Solar Products Factory / Production Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Factory / Production Manager - Solar Products
 

Industry: Energy / Manufacturing
 

Location: Nairobi

Our client is a company that has setup a factory for the manufacture of world class solar systems. 

They seek to hire a Factory Manager with a mechanical/ energy background to run the Factory

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the solar systems meet international & company standards
• Custodian of the systems related to quality at the Factory.
• Participate in technical development of new and existing products
• Proceed to productivity improvement by setting relevant action plans
• Ensures control of external costs through implementing cost friendly procurement policies
• Reviews each staff responsibilities at the factory
• Handle projects in accordance with the country regulations and group procedures
• Ensure that training and qualification program are implemented and that quality procedures are followed by all staff of the factory.
• Take part in the performance appraisal of factory staff
• Ensures that the facility is operated in a safe, reliable and efficient manner, preserving the environment
• Ensures that the preventive maintenance plans are prepared & executed
• Also, the list of critical spares is maintained and adequate spares inventory is maintained at the factory.
• Ensure the right product quality and quantity is available by maintaining the agreed stocks levels to ensure on time delivery
• Monitors and ensure proper housekeeping of the factory.
• Also, ensure compliance to regulations for the waste disposal and recycling requirement(s).
• Other responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.

Skills & Certification:

• University Degree preferably in Mechanical/ Production Engineering
• Work experience in a manufacturing set up for 5 – 10 years
• Proven leadership and ability to drive the factory floor
• Excellent manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Working with a manufacturing company in a similar capacity

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Factory/ Production Manager) on the subject line before the 15th August, 2014.

We do not charge for interviews.

Please note your current salary on your CV. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.