Operations Technical Manager

Objective:

This job posting is for Operations Technical Manager at a small, but growing start-up company. Compensation will be competitive and opportunity for growth will be unrivaled. While experience and track record is important, what is more important for success in our small-team, fast-growing environment is desire to prove yourself and ability to confidently work on your own to grow an agri-processing factory and manage your responsibilities. Prospective candidates must be self-motivated, have a desire to achieve results and learn-by-doing

Responsibilities

Manager Factory Operations ,

·      Report directly to and work closely with the Managing Director

·      Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff

·      Oversee all materials movement; from raw material purchases though the operations process and up to finished goods storage and shipment

·      Pro-active, Attentive Management; spot problems before they escalate and continually develop recommendations and options for improved efficiency and team building for management consideration

·      Spearhead the trial runs and operations of the proposed bio char production plant unit scheduled to be installed later in the year

Report and 'Manage Up' to Executive Team

·      Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily production reports, weekly updated & plans, and monthly reports via Google drive and Cloud-based Inventory tools

·      Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related operational activities as needed

Perform Secondary Operations Responsibilities

·      Manage the installation and maintenance of factory processing equipment (example; nut dehuller, cold-press expeller and milling machine)

·      Financial management and control; assist the accounting team on payment management and processing, including appropriate documentation of all transactions from purchasing to selling

·      Logistics; organize and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all materials and payments for suppliers and from customers

·      Human resource development; responsible for starting and building a team of up to 15 factory workers in the Rift Valley, including:

o  Recruiting and hiring of factory staff both to build a strong team and manage labor costs

o  Manage staff leave, maintain zero staff unrest, comply with NEMA regulations, ensure zero workplace accidents, fire incidents and ensure staff training as necessary

·      Maintain records and compliance with local government bodies (NEMA, KEBS, etc) to ensure company is always in good operating standard