Achelis Branch Manager Job in Kenya

Company : Achelis Material Handling Limited
Position : Branch Manager
Location : Mombasa

An international company specializing in the sales of material handling and warehousing equipment, construction and industrial plant equipment as well as power generators and storage solutions.

We wish to fill the above named position. 

The successful candidate shall be working autonomously and reporting to top management.

Qualification and skills:

• Minimum requirement a degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• At least 3 years experience in heavy machinery, plant and equipment at senior management level
• Experience in sales, management and administration
• Market knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and achieve set targets through team work

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit their applications together with their CVs including contact details, current and expected remuneration while attaching copies of certificates and testimonials to be mailed so as to reach the Human Resource Administrator at the address below not later than 2nd November, 2012.

Human Resource Administrator
Achelis Material Handling Limited
P.O. BOX 30378-00100
Nairobi
OR
hr.admin@acheliskenya.co.ke

Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Our client is a firm  in the FMCG sector and is looking forward to recruiting aProduction  Supervisor

Department:Production
 

Reporting To:Production Manager
 

Supervises:Production Technicians and Production Staff

Job Objective / Summary
 

Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource utilization and management of performance and output.

Description of Duties

• Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
• Requisition of production materials
• Preparation and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor
• Ensure that good manufacturing and hygiene practices are followed at all times
• Participate in product development activities
• Ensure that the Health and Safety of the workforce is enforced at all times
• Preparation of the daily production reports
• On line quality control checks
• Ensuring production floor and machines are clean
• Products that have been packaged are neatly arranged and adequate
• Communication with relevant person from the store
• Filing material transfer notes
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time.

Job Specifications
 

A detailed description of the minimum and desirable level of education, professional qualifications, experience and personal attributes.
 

Diploma in  Food Science and Technology or a diploma in Mechanical Engineering( production option)
 

Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office

Performance standards for this job
 

The minimum standards of successful job performance, in terms of quantity, quality and accuracy, time or cost.

• Quantity: Production targets must be met or exceeded
• Quality: Must be met
• Accuracy: Of utmost importance in all operations
• Time: All assignments and operations must be done meticulously
• Cost: Manage costs in production operations without compromising quality of required quantity.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity
• Work independently and in teams
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
• Maintain effective communication with your colleagues, both junior and senior
• Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
• Utilize company systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title production Supervisor on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands
Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Mumias Sugar Corporate Quality Assurance Manager Job in Kenya

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

Job Summary

Provide quality leadership through development and implementation of Quality Management Systems and plans to ensure the achievement of MSC quality goals; and champion quality improvement and compliance initiatives across the entire value chain to enable compliance of MSC products to company, sector, local and international quality related policies, requirements, standards and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement an Annual Quality Improvement Plan for the company in order to:

1. Accelerate the improvement of Product, package and overall quality indicators targeting the aspirational   goal of 100% Product Quality conformance.
2. Enforce the quality policies and standards in the company, distribution points, warehouses and Market place and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and adjusting it as needed.Develop quality policies/manuals, guidelines, standards and procedures to ensure quality of the raw materials and final products.

• Provide quality advisory services to the Top Management and all staff on the management of quality across the supply chain from the cane fields to the end use of products.
• Set stretch quality goals and a detailed plan for their achievement for the following areas as a minimum:

1. Agriculture operations with regard to harvesting, handling and transportation of the raw material for processing;
2. Factory operations and handling of the final products up-to the consumer point.

• Review suppliers, customers and consumers audit reports on quality and ensure all quality related issues reported are properly investigated, addressed through detailed corrective action plans and resolved in reasonable time and validate effectiveness of each corrective action plan.
• Liaise with the purchasing team to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
• Contribute to a continuous and effective coordination process with all departments so that the efforts from different players converge to the ultimate quality objectives and plan as set out.
• Prioritize the implementation of the Quality Assurance Programs and Techniques in the entire organization, with special focus on cane development/production and manufacturing sites to ensure that the cycle of continuous improvement is built into the system.
• Create quality ownership at all levels of the company through setting up the necessary awareness programs and management routines.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the quality assurance budget based on appropriate management and/or financial methodology
• Provide leadership for the quality function including supervising personnel and processes.
• Evaluate business technical risks across the value chain processes including suppliers, contractors and distribution channels and develop and implement required action plans  to ensure full compliance to Company Policies and requirements to manage potential risks.
• Understand the communication needs of MSC staff and top management, and issue appropriately focused quality reports to provide senior management with the required information on the quality performances of our business.
• Provide input and support to product and package launches to ensure the quality of all new product/package launches.
• Closely work with the department heads and respective HR Business Partners/Capability Development Manager to identify training needs for both departmental Quality Improvement staff and the section staff and provide direction and support in order to achieve high standards and excellence in all areas. Prioritize the development areas based on the business need e.g. Quality improvement tools, GMPs, Consumer complaints, etc.

