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Operations Technical Manager
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Objective:
This job posting is for Operations Technical Manager at a small, but growing start-up company. Compensation will be competitive and opportunity for growth will be unrivaled. While experience and track record is important, what is more important for success in our small-team, fast-growing environment is desire to prove yourself and ability to confidently work on your own to grow an agri-processing factory and manage your responsibilities. Prospective candidates must be self-motivated, have a desire to achieve results and learn-by-doing
Responsibilities
Manager Factory Operations ,
· Report directly to and work closely with the Managing Director
· Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff
· Oversee all materials movement; from raw material purchases though the operations process and up to finished goods storage and shipment
· Pro-active, Attentive Management; spot problems before they escalate and continually develop recommendations and options for improved efficiency and team building for management consideration
· Spearhead the trial runs and operations of the proposed bio char production plant unit scheduled to be installed later in the year
Report and 'Manage Up' to Executive Team
· Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily production reports, weekly updated & plans, and monthly reports via Google drive and Cloud-based Inventory tools
· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related operational activities as needed
Perform Secondary Operations Responsibilities
· Manage the installation and maintenance of factory processing equipment (example; nut dehuller, cold-press expeller and milling machine)
· Financial management and control; assist the accounting team on payment management and processing, including appropriate documentation of all transactions from purchasing to selling
· Logistics; organize and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all materials and payments for suppliers and from customers
· Human resource development; responsible for starting and building a team of up to 15 factory workers in the Rift Valley, including:
o Recruiting and hiring of factory staff both to build a strong team and manage labor costs
o Manage staff leave, maintain zero staff unrest, comply with NEMA regulations, ensure zero workplace accidents, fire incidents and ensure staff training as necessary
· Maintain records and compliance with local government bodies (NEMA, KEBS, etc) to ensure company is always in good operating standard