Jobs Kenya

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  • Product Developer

    Product Developer

    Job Description
    MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Executing out the implementation of the departmental strategy in line with the production strategy, policies, processes and procedures to achieve the organization’s objectives.
    Applying product technical aspects to come up with standard operating procedures.
    Conducting trials to scale up new products to desired standards.
    Overseeing plant trials, drafting of standards, and training operators and online quality checkers
    Conducting market research to capture consumer needs
    Bench marking and implementing best practices in manufacturing and respective areas of work.
    Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

    Diploma in food Science
    At-least 3 year(s) relevant experience in FMCG as a Product developer
    Should demonstrate decision making, reporting and presentation skills.

    All applications should be done on or before close of business 6th March 2019 on link below:
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  • Maintenance Engineer Technical Machine Operator

    Maintenance Engineer Technical Machine Operator

    Our client a leading FMCG company based in Mombasa is looking to hire an  Maintenance Engineer.
    Job Profile
    To ensure all Production plants are in good working condition at all times and breakdowns are minimized through preventive maintenance schedules. Breakdowns should also be attended to in least possible time so as to maximized production from the plants.
    Principal Accountabilities
    Ensuring; –

    Maintenance of Generators, boilers both fire tube and oil, chillers, air coolers, pumps, gearbox, blowers, compressors, power plant auxiliaries and other machines in the plants in coordination with the production team to minimize downtime.
    Continuous follow up and proper scheduling of Preventive Maintenance for all plants including instruments
    Efficient spares and stores management
    Ensuring 95% machine availability
    Work order management system
    Flagging system should be introduced and implementation on attending all flagged areas immediately.
    Training of subordinates and efficient manpower utilization
    Waste Minimization
    Safety

    Responsibilities

    Maintenance of generators, compressors, water chillers and air coolers, Pumps, Blowers, alignment
    During breakdown, dismantle, diagnose and repair in the least possible time to avoid loss of production
    Diagnose problems with folk lift, then refer to transport department for any repairs.
    Lifting of equipment’s on the site when required for project completion.
    Allocation of staff to complete tasks required in the department and monitoring of manpower utilization.
    Preventive maintenance schedules for all above equipment’s should be put in place.
    Ensure all spare parts are correctly stored and easily available at the shortest possible time. Records and stocks need to maintained for efficient resolution of breakdowns
    Staff training in correct procedures during maintenance jobs taking place
    Safety of the staff at all times to be ensured.
    5S and housekeeping to be maintained in workshop and all surrounding areas

    Qualifications

    Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
    At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing sector
    Experience in Plant Maintenance especially pumps, diesel engines, compressors, refrigeration, gearbox, Boilers and power plant auxiliaries
    A degree in mechanical Engineering and plant is an added advantage.
    Attention to detail, good planning of schedule, knowledge of engineering tools, safety and health awareness, ability to think fast on feet, driving skills

    Person Specification Skills

    Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle a large number of tasks at the same time
    Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and address key issues Sound financial management and budgeting skills with the ability to monitor Variances
    High level of computer and numeracy skills and comfort working with numbers, attention to detail
    Sound database management and operation skills with ability to extract critical information
    Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people, must be flexible and able to multi-task
    Well-developed verbal and written communications skills

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  • Business Development Manager Finance Manager Assistant General Manager Maintenance Engineer

    Business Development Manager Finance Manager Assistant General Manager Maintenance Engineer

    Our client a well-established electro mechanical contractor and supplier in Kenya is looking to hire a Business Development Manager.
    Job Profile
    To formulate and implement sales and marketing strategies to ensure increased revenue, profits, market share and customer satisfaction and the realization of short term and long-term corporate marketing objectives.
    Responsibilities

    Generate and validate new business opportunities in the region.
    Establish market needs which align to the business portfolio and identify opportunities for new revenue through existing products and new markets
    Create market awareness for the company’s products and solutions.
    Develop and implement strategies which will help the department meet its monthly sales Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
    Keep a keen eye on market trends and the competition.
    Work with a team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives
    Targets and increase company market share in line with company objectives.
    Negotiating and facilitating approval of new business programmes ensuring that all new business projects achieve expected returns
    Identifying, developing, deploying and retaining talented staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established performance management system.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing or Business-Related Field/ Engineering
    Must have a proven capacity to be effective in a complex business environment within the marketing, sales and business development arena
    Must have local experience and expertise in the Kenyan region within an industrial / B2B market Contractual information
    Related industry working experience 5 years above in similar position
    Sales engineer or engineering experience in related products (Energy& infrastructure) preferred
    Professional qualifications in Project Management would be an added advantage

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  • Team Leader (Production)

    Team Leader (Production)

    Job Purpose;
    The preferred candidate will execute production plan as provided by the supervisor, maximize on manpower and machinery provided and maintain high levels of discipline.
    Principal Accountabilities;

    Ensure line and machine targets are achieved.
    Ensure Yield targets are achieved for the allocated line
    Ensure manpower efficiency through effective allocation and time management
    Ensure effective reduction in production waste and damages

    Responsibilities

    Execute line production plan
    Ordering of Raw, Packaging materials and Chemicals as per daily target and Bill of Material (BOM)
    Provide timely and accurate production reports of daily production
    Adhere to the quality standard manual (BPR) as provided
    Maintain high levels of Hygiene, Sanitation and Cleanliness
    Ensure man power efficiency is achieved through time management
    Report any machine breakdown immediately to the supervisor
    Report any accident immediately to the supervisor
    Execute any other duties as required by your supervisor
    Continuously monitor and reduce production damages and waste on the lines.

