Vacancies at Opibus (Roam)

About the role:

We are looking for a Testing and Validation Engineer who will be responsible for test procedures for our electric motorcycles. The ideal person must have over 5 years experience in Engineering with 2 years in testing and validation.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Design test procedures for electric motorcycles for function, form and fitment testing.
• Collect test data using suitable tools.
• Do structured documentation of all the test activities.
• Analyse test data using suitable tools.
• Creating test reports presenting the result.
• Working closely with the R&D team that are designing the motorcycle.
• Manage testing projects and timelines.
• Carry out field tests.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• Must have at least 2 years work experience as a test engineer
• Must have good knowledge in standards & certifications.
• Must have knowledge in data analytics.
• Must have extensive knowledge of engineering and testing procedures.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and think out of the box.
• High-level technical writing skills.
• Good skills in planning and structuring.
• Project management skills

Deadline: 19th June 2022

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About the role:

We are looking for a Senior Project Coordinator who will solely be responsible for overseeing all our projects in terms of budgeting, liaison with suppliers and any other stakeholder. The ideal person must have project management experience and must have at least 5 years in project management preferably in an automotive company. He/she must also have experience handling large projects over $10M and handling tenders across Africa.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
• Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes
• Liaise with suppliers and any other stakeholder to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve
• Help prepare budgets
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Oversee project procurement management
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
• Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement)
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years working experience in Project Management
• Must have a bachelor's degree in Project Management/ Business Management or any other business related course
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have excellent time management skills and good in planning
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Must possess the ability to multitask
• Must be proficient with Excel and Word
• Must have previous experience working with an ERP system

Deadline: 17th June 2022

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About the role:

We are looking for an efficient Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join us and undertake a variety of HR administrative duties with us as we continue to grow and build the organization. You will be part of an ambitious HR team working on different functions such as HR operations, training and employee satisfaction. We work with cloud-hosted modern HR systems, both for recruiting and company-wide HR Management, so if you have a passion and interest in digital HR solutions it is a big, big plus!

As an ideal candidate, we also expect you to have a broad knowledge of all things HR as well as experience with general administrative duties with at least a few years of experience.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees' records.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assist with payroll and ad-hoc HR projects.
• Support other assigned duties.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years working experience in HR
• Must be a member of IHRM/CHRP

Deadline: 14th June 2022

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About the role:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our RnD and Manufacturing departments. He/she will be responsible for inspecting and approving parts received from suppliers and making sure that parts received meet the specifications sent from the RnD team. The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year experience in the Automotive industry and must have knowledge in Production Part Approval Process procedures

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate interaction between the company and suppliers in terms of the localization function and at the applicable rates
• Facilitate identification of parts and components that require localization
• Facilitate the identification of local suppliers for local parts development by evaluating their technical capability and quality processes using acceptable supplier assessment tools
• Ensure that local parts are approved through the company’s process as necessary
• Actively take part in parts development process to coordinate and understand the cost build-up of the local parts
• Determine the root cause of supplier quality problems and implement timely and effective quality resolutions
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems by conducting Quality Audit Visits as necessary, and monitoring supplier status with respect to Quality Cost and Delivery(QCD) aspect
• Develop and maintain relevant supplier data
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies to identify and mitigate local supplier risks
• Manage and control all the factory drawings
• Manage PPAP (Production part approval process) procedures to ensure supplier and the company are integrating efficiently

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year working experience in Automotive in an ISO certified company.
• Must have a degree/diploma in Engineering
• Must have working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Must have the ability to interpret 2D drawings and specification sheet
• Must have working knowledge of CAD( Solid works or On shape)

Deadline: 14th June 2022

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About the Role:

We are looking for a finance expert to join our organization as a Finance Controller. The candidate will be responsible for preparing the company’s finance reports which includes income statements, cash flow and balance sheets. They will also be responsible for assisting in compliance audits and monitoring and setting internal controls to ensure that everyone meets their KPI. The successful candidate will work as a support function to CFO by handling all finance dashboards

