Kenya Power Continuous Improvement Officer Kenyan Job

Kenya Power is an ISO 9001 Certified Company and is seeking to recruit a Continuous Improvement Officer in its Quality Assurance Department.

The successful candidate will coordinate and manage continuous improvement projects in order to accomplish measureable business process improvements ¡n all functions of the Company.

Continuous Improvement Officer II

1 Post

Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/324

Reporting to the Senior Quality Assurance Officer, the successful candidate will be allocated duties covering;

• Planning, designing and accomplishing key improvement projects.
• Providing expert knowledge for continuous improvement methods in projects to improve quality, reduce cost and improve customer service.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining Six Sigma/Lean polices (within ISO structure).
• Training employees on Continuous Improvement methodology.
• Developing plans and proposals for improvement.
• Establishing methods for reviewing and implementing employee suggestions on process improvements.
• Coordinating assigned pilot implementation projects that affect the key performance metrics.
• Monitoring Continuous Improvement progress Companywide, using various key metrics and indicators of progress.
• Communicating success of improvement projects to other business units and ensuring consistency of implemented programs.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Appointment Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or demonstrable willingness to achieve the level within the first year.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems with working knowledge of Q-Pulse System.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Elements such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events and Project Management will be an added advantage.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in manufacturing or service industry and production control.
• Assertive and team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT user skills.

Interested persons should send their applications, CVs, copies of certificates and relevant testimonials, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees to:

Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Power
P 0 Box 30099 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

(Quote job reference on the envelope).

Applicants may also e-mail copies of their applications and scanned copies of their testimonials to recruitment@kplc.co.ke so as to reach not later than Friday, 16th December 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power is an equal opportunity employer.