    Qualifications;

    Degree/Diploma in Food Science and Technology
    Should have at least 3 years of experience
    Problem solving and troubleshooting
    Being customer oriented

  • Sales Operations and Planning Assistant

    Sales Operations and Planning Assistant

    Job Description
    MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Receiving & managing Stock & Stock Levels
    Receiving & Processing Customer Orders
    Processing proforma invoices for all sales orders
    Verifying prices and ensuring customer agreements are up to date.
    Follow up of monthly Customer Sales Reports Reporting on Monthly Customer Sales Performance.
    Supporting the sales force with general operations to help reach the Monthly objectives.
    Receiving & resolving customer queries & concerns.
    Communicating internally important feedback from customersCommunicating Externally to Customers on behalf of the business as regards Offers, New Products, Price Adjustments etc.
    Invoice products accurately and ensure correct products are supplied, communicate with customer to collect products when applicable
    Create and manage link building strategies, content marketing strategies, and social media presence

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

    Advanced Diploma certificate in Sales and Marketing
    Certification in Procurement is an added advantage
    A Sales Administration & Client Service background in FMCG or Beauty & Cosmetics is a MUST
    Stocks & Stock management experience/ exposure is essential.
    Ability to work under pressure with no or minimum supervision.
    Digital marketing experience is an added advantage
    Strong communication skills.
    Well versed in IT skills.

  • Supply Chain Coordinator Brands Assistant Executive

    Supply Chain Coordinator Brands Assistant Executive

    Job Purpose;
    The Supply Chain Coordinator shall be responsible for sourcing planning for all raw materials, actual procurement, receipt and warehousing of supplies and finished goods. He /She will be reporting to Chief Finance Officer.
    Management Responsibility

    Steer the Supply Chain KPI delivery and reporting.
    Ensures internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements are met from end to end for each of the supply chains players.

    Job Responsibilities

    Assist in the formulation and implementation of the company’s supply chain strategy
    Assist in the formulation of company’s procurement policy and the procedures to execute the policies.
    Plan supplies and execute procurement of goods and services within the company.
    Map the seasonality of raw materials, supplier hubs and develop a timely and sustainable sourcing plan
    Oversee the stores operations and ensure that the stocks are aligned to both production and sales demands.
    Provide leadership to all junior staff in the department and coordinate the activities for smooth running and achieving departmental goals.
    The supply chain coordinator shall: –

    Assist Accounts Payable section with payment to creditors as per agreed terms.
    Prepare all tender documents, draft specific terms for contracts and develop selection criteria for the same.
    Implement all sourcing plan.
    Pre-qualify suppliers, register and maintain supplier database.
    Develop a supplier performance evaluation process.
    Report appropriately to Chief Finance Officer, the CEO, Head of departments and other external users.
    Develop KPIs for measuring service delivery for the different Supply Chain areas

    Participate fully in scheduled quality audits and project assessments of Procurement and Supply Chain functions and with those functions that interface / integrate with the same.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the CEO.

    Qualifications

    Degree in operations, Procurement and supply chain or a relevant field
    Should have 3- 6 years of experience
    Good negotiation skills
    The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

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  • Technical Commercial Manager Operations Head

    Technical Commercial Manager Operations Head

    Job Description
    Job Purpose;
    The primary task for this position is to increase business opportunities for the organization by developing and executing Sales strategies that will enhance customer acquisition & retention, product development & delivery and support the smooth running of the organization
    MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

    Strategy implementation to achieve service excellence during installation and after sales.
    Create a strong team of technicians who are sound technically, motivated through regular trainings and understand service delivery levels.
    Create and offer to customers of Bronze, Silver and Gold service contracts with different terms of operations.
    Ensure good interaction with our suppliers to ensure that we are up to date with knowledge and tools.
    Achieve sufficient revenue out of the opportunities available in servicing our installations by sale of spares.
    Work with Sales Managers to ensure that our Services excellence add value to Sales process and brings huge goodwill.
    Management of operational tools and controlling and maintaining of spare parts stocks.
    Managing Repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and appliances both for Sheffield and Customer either at site or in the Workshop. This may include preparing quotations, sourcing, modifications etc.
    Preparing Annual Maintenance Contracts and Free Maintenance Contracts Proposals.
    Planning and scheduling for execution to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
    Documenting reports and maintaining daily, weekly and Monthly reports

