Latest Recruitment at Sanergy

About the Role

Sanergy is Hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager to Influence continuous productivity improvement & maintenance through recognized productivity programs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule that is in line with the annual schedule for AMs, PMs, Operator assessments and Operator training
• Resolve breakdowns within the agreed turnaround time
• Liaise with the maintenance technicians in the implementation of the problem-solving tools (RCAs, 5Why, RAPID)
• Coach maintenance technicians on use of the above problem solving tools
• Lead development of corrective actions. Own resolution through delegation to the maintenance team. 
• Lead preventive action projects to meet recommended TATs and budgets.
• Share daily reports on maintenance activities for all assets
• Ensure all maintenance issues are logged
• Propose improvements to the maintenance eng. associates as well as factory manager
• Calculate and track MTBF and MTTR for all equipment
• Work with maintenance associates to refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Coordinate all AM (Autonomous Maintenance) through operators, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and BM (Breakdown Maintenance) activities. PM and BM activities coordinated through the technicians
• Coordinate Operator trainings and assessments on equipment operatinos. 
• Proactively contributing to conflict resolution through open and honest discussions, reporting unresolved conflict to your manager or Talent Partner
• Maintain a cordial working relationship with teammates
• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule that is in line with the annual schedule for AMs, PMs, Operator assessments and Operator training.  
• Resolve breakdowns within the agreed turn around time
• Propose and implement actions to reduce the variance between the plan and actuals
• Refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Share ideas on how to standardize and improve maintenance data
• Share ideas on how to improve maintenance processes
• Implement improvement ideas and share feedback. 
• Escalate in advance when facing blocks. 
• Keeping track of the maintenance expenses for all assets
• Sharing daily reports on maintenance expenses for all assets
• Ensure all the maintenance data is logged systematically
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the operators, technicians, and managers in order to understand issues with the assets
• Provide feedback to operators and technicians on usage and maintenance of assets
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (operators, technicians and managers) to improve the maintenance performance
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews using the in-house feedback template
• Continually host feedback sessions with your team that are aimed at sharing situational experiences highlighting learnings, wins and failures
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them (through performance reviews)

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronic Engineering /Electrical & Electronics Engineering(with experience in mechanical Maintenance/Machinery) /Mechanical Engineering(with experience in Electrical Maintenance/Machinery)
• Experience in handling both mechanical and electrical machinery.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience working with; vibro fluid bed dryer and cooler, electrical dryers, conveyors, boilers, climate control systems, motors, security systems, PLCs (Siemens and Delta), generators, transformers, power distribution systems, consumer units, control panels, switch gears, solar system, and inverter

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About the Role

We currently seek to recruit a Factory Supervisor (Crew Lead) to support in the operations of the Factory. The role holder will be based in Kinanie, Athi River Machakos County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow weekly shift plans and daily set production schedules to execute all assigned tasks as per the work instructions
• Performing Autonomous Maintenance tasks on the assigned equipment. These are industrial filling machines, greenhouses, motors, chain-belts, hoppers
• Lead scrum meetings in your sections
• Proactively propose to your supervisor possible solutions to challenges affecting productivity, quality, health & safety in your work area
•  Lead workmen at your section to resolve agreed issues
• Report your sections performance against set production schedules to your supervisor on a daily basis on the established platforms
•  Training new or existing operators on equipment operations and execution of daily tasks
• Work with other section supervisors to ensure that processes run in sync as per the production schedule
• Resolve misunderstandings and report unresolved issues with suggestions to your Supervisor or talent partner
• Have cordial interactions with the community as you do your work
• Participate in new improvements initiatives as assigned by your supervisor
• Conduct scheduled Gemba/factory walks in your area/section to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Coach fellow workmen and support them to understand the process and equip them to detect and/or challenges/variances in the line of their day to day duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading line staff/factory staff (2 years)
• At least 2 years of experience in the operations of factory machinery with motors and hydraulic systems
• Diploma or degree in a technical field or biological science-related discipline

