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  • Posted: Jan 23, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw...
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    Front Line Manager

    An Engineering-Science background is required with strong experience in Management. In depth knowledge of production/technical processes and procedures, particularly with respect to safety, output, quality, security and housekeeping a must.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead, control and coordinate the activities of the line, area and equipment to ensure that the relevant activities, products or services are planned
    • Empower the cell teams to have the ability and commitments to achieve KPI’s
    • Resolve issues within the cell through coaching, training and effective delegation.
    • Drive through performance improvements to support Quality, Cost and Delivery targets
    • Champion and facilitate the adoption and integration of lean manufacturing and best practice
    • Ensure the effective utilisation and cost optimisation of all resources within the area
    • Technical Manager and point of contact for internal and external customers.
    • Support the Process Manager in the development of strategic plans for the area
    • Proactively plan and engage with other departments/areas to ensure a collaborative approach
    • Provide point of escalation from the cell leaders for people, process, technical and resource issues

    Qualification:

    • Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in Engineering or Science
    • In depth knowledge of production/technical processes and procedures.
    • Techniques including Lean manufacturing, 6 Sigma, SMED, 5S, VSM, KANBAN, KAIZAN
    • Knowledge and experience regarding the application of structured problem solving methods
    • Knowledge and experience of HR processes
    • Track record as change agent and of implementing best practice
    • Good understanding of budgetary controls and variance analysis within an operational environment
    • Ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop people and work within a team environment

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