Head - Operations - Manufacturing (10-16 yrs)

There is a good Opportunity for Operations Head role with our Manufacturing Client based in Kenya.

Role: Operations Head

Reports to: General Manager

Direct reports: 2

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:

- Lead the Over all Production function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled production expertise on all production related activities.

- Increase the site operational effectiveness and efficiency, improve on project delivery, cycle time management, downtime reduction, manage and implement improvement plans while also driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

Primary Responsibilities:

General Duties and Task Management:

- Coordinating all production activities across all production sections with emphasis on production quantity, efficiency and quality.

- Monitoring utilization of raw materials issued to the department and controlling accumulation of recycled materials within the department.

- He shall ensure minimal rejects produced are grinded and reused as soon as possible.

- Liaising with Quality Control in case of any unusual defects and correct the same.

- Actively participating in new product and material trials and establishing Product Processing Data Sheets with Quality Control.

- Monitoring the production target/cycle time and providing solution in case of bottlenecks.

- Ensuring the supervisors has made shift reports, handed over in a proper manner and reviewing department production reports as provided in various records.

- Leading in brainstorming activities and inspiring staff to give innovative ideas with the aim of improving quality, productivity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

- Sets and follows through the continuous evaluation of KPIs for all teams under him.

People Management:

- Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.

- Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.

- Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.

- Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behavior expected of them.

- Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability.

- Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels.

- Motivate and coach the team to operational success.

- Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.

- Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments.

- Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware.

Self-Management:

- Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.

- Support encourage and develop team and take ownership for team cohesion.

- Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere.

- Anticipates and overcomes obstacles.

- Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions.

- Embraces personal challenge.

- Confident, rounded thinking.

- Is resilient, optimistic and open to change.

- Has an Adult: Adult, collaborative approach to others.

- A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others.

- Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude.

- Records to Maintain.

- Daily Production Report.

- Manpower details.

- OEE Reports.

- All Production Cost Reports.

- Production Plans.

- Machine details.

- Any other relevant document as guided by management from time to time.

Academic Qualifications:

- A bachelor's degree will be in Mechanical Engineering.

- Additional certificate in other Engineering course will be an added advantage.

Experience:

- 10+ years' experience in a Sheet Metal /Fabrication environment.

- Previous work experience in a Similar/ related role.

- Knowledge of Laser Cutting, Welding, Roll Forming , Water Cutting Machines.

- Working in an ISO certified organization will be an added advantage.

- Six Sigma, Kaizen.

- Should have worked on ERP.

Skills:

- Excellent leadership and man management skills.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members.

- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.

- Commercially aware.