Job Requirements/Qualifications: (minimum required to perform the job)

• Degree in Industrial chemistry, Analytical Chemistry,  Food Science and Technology, and/or Production Technology or related disciplines
• At least 5 years experience in quality control/assurance function in a similar environment
• Experience and knowledge of pertinent legislations, regulations, standards and policies pertaining to the best practices in quality management.
• Experience in business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management

Technical Skills

• Quality management: Complete in-depth grasp of best practices in quality operations which include quality control and assurance activities, policies, standards, legislations and regulatory practices and articulate them throughout the company.
• Organization and coordination skills: Ability to coordinate multiple activities, cutting across departments, sections and across the supply chain and all stakeholders to achieve 100% quality conformance.
• Mobilization skills: Ability to identify and mobilize resources for successful quality/quality assurance operations for the company.
• Strategic skills: Able to communicate and influence strategy; develop and communicate quality plans/programs in line with company strategy
• Research skills: Understands research processes including methodology and tools used in quality operations
• Project Management skills: Demonstrated skills that include strategic planning, cost management and execution, as well as the ability to multi-task among multiple projects against varied audiences. Possesses tactical skills to implement projects, ability to identify and act on opportunities
• Analytical skills:  Analytical in approach with the ability to collate and analyze data from various sources and present the same in a structured manner
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate quality related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.

To apply for this position send your CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

All applications should be received not later than 31st July, 2012.

Mumias Sugar Company Limited encourages teamwork and positive contribution from its employees and is an equal opportunity employer guided by local laws and International Labour Organization conventions.

Industrial Technical and Factory Manager Jobs in Kenya

Technical Manager and a Factory Manager.

We are a specialized Industrial Concern dealing with manufacture of Tins & Cans for our diverse customers. 

We are located at Industrial Area, Nairobi. We have a vacancy for a qualified Technical Manager and a Factory Manager. 

The position calls for a person with an in depth knowledge of both welded and interlocked Tins and Cans.

Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in Science –either in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology.

Experience: A Minimum of two (2) years in the position of a Technical Manager, Production Manager, or a Factory Manager in a busy manufacturing environment. Those will four years’ experience but with lower qualifications may also apply.

Computer Skills: The right candidate must have thorough knowledge of different computer applications.

Core Function:

Lead, organize and control production operations to achieve product availability to established sales requirement at acceptable customer, national and International quality standards.

Right candidate must be mature, minimum age 30 years.

All application letters together with copies of academic certificates, testimonials, three professional referees and a day time telephone contact should be sent to the advertiser, 

Human Resource
P.O Box 78076, Nairobi, 00507
not later than 25Th July 2012.

Mumias Sugar Corporate Quality Assurance Manager Job in Kenya

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

Job Summary

Provide quality leadership through development and implementation of Quality Management Systems and plans to ensure the achievement of MSC quality goals; and champion quality improvement and compliance initiatives across the entire value chain to enable compliance of MSC products to company, sector, local and international quality related policies, requirements, standards and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement an Annual Quality Improvement Plan for the company in order to:

1. Accelerate the improvement of Product, package and overall quality indicators targeting the aspirational   goal of 100% Product Quality conformance.
2. Enforce the quality policies and standards in the company, distribution points, warehouses and Market place and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and adjusting it as needed.Develop quality policies/manuals, guidelines, standards and procedures to ensure quality of the raw materials and final products.

• Provide quality advisory services to the Top Management and all staff on the management of quality across the supply chain from the cane fields to the end use of products.
• Set stretch quality goals and a detailed plan for their achievement for the following areas as a minimum:

1. Agriculture operations with regard to harvesting, handling and transportation of the raw material for processing;
2. Factory operations and handling of the final products up-to the consumer point.

• Review suppliers, customers and consumers audit reports on quality and ensure all quality related issues reported are properly investigated, addressed through detailed corrective action plans and resolved in reasonable time and validate effectiveness of each corrective action plan.
• Liaise with the purchasing team to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
• Contribute to a continuous and effective coordination process with all departments so that the efforts from different players converge to the ultimate quality objectives and plan as set out.
• Prioritize the implementation of the Quality Assurance Programs and Techniques in the entire organization, with special focus on cane development/production and manufacturing sites to ensure that the cycle of continuous improvement is built into the system.
• Create quality ownership at all levels of the company through setting up the necessary awareness programs and management routines.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the quality assurance budget based on appropriate management and/or financial methodology
• Provide leadership for the quality function including supervising personnel and processes.
• Evaluate business technical risks across the value chain processes including suppliers, contractors and distribution channels and develop and implement required action plans  to ensure full compliance to Company Policies and requirements to manage potential risks.
• Understand the communication needs of MSC staff and top management, and issue appropriately focused quality reports to provide senior management with the required information on the quality performances of our business.
• Provide input and support to product and package launches to ensure the quality of all new product/package launches.
• Closely work with the department heads and respective HR Business Partners/Capability Development Manager to identify training needs for both departmental Quality Improvement staff and the section staff and provide direction and support in order to achieve high standards and excellence in all areas. Prioritize the development areas based on the business need e.g. Quality improvement tools, GMPs, Consumer complaints, etc.

