Job description
Chief Technical Officer – Improved cookstove social enterprise – Kenya
A leading manufacturer and distributor of improved cook stoves is searching for a CTO, based in Kenya. Improved cookstoves reduce smoke and use less wood than open fires, improving both the health and finances of families, but also reducing pressure on woods and forests. The company operates across East Africa and is looking for an experienced Chief Technical Officer.
The role:
Manage the technical operation of the factory.
Manage engineers, testing, maintenance and workshop staff.
Work closely with designers, market research, QC and factory management.
Develop manufacturing processes and procedures.
Design and produce custom factory equipment.
Oversee initial production of new products
The candidate will be experienced in:
Sheet metal fabrication techniques.
CNC equipment.
jig and fixture design.
Launching production lines.
Developing consumer products.
Working in Africa.
The package:
The challenging role will offer the ideal candidate a highly competitive salary based on their previous experience. Furthermore, it will allow you to truly contribute to a company’s future expansion, holding a highly responsible role with an expanding global producer.
