Assistant Team Leader (Operations) – Mai Mahiu at Ital Global

About the Client:

Our client, a reputable Construction company, is actively looking for an Assistant Team Leader – Operations will support the Team Leader in coordinating and overseeing plant operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance, safety, and productivity. The role requires hands-on experience in quarry, mining, or heavy industrial operations, with a focus on equipment uptime, shift coordination, and operational efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Team Leader in planning, organizing, and supervising daily production activities.
• Coordinate and monitor shift operations to ensure targets and quality standards are met.
• Oversee machinery and equipment operation, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
• Support preventive maintenance scheduling and liaise with maintenance teams for timely repairs.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Supervise and motivate operators, ensuring adherence to shift schedules and work procedures.
• Track and record operational data including production output, downtime, and resource utilization.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance plant efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed and participate in regular safety briefings.
• Assist in training and developing machine operators and support staff.
• Prepare and submit shift and performance reports to the Team Leader or Plant Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years and above of relevant experience in quarry, mining, or heavy industrial operations.
• Mechanical graduates from NYS are highly preferred.
• Strong people supervision and shift coordination skills (supervisory experience is an added advantage).
• Solid understanding of plant uptime, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, and production target achievement.
• Sound technical knowledge of heavy industrial machinery and equipment operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply operational procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with plant or maintenance management systems is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent coordination and team supervision abilities.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Good technical understanding of mechanical systems and industrial machinery.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple operational tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across different levels of the organization.
• High sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to changing work demands.