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About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Lead Talent Partner who will work closely with the Sanergy Talent Partner to provide exceptional strategic support to business leaders of the Production/Manufacturing unit and employees on all things talent-related. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Support in setting and driving the Talent team goals and objectives at the Talent Partner level through developing and implementing short term Talent plans based on an understanding of current and future needs of the business
• Coach Talent Partners to ensure they are supported and motivated to meet set objectives
• Identify development needs coming out performance review conversations with Talent Partners, create a plan to support them, and implement the plan
• Lead the implementation of new talent processes and tools as needed

Talent Partnership

• Directly support assigned business leaders to provide them with guidance and input on Talent related matters as needed to help their teams excel, and be in line with the labor laws and best HR Practices, including:
  • Hiring
  • Organization design support
  • Performance management
  • Talent development support 
• Lead problem solving efforts to ensure that Talent issues at the Talent Partner level are escalated as necessary and resolved in a timely manner
• Identify gaps in Talent systems and processes and share recommendations for improvement with the General Manager for Talent.

Policy and Compliance

• Develop, roll out, and implement employee related policies as assigned. 
• Work with Talent Partners to ensure set policies are well implemented and policy refresher training is conducted on an annual basis. Regularly review and update employee-related policies as needed in liaison with the Business Risk Management team
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in liaison with the Business Risk Management team

Culture, Engagement & Welfare

• Support Talent Partners in implementing culture initiatives within their respective teams
• Identify and escalate any risks to culture coming out of your discussions with Talent Partners and share proposed recommendations 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field, Masters degree will be an added advantage
• At least 6 years’ experience in a busy environment
• Has relevant HR professional qualifications
• Good understanding of relevant labor laws 
• Excellent leadership skills with great organizational skills
• Have demonstrated the ability to act decisively and resolve problems

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About the Role

Sanergy is looking for a strategic and innovative Project Manager, Supply Chain to effectively lead and own execution of projects within the Warehouse and Procurement functions at Sanergy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and own execution of projects in both warehouse and procurement functions (supply chain). 
• Develop the relevant project management frameworks within procurement and warehouse teams. Coach the warehouse and procurement teams to adopt and use these frameworks. 
• Use project management frameworks to ensure that each purchase request in the organization is executed on time, in full and error free. This spans across sourcing, invoicing, delivery, payment and reconciliation in the relevant ERP platform.
• Responsible for converting the Sales and Operations Plan into a clear Procurement and Inventory Plan that adequately balances the level of inventory and the overall accounts payable balance
• Responsible for implementing and reporting on the procurement plan. 
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the accounts payable plan
• Responsible for standardizing all procurement and warehousing processes. This includes the development of the relevant documentation, training and managing implementation. 
• Lead problem solving through a formal methodology (Root Cause Problem Solving) across both Warehouse and Procurement functions. Propose and implement both corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with other teams (Engineering, Quality, Research and Development) as needed to execute and land improvement projects.
• Overall program manager for both Warehouse and Procurement related initiatives. This include (but not limited to) team structure design,  standardization, cost reduction or other proc/WH related initiatives.
• Responsible for developing regular (and ad-hoc) quantitative (using formal methods) and qualitative analyses on Proc/WH related initiatives, projects or issues - with the aim of driving to conclusions/recommendations that maximize profitability 

Qualifications

• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred
• Proven project management experience in a fast paced environment. Start-up experience will be an added advantage.
• Proven track record in a high paced environment and managing at least 5 reports. 
• Proven purchasing experience of equipment, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing multiple functions within an organization
• Proven experience in using analyses to solve problems.
• Self & Relationship Management
• Confident, rounded thinking and is self-aware and proactively contributes to the team
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure