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

    Should have Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
    The candidate should have at least 10 Years working experience in Manufacturing industry.
    Excellent communicator and can work under pressure.
    Possess good customer service skills.
    Should be dynamic with good problem-solving skills.
    Should demonstrate strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams.
    Good interpersonal skill

    All applications should be done on or before close of business 5th October 2018.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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  • Shift Engineer Mechanical

    Shift Engineer Mechanical

    Job Purpose;
    The primary task for this position is planning and coordinating mechanical engineering services provided to production and assisting in projects to ensure machine availability and deliver quality products as per the key deliverables.
    Job Responsibilities

    Implement procedures and processes to ensure compliance of the Integrated Management System (Quality, EMS, OHS) and regulatory standards.
    Implementing TPM plans and monitoring the activities in the engineering and production areas, and provide the MTBF and MTTR monthly report for his respective allocated Value stream.
    Coordinating and supervising both preventive and predictive machine maintenance activities to ensure availability of the machines for production within the plant.
    Training engineering team to improve competencies, and therefore ensure safe repairs and maintenance activities, high quality of maintenance work and improve analysis of issues.
    Coordinate with Engineering spares for maintaining the critical spares and managing the Inventory of regular consumables.
    In liaison with the project teams, carry out installation and commissioning of new machines including monitoring performance and carrying out corrective measures & Learning the operations. Executing the departmental strategy through​ processes and procedures/standard achieve the institutions objectives- Ensure All safeties of the m/c are in proper working condition, always creating a safe working environment for the operators and the staff of the allocated responsible value stream.
    Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor for any matters arising regarding the mechanical activities within the plant by daily report
    Responsible for talent management in the department including coaching, mentoring, developing, training and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance.

    Key Deliverables

    Deliver maximum availability of the machinery and equipment in the plant and increasing MTBF
    Ensure repairs and maintenance carried out at highest standards of safety and quality to improve machine performance, and reduce rework/reject production during operation
    Coordinate engineering team activities, to have highest impact on EBITDA of the business, by prioritizing based on business and production plans.
    Reduce cost of repairs and maintenance by ensuring works is done first time right, and analyzing areas of high cost, developing corrective and preventive actions for this.

    Qualifications

    Should have Higher Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
    Should have a Knowledge in Pneumatics & Hydraulics.
    At-least 5-year relevant experience in food Manufacturing industry.
    Should have Supervisory, Engineering, Analytical, Employee Relation and Lean Management Skills
    Should be Customer Centric and Curious towards the job

  • Commercial Manager

    Commercial Manager

    Job Purpose;
    To formulate and implement sales and marketing strategies to ensure increased revenue, profits, market share and customer satisfaction and the realization of short term and long-term corporate marketing objectives.
    Job Responsibilities

    Looks for opportunities to grow a business, whether through partnerships or new initiatives, and works to take advantage of those opportunities
    Analyses sales and other reports that give insight into how a company can adjust to improve performance
    Develop and implement marketing plans and strategies to grow, achieve and exceed market share and sales revenue target
    Target market – customers by segment, product line, geographic area, sales volumes, industry etc.
    Analyze competition – by name, market share, products, pricing strategy, physical address, level of competitiveness, and comparative strengths and weaknesses
    Set targets and sales forecasts and ensure they are achieve
    Prepare and control departmental budgets
    A comprehensive departmental budget covering all product lines and sales activities
    Device and support distribution strategies
    A clear route to market strategies and plans for all company products and services
    Establish and maintain good corporate relations and implement customer retention management programmes
    Develop the right expertise in soft skills in lobbying, networking and negotiating with agencies, government authorities, and regulators
    Ensure high-level company branding and visibility in the market

    Qualifications

    Degree in Business management or a related course.
    Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role especially in manufacturing.
    A master’s degree is an added advantage
    Proven entrepreneurial, people management and relationship management skills
    High energy and perseverance with tenacity
    Must demonstrate strong business acumen & commercial awareness
    Ability to manage large and complex operations.

  • Office Administrator and Office Coordinator

    Office Administrator and Office Coordinator

    Job Purpose;
    The primary purpose of this role is to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication and safety.
    Responsibilities

    Handling office files and maintaining an effective filing system.
    Receiving, sorting, registering and distributing incoming mails for the assigned office for action.
    Coordinate all communication between third parties and the internal team.
    Welcomes visitors and handle all inquires
    Assists in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
    He or she will be in charge of opening and closing of Office
    Prepare statistical daily, weekly and monthly reports.
    Logistics – manage orders imports and clearing thereof
    Manage and Co-ordinate local customer deliveries
    Basic day to day SAP data entries

    Job Qualifications

    Office Administration Experience
    Entry Level CPA preferred
    Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience
    Good computer skills, Microsoft programmes
    Have the ability to learn and grow Customer Service experience preferred
    Excellent Communication skills – written and verbal
    Process oriented