General Manager Operations and Supply Chain at Janta Kenya

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project management at each factory
• Supervise and support the Operations leaders at each factory to effectively manage the production team
• Implement enhanced reporting systems and follow up to ensure completion (daily, weekly and monthly reports)
• Improve quality control mechanisms and undertake quality control checks
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedule is completed and is being followed
• Optimize machine utilization
• Engage Operations Manager in developing accurate production plans and track variances
• Creatively find ways to improve health & safety and cleanliness at each factory and boiler sites
• Reduce production cost per unit
• Set performance goals and KPI’s or Key result areas and measure against actual performance.
• Ensure process improvements across operations and supply chain
• Factory maintenance oversight
• Take responsibility for identifying maintenance and repairs required for factory buildings, identifying contractors, and supervising repairs at cost and to satisfaction
• Oversee construction of new sheds, warehouses, and factory buildings as per scale-up plan business growth strategies.
• Technical procurement o Complete technical procurement for tools, equipment, spare parts, contractors, etc.
• Negotiate more favorable terms with existing suppliers
• Oversee delivery logistics
• Manage our Supply Chain and Operations team. Form partnerships with logistics companies and negotiate better rates
• Design and implement protocols and processes to improve customer delivery timelines and accuracy

Qualifications Needed:

• Over 6 years of relevant experience preferably in manufacturing at a senior level
• Extensive knowledge of operations and supply chain
• Ability to interpret financial reports in order to set production and supply chain goals
• Hardworking and thrives under pressure.
• Stress tolerant, Aggressive, Persistent and strong willed
• Extremely detail oriented
• Excellent multitasker and highly organized
• Able to handle conflict calmly and professionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Expert in problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Experience in Kaizen or Lean manufacturing is an added advantage