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About the Role

Sanergy is currently expanding the breeding facility in Kilifi and looking to hire a proactive Site Engineer to give technical advice as well as organize and supervise all construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take part in the Project Risk and Opportunities analysis and assist the construction manager in implementing the preventive and corrective actions,
• Provide input into the pre-commencement project safety plan and assessment, and ensure the Project Health and Safety Management plan is applied on site and followed by the contractor, 
• Visit the construction site daily to assess the overall work progress and difficulties, and review and record on-going issues, 
• Ensure all project documents including drawings, work plans, permits and approvals, licenses, logistics plans, and quality plans are in order,
• Supervision of all construction work including but not limited to excavations, bar bending fixing and placement, concrete mixing and placement, alignment of holding down bolts in preparation for steelwork installation, and steelwork installation.
• Take part in the general breakdown of the project to prepare the inspection plans and the documents required for monitoring project execution,
• Assist the Construction Manager in preparing and submitting progress reports at regular intervals that contain information on the actual progress against planned progress, inventory of materials and labourers at site, and daily work measurement done by the contractor as compared to the work plan, and any other documentation so required,
• Provide support and ensure the Project Quality Management system is in place and followed by the contractor and ensure the quality of materials and work done is as per standards and specifications,
• Ensure correct interpretation and implementation of civil and structural construction drawings on site and liaise with the design engineer should any issues arise,
• Identification and execution of any snags that arise after the completion of a set of works at predetermined milestones.
• Participate in analyzing non-conformance reports and in determining their causes and proposing corrective and preventive actions,
• Liaising with the professional team including engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors and the architect to get rid of any bottlenecks that might arise to keep the project moving forward,
• Ensure construction management software is in use and up-to-date and report on project metrics to the Project Manager,
• Resolve any technical difficulties that may arise unexpectedly and communicate the same to the design consultant,
• Liaise with the Design Team to issue change orders or answer the RFIs and manage project modifications in collaboration with the different stakeholders,
• Caption the project experience and lessons learned, and take part in continuous improvement workshops and manage defects during the DLP.
• Lead and support a team of subordinate engineers and fellows appointed to KLF operations, when so required.
• Maintain the EPC framework documents as per the required standards as construction work progresses

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering
• Proven experience as Site Engineer on building construction projects including industrial buildings of 3-5 years
• Experience in the supervision of installation of structural steelworks is a plus
• Previous experience in conducting and participating in project commissioning required
• Deep consideration towards Safety, Quality and Environment management on site 
• Substantial experience of all stages of the design and construction across a wide range of building types, including industrial buildings
• Working knowledge of common construction contracts
• Previous experience in using construction management software is a ‘plus’
• Good writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Willingness to work in Kilifi

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About the Role

Our growth in the next 5 years will hinge on our ability to mobilize resources and build strategic partnerships with bi-laterals, INGOs, multilaterals, and governments for the scaling of our safe sanitation services to citizens everywhere.

Sanergy is looking for an exceptional individual to join our Business Development team. The Grant Fundraising Specialist - Institutional Funding will support the team to competitively position the organization for funding opportunities with institutional funders. The individual will be responsible for driving the institutional fundraising strategy to secure and manage significant income from a diverse range of funders. They will lead collaborative research, engagement strategy and proposal development for institutional funders to increase the scale and impact of the organization. A confident networker, they will represent the organization at meetings, forums and events in order to initiate and strengthen strategic relationships. They will support the organization in the research and development of strategies for Result-Based Financing (RBF), climate financing, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) with the government and other strategies, of which partnership with institutional funders will be critical. They will contribute to the organizational business development knowledge with best practices, procedures, and tools for the diversification of financing structures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve Sanergy’s ambitious fundraising targets through building partnerships with key institutional stakeholders.
• Lead all aspects of donor relationships, including conducting baseline prospect-identification and research, preparation of proposals, solicitation, reporting, closure, and stewardship, working closely with the Operational and Finance teams.  
• Craft strong business rationale and a tailored message to partners and funders. 
• Build and manage strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders at multilaterals, governments, and in the WASH industry.
• Develop strategic framework and lead implementation for result-based financing.
• Represent Sanergy externally with funders, government,  and other key stakeholders. 
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of business development processes, including proposal development, partnership management, financial reporting, etc.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience in fundraising or business development in a global development context.
• Excellent external communication and writing skills.
• Highly organized team player, with pro-active and flexible work style. 
• Strong existing networks in the institutional funding community preferred. Ideal candidate would be able to leverage past relationships to develop a strong pipeline of new partnerships.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in international development or the social sector more broadly. Knowledge of the sanitation sector is a plus.
• Humility, integrity and a sense of humor.