Head of Factory Operations Job in a Renewable / Solar Energy Company

 Job Title: Head of Factory Operations

Company Profile:

A start-up Renewable / Solar Energy Company operating in the East African Market from its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Build and manage a team of production associates in order for the factory to deliver on the planned volumes in a safe and hygienic manner.
• In addition, this role is accountable for the quality of production, level of service to the plan and the manufacturing costs involved in the conversion of raw materials and packaging into finished products.
• Achieving Operational Excellence is the ultimate goal of this role.
• Formulate Manpower Plan for the Company.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that all operations are carried in line with safety standards
• Deliver on the production plan for the factory. This includes output, quality and cost.
• Promote the organisation culture of equality and teamwork
• Operations organization and succession planning
• Management of the training and development needs of associates
• Production usage excesses management
• Utilisation of machinery and labour
• Machine reliability
• Service level and flexibility of supply
• Establish and maintain effective liaison with other functions, e.g. Sales and marketing, Logistics & Finance.
• Organize, promote and take an active role in meetings, both Quality and Reliability and safety.
• Co-operate and co-ordinate closely with Safety officer on all issues related to Safety and security of associates and property.
• Design, plan and implement activities that would build and develop the team spirit of production associates
• Keep up to date with the performance of the factory with respect to the 5 aspects of operations management; Safety, Hygiene, Quality, Output & Cost, in addition to profitability and service level and implement actions needed to ensure the factory stays on track.
• Report factory performance and latest issues and plans to periodical factory management team meetings
• Hold a periodical team meeting with the Operations team (production supervisors, scheduler and material co-ordinator) to report back actions and new priorities from the factory team meeting that will assist in achieving manufacturing objectives
• Establish & maintain open communication channels with all associates and encourage creativity and suggestions by giving all suggestions serious consideration and taking actions on viable recommendations
• Design and implement continuous improvement projects
• Manage an effective area leadership system with clear objectives to area leaders
• Work with area leaders to highlight special projects that need to be carried out in order to achieve certain efficiencies or develop certain systems
• Coach, motivate and develop associates in order to maximise their individual and team contribution.
• Conduct timely associate development processes for all associates including setting clear smart objectives and providing effective timely feedback.
• Act as a motivational resource for the associates

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A degree holder in engineering (Industrial, manufacturing, mechanical electrical, Renewable Energy)
• 4 years proven track experience in operation management role.
• 2 years exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• People management
• Team building
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Strong judgement
• Interpersonal (communication, influencing, challenger)

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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