Careers at BURN

About the role

BURN is looking for a Chief of Staff to work closely with the company’s Chief Executive Officer to flesh out the short and long-term goals and make sure the company’s output falls in line with those goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management to devise effective short and long-term plans.
• Carry out initial research, project design, and thought partnership with the CEO.
• Reviews and analyses the different strategic options and gives advice on the best way forward for both product and geographic expansion.
• Work across multiple teams to develop IM, Board Reports, Corporate Presentations, Pitch Decks
• Analyses the success of products, projects, and activities and discovers ways to increase revenue.
• Leads and supports management in the application and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Develops new business opportunities by leveraging contacts, pursuing new product development, and improving project efficiency.
• Support SMT with decision-making by leveraging the Internal Market Intelligence Team as a resource to assist in budgeting, resourcing decisions, and change management.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, finance, or marketing required.
• Master of Business Administration recommended.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, business management, corporate leadership, and financial decision-making.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical research, leadership, and strategic planning.
• Must possess exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, human resource planning, customer relations, and the implementation of new technologies.
• Must be familiar with fundraising and increasing revenue while maintaining a comprehensive and cohesive brand or identity.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multitask with research projects, data analysis, coordination with the executive team, and acting as the public face of the company in the absence of the company’s CEO.
• Must be willing to challenge standard thinking with new ideas, new approaches, and new solutions.
• Must have strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently.

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About the role:

BURN is in a phase of significant growth and transformation, and we are looking for an experienced General Manager to manage the factories in Kenya. With our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, the ideal candidate will be responsible for daily, production, safety, and quality targets. matrix e.g. global engineering reports to them.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management to ensure the company’s manufacturing operations meet business goals.
• Liaise with the senior management team to set strategic goals, operational policies, and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring that manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production targets are met consistently.
• Plan and monitor daily business operations to ensure seamless progress and effective resource utilization.
• Drive the growth and development of key departments, including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Inventory.
• Ensure responsible use of resources and control expenses in line with budgetary constraints.
• Report on financial performance and other key business metrics every month or as the organisation requires.
• Develop and implement strategies for team activities to align with overall business goals.
• Set an example for the team regarding work ethic, manufacturing process expertise, and personal conduct.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Interact and cooperate with all members of the organization, its suppliers, and customers to foster positive relationships and drive business success.
• Lead the integration of new products into stable operations, including project management, system updates, and resource planning.
• Oversee the effective use and management of the ERP system to support manufacturing operations and business decision-making.
• Develop material planning and forecasting strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and supply chain efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver reports on operational performance, project status, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

Skills and Experience

• Initiative – Must be a self-starter, ambitious and excited for the role.
• Curiosity – intrinsic interest in digging for + capable of connecting disparate pieces of information to build knowledge, come to insightful conclusions, and share interesting recommendations.
• Solid grasp of or proven interest in carbon/clean cooking
• Knowledge of or experience in business, sales, expansion, marketing, or business development
• Additional requirements to be built out in kick off meeting with previous managers.