Job Requirements/Qualifications: (minimum required to perform the job)

• Degree in Industrial chemistry, Analytical Chemistry,  Food Science and Technology, and/or Production Technology or related disciplines
• At least 5 years experience in quality control/assurance function in a similar environment
• Experience and knowledge of pertinent legislations, regulations, standards and policies pertaining to the best practices in quality management.
• Experience in business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management

Technical Skills

• Quality management: Complete in-depth grasp of best practices in quality operations which include quality control and assurance activities, policies, standards, legislations and regulatory practices and articulate them throughout the company.
• Organization and coordination skills: Ability to coordinate multiple activities, cutting across departments, sections and across the supply chain and all stakeholders to achieve 100% quality conformance.
• Mobilization skills: Ability to identify and mobilize resources for successful quality/quality assurance operations for the company.
• Strategic skills: Able to communicate and influence strategy; develop and communicate quality plans/programs in line with company strategy
• Research skills: Understands research processes including methodology and tools used in quality operations
• Project Management skills: Demonstrated skills that include strategic planning, cost management and execution, as well as the ability to multi-task among multiple projects against varied audiences. Possesses tactical skills to implement projects, ability to identify and act on opportunities
• Analytical skills:  Analytical in approach with the ability to collate and analyze data from various sources and present the same in a structured manner
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate quality related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.

To apply for this position send your CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

All applications should be received not later than 31st July, 2012.

Mumias Sugar Company Limited encourages teamwork and positive contribution from its employees and is an equal opportunity employer guided by local laws and International Labour Organization conventions.

Furniture Company Sales Director, Production Manager and Field Sales Manager Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

A reputable furniture company has exciting positions to be filled

Sales Director
 

Corporate Division
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing the corporate business, formulating strategy and expansion to new markets
• Managing performance and career development of a team of sales executives
• Implementation of marketing initiatives and plans

Criteria:

• At least 10 years experience in a sales environment
• Minimum diploma holder or higher technical / academic qualifications
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong sales and customer focused skills

Production Manager
 

Manufacturing Division
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Running of furniture manufacturing plant including hardwood, joinery, system furniture and custom projects
• Overseeing production of furniture and related products
• Responsible for managing production schedules, workforce and quality of product

Criteria:

• Minimum of 7 years in the manufacturing industry and for reputable companies
• Minimum diploma holder or higher technical / academic qualifications
• Ability to continuously train and upgrade technical team

Field Sales Manager
 

Hardware Division - Nairobi
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing field sales strategy
• Building sales team and managing performance
• Based on field and able to generate and convert leads into sales

Criteria:

• Minimum 5 years in field sales preferably hardware market
• Strong network and contacts to develop sales readily
• Strong planning and organizational skills

If you competently match up to the requirements above, kindly send your CV and your photo to: furniturekenya@gmail.com

EAPCC Production Manager Job in Athi River Kenya

Be part of the transformation and join a leading manufacturing company

East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) is a leading cement manufacturer, situated in Athi River about 30km from Nairobi, and pioneered the manufacture of cement in East Africa in 1933. 

Having started as trading company importing cement, it has grown over the years and now produces about 1.3 million tons of cement per annum.

The cement manufactured by East African Portland Cement Company, is sold under the brand name Blue Triangle Cement and has been instrumental in the regions social-economic development as virtually all spheres of development have benefited from the use of Blue Triangle Cement.

The company has undergone turbulence in recent times and now intends to implement a restructuring program designed to transform its operations. 

As part of this program the Company is seeking to fill the following positions:

Production Manager

Ref: EAPCC/PM /01/07/2012

Reporting to the Head of Production Operations the Production Manager will be responsible  for Mobilizing resources to ensure cost effective production to meet the budgeted cement production quantity and quality.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Translate cement sales projections into material requirements and requisitions to the supply chain to ensure continuous production
• Monitor performance of the employees to ensure they attain planned production out  puts at optimal efficiency.
• Analyze performance reports of machines to minimize machine downtime and ensure consistency in work flow of product line.
• Monitor production quality to ensure conformance to established specifications.
• Prepare monitor and control production budget
• Prepare and submit production information and reports for decision making.
• Compile vital statistics for sharing with other heads of departments to foster team work.

We would like to discuss this position with interested but qualified candidates who satisfy the
following minimum qualifications;

• University Degree in engineering, chemistry, chemical process and any other equivalent
• Masters in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years relevant working experience in a busy production department preferably in cement manufacturing company 3 of which should be in senior management position.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Strong business acumen and a drive to excel.
• Good team player, networker, self motivated, creative, innovative and focused.

If you believe you fit any of the required profiles, please send your application with a CV containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration as well as copies of academic/professional certificates and full contact details of three (3) professional references to:

The Managing Director,
East African Portland Cement Company Ltd.
P.O Box 20 code 00204
Athi River

To be received not later than 24th July, 2012 at 12.00 pm.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.