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• General accounting oversight
• Oversee the monthly- and yearly financial closing process
• Ensure that closing process and financial reports are done in a timely and accurate manner
• Producing and analyzing of financial statements and reports to guide decision making
• Manage companies budget- and forecasting process and follow-up on actual vs budget and forecast
• Monthly KPI reporting dashboard and follow up on actual vs budget and forecast
• Responsible for assisting in compliance audits and monitoring and setting internal controls to ensure that everyone meets their budget and KPIs.
• Cash flow management
• Create internal policies and spend controls
• Manage and set up grant project reporting
• Take part in Due Diligence processes
• Take part in Grant applications
• Manage financial follow-up and reporting on customer projects
• Be part of implementation of new software
• Ensure that all financial reports are published in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure working capital management is aligned to the needs of the Company’s cash flow and business operation
• Calculation of transfer pricing and related party transactions
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place for effective and efficient budgeting strategy, expenditure, accounting, cash flow and banking
• Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
• Appropriate analytical review and interpretation of key performance indicators based on various financial data
• Assist in implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and provide constructive feedback and provide inputs to senior management

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years working experience in Finance with 5 years in a managerial position
• Must have a CPA(K) or ACCA finalist
• Must have previous experience as an Accountant
• Must have knowledge in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) in Kenya and the East African Region is a requirement, knowledge in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Must be an expert in Excel and handling of large data amounts,
• Must have experience in drafting budgets and financial forecasting
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be a good team player
• Strong work ethic and attention to details as part of the bigger picture
• Structured and analytic way of thinking and working
• Ability to multitask and meet assigned deadlines
• Likes to achieve success together with others in the team
• Communicative ability to make sure information communicated is clear and timely both orally and in writing
• Problem solver and result-oriented
• Ability to solve complex problems

Deadline: 24th June 2022

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Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and implement an overall supply chain strategy.
• Will be responsible for global sourcing and purchase.
• Will be responsible for maintaining a good relationship with already existing suppliers.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Examine and test existing contracts.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor departmental budget whilst ensuring key departmental plans are realized more cost-effectively.
• Update and prepare strategic reports for management review, status update and providing feedback.
• keeps track of the goods and supplies in a store or warehouse
• Updating inventory count and maintaining inventory records to share with management 
• Reporting discrepancies in inventory that indicate theft, such as too little inventory at last count
• Managing inventory by stocking and cataloging products for a business
• Review procedures periodically to ensure that they maintain in line with changing business requirements and reflect best practice.
• Review and develop supply chain policies and procedures and identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions promptly.
• Develop chain routines that ensure the highest level of delivery and accuracy and delivery reliability of components.
• Maintain accurate and well-documented data and information on all international and domestic purchases.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments.
• Maintain close communication with Finance, production, and sales by updating on the status of progress of both local and international purchases and custom procedures.
• Be proactive in ensuring that the supply and distribution of components are carried out effectively.
• Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Production teams to create an accurate stock forecast and maintain healthy stock levels to ensure continuity of production and availability of aftermarket goods.
• Quality control-effectively communicate shortages /excesses /transit damages and wrong supplies and communicate in a timely manner.
• Ensure correct taxes are paid for all import and international purchases are delivered to Opibus on time and cost-effectively.
• Ensure that all supplies have certification and documentation enquired for transportation and inspection. The supply chain manager shall ensure that suppliers’ risks are mitigated.
• Liaise with the clearing agent to ensure the timely receipt of imported goods.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 years’ experience in Supply chain with 5 years in a management
• Must have a relevant bachelor's degree/ Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain or Engineering background
• Must have previous experience in Automotive preferably in Electric mobility.
• Must be competent in parts forecasting and inventory management in the warehouse.
• Must have logistical and customs clearance insight in Europe, the USA, and Asia routes
• Must have experience working with ERP systems with experience in automation

Deadline: 24th June 2022

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About the Role:

We are looking for a Head of Quality who will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Quality System across the organization, from ordering parts to recording faults on the production line to checking the various products before shipment to the customer. You'll get hands-on and see the impact of your work very quickly in an agile environment: our typical project lifecycle is between two and 4 weeks and, although we often work on initiatives that run longer, we always divide these up into smaller tasks and aim to ship regularly. You’ll have the room to learn from supportive and collaborative colleagues, with time set aside for professional development and more self-directed work on a regular basis.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Communicate and inspire to implement quality ownership by everyone
• Responsible disciplinary head for plant quality teams and for overall plant quality performance
• The driver of continuous improvements using advanced data management techniques and quality methods
• Motivates and retains his/her direct reports and supports the disciplinary leaders to keep their teams motivated and retained.
• Sets the personal targets and objectives for his/her organization based on the strategy of the company.
• Gives input to the plant strategy definition and drives the rollout of the plant strategy in his/her area.
• Defines the quality department roadmap and tracks the strategic projects.
• Responsible for the annual planning of resources for the Quality area
• Approve of purchase requests related to his/her cost centers.
• Inspire Quality for Everyone to empower all levels of the organization
• Exemplify professional communication and integrity to achieve high customer satisfaction, trust and retention.
• Final decision on conformance/non-conformance/blocking of parts
• Drive Supplier Quality Management in the plant
• Ensure quality performance prior to gate reviews
• Definition and driving of the Plant Strategy, Roadmap, resource and budget planning
• Implementation and organization of the quality audit process in the plant

