Job Openings at Sanergy

Job Ref: 2020/3/17

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and lead the implementation of operational and financial plans for inbound logistics to match the company targets for quality of service, volume and unit costs
• Understand and lead the implementation of operational and financial plans for sorting operations to match the company targets for timeliness of delivery, volume and unit costs
• Develop and implement all corrective and preventive actions assigned to you in order to meet business targets
• Analyze data on logistics and sorting operations to identify opportunities for improvement of operations and cost reduction
• Carry out pre/post-mortems in cost reduction projects so as to implement measures to ensure that corrective actions are taken to maximize the teams chances of achieving targets
• Develop and implement actions from the voice of the customer exercises and evaluate risks in the operations
• Develop and implement measurement criteria that ensure the execution of robust operations in both logistics and sorting operations
• Execute operations to ensure all waste collection services are conducted on time, in full, error free
• Execute operations to ensure all sorting operations are carried out in order to maximise efficiency, reduce cost and meet QHSE targets
• Develop cohesion between logistics and sorting teams of your department to ensure cost effective and efficient operations, quality and QHSE targets are met
• Develop a cohesive working environment between your team and the maintenance and CI team, the ICS team and the Finance team to ensure vendor/client operations are efficient and effective
• Liaise with vendors and clients and implement projects or action points that will improve logistics and sorting operations
• Take a leading role in understanding the volatility and uncertainty in the department’s plan and develop corrective measures to ensure that the plan meets the forecast
• Lead your team in finding ways to increase the company’s capacity to collect and sort 10X more waste while maintaining cost, quality and QHSE targets
• Build a culture of openness in the team by coaching them on the generation, evaluation and implementation of creative ideas within the logistics, distribution and sorting operations
• Plan and implement cost reduction and cost control measures for inbound logistics, sorting operations and distribution in order to meet financial targets

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or equivalent, or hold a professional qualification in Supply Chain Management
• Have at least 4 years of working experience, 2 of which should be in a supervisory role, in fleet management in a manufacturing set up
• A track record of putting in place effective controls to track transport and logistics activities to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives
• Have strong analytical and report writing skills
• Be an excellent team player/collaborator and communicator
• Previous experience in leading a team
• Have demonstrated the ability to act decisively and resolve problems
• Previous experience in supervising a multi-disciplined workforce will be an added advantage

Required documents

• ID
• NHIF
• NSSF
• KRA PIN
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Academic Transcripts and Academic Certificates

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We currently seek a Research & Development Specialist 1 who will be assisting in ensuring we have reliable and predictable products and processes.

Job Ref: 2020/3/12

The Research & Development Specialist 1 role is responsible for two main workstreams:

• Support in design, execution, and analysis of trials for project workstreams in Kilifi
• Assist in troubleshooting technology-related issues in Operations.

Key duties and responsibilities

Project management

• Lead an assigned project workstream
• Lead elements of and input to project scope, timeline, budget and risk management plan
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality work packages to an agreed timeline (as set by project lead)
• Coordinate cross-functionally for the successful implementation of a work package
• Support stakeholder management through stakeholder engagement, interviews, presentations and updates
• Input to project learnings and evaluation documents
• Ensure assigned work package in the project plan is maintained and up to date with accurate data through frequent engagements with the project team (if applicable) and R&D Team Lead
• Inputs into near term planning Weekly Update Meeting with the Design team
• Requests resources or support where project progress is slowing or roadblocked

Product and process development

• Contributes ideas towards improving profitability and product quality in the assigned work area

Execution of trials

• Supports design of and leads execution and analysis of trials in technical workstreams
• Ensures relevant stakeholders are involved in trials, including preparation, execution, wind-down and communication of results
• Formulates trial protocols, reviewed by the project lead
• Coordinate trial execution, data collection, logistics, wind down and analysis
• Completes trial reports;
• Present findings in post-mortems as per the R&D WoW that draw sound conclusions and make clear recommendations
• Carry out pre-trial surveys as per the R&D WoW to proactively identify risks and opportunities with respect to answering research questions
• Use general analytical and statistical (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to analyze experimental data to arrive at logical conclusions making use of appropriate tools and procedures

Systems and processes

• Identifies and escalates issues in trial and R&D processes that reduce the quality of work and speed of execution

