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BioLite is on a mission to bring Energy Everywhereâ„¢ with revolutionary products that transform the way we Cook, Charge and Light our lives off the grid. We are a team of engineers and designers, operators and analysts, story tellers and evangelists, who believe that advanced technologies, built on sustainable business practices, have the p...
REPORTS TO: Managing Director, Emerging Markets
START DATE: May 2018
About the Position
The Director of Operations makes the business work.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Operations will play a critical role within our organization. The Director of Operations will oversee supply chain, logistics and after sales service, and will interact closely with our Finance Manager, ensuring efficient allocation and management of our resources. S/he will also work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams to ensure that BioLite’s operations will adequately support our plans for growth and expansion. The Director of Operations will be a key player in making BioLite a scalable, sector-leading organization.
The Director of Operations will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all operational elements within the company. S/he will also be tasked with helping foster a healthy work culture within our company, and to drive the execution of approaches to measure and improve the team’s capacity and performance.
Specific Responsibilities
About You
You are a natural manager able to guide our operations strategy and management while working in a complex, constantly changing and resource-constrained environment. You are a strong planner who is detail focused and committed to driving operational efficiency. You are process oriented and results driven. To this end, you see opportunities to build and/or improve the organization’s tools and systems.
You have deep operational expertise and are excited about being hands-on, without getting lost in the weeds. You are a problem-solver, a direct and candid communicator, and a thoughtful change agent who understands that there are tensions to balance in this kind of diverse organization. You are comfortable collaborating with others who do not necessarily report to you and eager to build relationships with teams across the organization.
You are eager for the challenge of shaping the future of this organization as one of the closest advisors to our Managing Director. You have the skills to provide clear, consistent operational leadership for a fast growing social enterprise, and the nimbleness to respond to continual innovation and increased demands for performance. You inspire excellence and can work effectively with a global team, building a sense of shared values and goals. You are comfortable operating in the Kenyan context, working with stakeholders as diverse as rural sales agents, customs officials, and business partners.
Required Qualifications & Experience
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.
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