Qualifications

• Must have a engineering background
• Must have at least 7 years working experience as a Manager in Quality Assessment.
• Must be ISO Certified, and deployed QMS twice
• Must know at least six sigma
• Must be aware of Industry 4.0 and quality 4.0 and the manufacturing technology

Deadline: 24th June 2022

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Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Designing and upgrading various manufacturing processes to achieve the desired productivity
• Planning and controlling of costs vs budget.
• Planning and controlling of resources (equipment, people, material); reduce production expenses by optimizing material management method and machine maintenance level.
• Leading change management (organization, processes)
• Responsible for productivity/process efficiency and continuous improvement

• Drive ESH activity in the workplace following the regulation and safety standard to maintain a safe environment and reduce sick leave rate;

• Monitor of Line Information Boards and deviation management. Leading corrective actions to systemic issues;
• Execute Production Segment routines and discusses with the next management level upon problems and/or deviations in routine fulfillment
• Ensure the proper execution of Problem Solving;
• Implements Zero Defect approach;
• Ensure the disposition of the non-conforming parts;
• Supports Internal and External Audits;
• Reduce quality costs by improving the operator's quality sense.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in manufacturing operations with at least 7 years in a management capacity
• Must have a relevant bachelor's degree/ Diploma in Engineering
• Must have the ability to create and monitor KPIs to accurately forecast daily/weekly/monthly production targets to meet production demands.
• Must have the ability to develop and introduce best-in-class master production scheduling practices through a thorough evaluation of the current planning and production processes.
• Must have strong project management, organizational, analytical and computer skills including Microsoft Office and applicable proprietary software applications with the ability to integrate new technology (ERP systems) into an existing business environment.
• Must have proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety
• Must have working knowledge of OSHA and ESA and GMP standards and regulations preferred
• Extensive Lean Manufacturing experience with automotive experience preferred

Deadline: 24th June 202

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales 

• Manage and coordinate existing customer accounts.
• Ensure timely response & attendance to all Electric Motorcycle inquiries and quotations while adhering to internal pricing & process guidelines.
• Generate sales through sales activities such as cold calling, client meetings, responding to customer inquiries, prospecting new customers, attending workshops, and networking events to forge lasting customer relationships. 
• Conduct market research and carry out customer segmentation and identify new trends and keep knowledge of the competitor`s status.
• Management and submission of tenders in liaison with the Sales Chief.
• Prepare accurate quotations to ensure prospective clients are fully informed on product prices for enhanced customer satisfaction, attraction, and retention.
• Prepare customer presentations as per the brand guidelines and sales requirements. 
• Conduct research to identify potential business opportunities/target markets for products and services.
• Follow up on potential customers in the sales pipelines to close sales.
• Adhere to internal pricing and sales process guidelines.

Reporting 

• Enter and regularly update correct and accurate customer details and information on the Sales CRM system.
• Generate weekly and monthly sales reports to discuss with the Chief of sales to help the management make informed decisions and appraise performance.

After-sales and support

• Communicate aftersales support to potential and existing customers 
• Follow up on current customers on their maintenance and support needs and ensure timely delivery of the same.
• Build and maintain positive work relationships with clients in order to create a rapport that fosters customer loyalty and generates aftersales revenue.
• Handle customer complaints in a diplomatic manner whilst maintain and guarding the company`s reputation.
• Be a brand Ambassador and conduct themselves to the same standards.

Competency 

Education

• A BSc in Sales and marketing or any business-related background 

Must have Competencies for Success

• Worked in sales in the automotive industry for more than  4 years.
• Understands the technical concept of Electric vehicles 
• Has introduced new products in the Kenya/East African Market 
• Has managed a Sales team before. 
• Has used a CRM tool before for reporting 

Skills and Knowledge, specifically needed for the position

• Understands the technical concept of Electric Motor vehicles.
• Customer relationship management to maintain customer retention.
• Skills in creating grand presentations for clients. 
• Should thrive and pride themselves in closing business deals. 
• Feels strong about being part of a business that combines commercial success and long-term positive social and environmental impact.

Candidate person

• Tenacious  to follow up on potential customers to close deals
• A people person. Ability to create new networks and maintain existing ones
• The incumbent should be audacious enough to challenge new markets in East Africa