Continuous Improvement

2 weeks ago

Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya Vivo Energy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Purpose:

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Partner with key functions to develop and deploy productivity strategies that will drive COGS benefits
  • Build, execute, and sustain a multi-year productivity pipeline to drive annual savings
  • Deliver value to the business, typically measured in quantifiable savings or OEE improvement
  • Establish and maintain processes and systems for the communication, sharing, and best practice replication of process improvement initiatives across functions, supported by optimal digital presence and SAP4HANA capability
  • Develop recommendations and drive approved plans to activate continuous improvement capabilities
  • Utilize best practice continuous improvement methodologies to drive effective training and development of these capabilities, ensuring a sustainable continuous improvement culture
  • Develop relationships to successfully drive change, establishing credibility and respect among colleagues at all levels
  • Develop people by working with all levels, from the shop floor to management, to increase maturity and understanding of a sustainable lean culture
  • Identify and quantify improvement opportunities, deliver savings through improved processes, and independently lead projects
  • Train subordinates to ensure business continuity
  • Ensure engineering and technical services on projects and activities for the plant are scheduled and completed, and machines are maintained properly
  • Build effective working relationships with identified partners in alignment with business guiding principles, safeguarding the interests of the Group
  • Ensure compliance with relevant management systems certifications and timely, accurate recording of transactions in approved ERP, including related report submissions
  • Establish a continuous improvement dashboard for effective reporting and monitoring of efficiency projects
  • Establish and execute productivity governance reporting and review processes with key functions
  • Contribute to the establishment of vendor requirements and performance metrics to meet continuous improvement or efficiency standards
  • Supervise shift operations as required

Health Safety, Security and Environment
  • Enforce strict adherence to work permit procedures for all non-routine LOBP operations. To ensure that the work permit process is followed for all non-routine works at the LOBP
  • Enforce strict HSSE standards among all LOBP contractors, including mandatory use of appropriate PPE, tools, and equipment

Procurement, Contract Management and Asset Management
  • Manage the procurement process, from sourcing to payment, ensuring C&P policy compliance
  • Maintain an up-to-date asset register
  • Oversee the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, signing, and monitoring contract performance to ensure compliance and mitigate risks

Project Management
  • Collaborate with departments to implement projects
  • Post Implementation Review for major projects done
  • Lead equipment modernization initiatives to meet evolving business needs

Performance Management and Development
  • Conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions
  • Support continuous learning and development

Troubleshooting
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns efficiently
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions

Design and Development
  • Design equipment modifications or upgrades to improve performance and reliability
  • Develop BOQs based on drawing concepts to sourcing end user needs
  • Design sketch or AutoCAD drawing development and interpretation

Key Challenges:
  • Delivery of incremental productivity savings through detailed project analysis in an increasingly lean operation
  • Building a sustainable continuous improvement culture within a dynamic changing workforce
  • Delivery across multi-functional teams and matrix organization
  • Change management
  • Prioritization of projects and balancing with continuous business needs. Adapting swiftly to evolving engineering advancements
  • Juggling multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of automated systems and processes
  • Staying current with the latest advancements in PLC programming and industrial automation
  • Conveying technical information clearly to non-technical team members
  • Responding to the dynamic needs and priorities of plant operations

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

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Core Competencies

Competencies:
  • Reflects HSSE commitment to employees and contractors
  • Fosters a climate of transparency, trust, and respect within team and cross functions
  • Recognizes opportunities to enhance outcomes through partnerships with contractors and suppliers
  • Assigns and reallocates resources to work effectively
  • Coaches, challenges, and provides opportunities for growth
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Planning and organizing
  • Decision-making
  • Negotiation skills
  • Influencing and leading
  • Delegation and teamwork
  • Adaptability

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