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 (2025).
• 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:
• Recruiting and hiring of factory staff both to build a strong team and manage labor costs
• 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