Quality support

• Support RCAs focused on product issues in the work area
• Support Quality improvement projects in the work area

Operations support

• Supports resolution of technology-related issues in facilities in the work area
• Actively interact with the Operations team to identify issues in production early for mitigation measures

Professional development

• Initiate, attend and contribute to update discussions (with the project and team lead)
• Initiate feedback discussions with team lead & stakeholders
• Identify own professional development needs and seeks opportunities/executes agreed actions, including training, coaching, mentoring and workplace activities
• Initiate development discussions with team lead and skip level management
• Initiate and lead prioritization discussions

Team development

• Share subject matter knowledge with R&D team members by taking part in brain-storming sessions as requested
• Participates in team culture activities

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Biological Sciences
• Experience in research in biological/ life sciences
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially in Advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
• A collaborative mentality
• Able to work in hot environments

Required documents for Shortlisting

• NHIF
• NSSF
• KRA PIN
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Academic Transcripts and Academic Certificates

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Job Ref: 2020/4/6

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle maintenance (Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance) to ensure 100% availability
• Conducting RCAs on all breakdowns and leading implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Testing and recruiting quality drivers
• Maintain detailed records of vehicle services and inspection
• Monitor driver behaviour and provide recommendations on improvements
• Take lead in tracking fleet maintenance performance by measuring the MTBF, MTTR, Adherence to Turn Around Time and Variance in the maintenance budget
• Conduct Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis on all our vehicles to determine appropriate maintenance strategy: predictive, preventive, run to fail or redesign/redundancy
• Identify new vendors and build relationships in order to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• Regularly check on the variance between actual results versus what was planned and propose improvement areas to ensure that actual results match the plan
• Proactively take lead in testing and implementing improvements. Escalate any blocks to the supervisor in time
• Ensure company assets and resources are used as per set policies
• Attend meetings with stakeholders and implement listening and asking questions in order to understand their requirements.
• Seek and provide feedback to stakeholders and direct reports
• Lead work planning for the mechanics
• Rate performance for the mechanics
• Coordinate the mechanics in line with the existing policies and values
• Implement L&D for the mechanics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Automotive)
• Masters degree would be an added advantage
• 2+ years of experience in fleet maintenance
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Required documents

• NHIF
• NSSF
• KRA PIN
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Academic Transcripts and Academic Certificates

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We are currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer 4 who will work on the construction of East Africa’s largest organics recycling facility.

Job Ref: 2020/3/18

A typical day for you might include the following

• Lead the overall design aspects of a waste treatment facility
• Perform design calculations for various engineering problem
• Review vendor drawings and provide technical feedback to ensure specifications are met
• Review controls and/or electrical plans for various equipment
• Support the organization and preparation of the project through assembling needed project information, tools and work documents to industry standards in a timely manner
• Lead and manage the installation and commissioning of various industrial equipment
• Provide hands-on field expert level support for construction
• Lead meetings with vendors, contractors, construction teams
• Perform field inspections to ensure construction meets the design specifications
• Prepare commissioning test forms, equipment checklists and commissioning reports and maintain commissioning issues lists
• Independently, or along with the vendor, perform equipment commissioning, test and balance activities, and functional performance tests
• Troubleshoot system operational issues that impact system operation, safety, and reliability
• Responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of work provided
• Responsible for personal time management on assigned projects
• Planning for project activities and keeping accurate records of project activities
• Provide clear and transparent communication channels with other staff including Engineers, Project Manager, and Administration Staff.

Skills and qualifications you’ll need

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in engineering and design of processing units, equipment, waste treatment facility
• Demonstrated working knowledge commissioning various mechanical and electrical systems
• Demonstrated working knowledge or interest in the operation of Boilers, Chillers, water treatment, Pumps, waste treatment and Control Systems is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Sanergy in an ethical and professional manner.
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Leadership skills to support the activities of other team members and workers

Qualities you’ll need to fit in well among the Sanergy-Stars

• A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team
• A desire to understand and serve customers
• A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity and empathy
• An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas
• An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally
• The perks you’ll have
• A holistic benefits package
• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A unique chance to tackle critical challenges of sanitation, economic empowerment and food security