwards and dispatches outwards and generally maintaining stock records.
    Monitoring of minimum and maximum inventory levels and requisitioning of new stocks where minimum levels have been reached.
    Dispatch of deliveries that are numerically correct appropriately packed in accordance with Customer orders accompanied with correct delivery documentation.
    Securing return of duly signed and completed delivery documentation from customers (PODs), which are forwarded to the company’s LCS Sales department.
    Conducting interim and year-end stock counts
    Recommending stock adjustments interms of accepted obsolescence rules.
    Maintaining warehouse in a clean andorderly condition.
    Maintaining spare part documentation
    Emergency stand by service, attendto emergency deliveries outside normal trading hours
    Ensure tools are stored properly and are fully functional

    Knowledge and experience

    Warehouse operations and methods,stocks and inventory management
    Basic Knowledge of tools
    Goods issue and goods receipt practices, procedures and terminology
    Methods and techniques of effective customer service.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies or Warehouse Management
    Minimum 4 years in a similar field
    Self-motivated,independent,solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
    Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally
    Good Communication skills both written and verbal

    Computer Skills

    MS Office
    SAP

    Other

    A certificate of good conduct
    Additional occupational training such as first aid, Health and Safety, Security awareness would be an added advantage

  • Technical Training Specialist- Mechanical

    Technical Training Specialist- Mechanical

    Job Summary
    Providing specialized and effective trainining our customers in the East African region.
    Job Description
    Krones LCS Center East Africa Ltd is seeking to recruit a Technical Training Specialist- Mechanic The company provides after sales services to clients in the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. The LCS covers all maintenance and repair services, spare parts and change parts. Customer responsiveness is a top priority for our service business
    Department: Training Reporting Structure: Head of Training Department
    Overview: The Technical Training Specialist contributes to the organizational goals by providing specialized and effective trainining our customers in the East African region.
    The trainer will be responsible for training of our Krones machinery including Filler, Mixer and Contiform
    Task and Responsibilities

    To deliver standard and customised training courses to external customers.
    To assist customers and service with their training needs by developing training and assessment documentation.
    To assist with the development of new training courses in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders.
    To manage and maintain accurate records of all training delivered. To give feedback adequate feedback to delegates on all training conducted.
    To organise training in conjunction with sales, customers and Training Academy in Germany.
    To assist with the setup and maintenance of the internal training facility.
    To assist with the marketing and promotion of training to external customers

    Knowledge and Experience

    Knowledge of Krones academy and its range of courses. Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation.
    Experience as a Technician on Krones Machinery (Filler,Mixer and Contiform).
    Knowledge and experience as Technical trainer in a beverage packaging environment.
    Knowledge of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of Krones Machinery.

    Qualifications and Education

    Required Higher National Diploma or University Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
    4-7 years field experience, specializing in specific machines in the beverage packaging industry.

    Personal Competencies

    Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills.
    Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally.
    Good Communication skills ( written, presentation and facilitation).
    Good Knowledge
    Transfer skills.
    Client focused.
    Computer Skills:
    MS Office Other:
    Willing to travel both domestic and internationally (extensive travel).