Jobs and Vacancies in a Signage Company in Kenya

Our client is a well-established, dynamic, results orientated signage firm seeking to recruit energetic individuals to fill the following positions;

Workshop Manager – Signage and Printing
 

Industry: Print, Branding and Design
 

Location: Nairobi / Ruiru 
 

Position: 1

Job Overview: The job holder will manage and lead a team of people in allocating workload and managing the day to day operations in the workshop.

It requires the job holder to co-ordinate resources and liaises with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

The ideal candidate should have worked with similar products and preferably from print industry

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the workshop to achieve maximum business results
• Planning and allocation of staff duties and resources in the workshop
• Maintaining and updating of workshop asset register
• Ensuring compliance to health and safety regulations by workshop staff
• Overseeing induction and training of workshop staff
• Managing and improving the performance and productivity of the workshop
• Provide oversight and check job estimates.
• Manage inward goods, checking quantities, dispatching goods and receipting invoices
• Receive and review feedback from customers and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work with the Directors to investigate customer complaints and concerns arising from products and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Discuss with team to identify appropriate course of action.
• Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to client enquiries.
• Preparing progress reports on each job
• Ensure supplies are ordered for each job.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum degree in Mechanical or Technical Engineering from a reputable organization
• Experience working in a signage, printing and branding related work will be an added advantage
• Should possess good customer service and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Flexible and ability to meet quality standards and strict deadlines
• Must have experience in leading and motivating a team
• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge of workshop operations a must, preferably handling machinery
• 2-3 years working experience

Warehouse Supervisor – Signage and Printing
 

Industry: Print, Branding and Design
 

Location: Nairobi/Ruiru 
 

Position: 1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the warehouse e.g. transportation, receiving, off-loading, stock take, sanitation, maintenance, inventory control, etc.
• To ensure the efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of a wide range of their goods by implementing inventory management policies and procedures
• To ensure warehouse & distribution productivity targets are met and ensure efficient and profitable operations
• Responsible for the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing in order to select and receive products at the facility in a productive and cost-efficient manner
• Working with the management to implement the company’s policies and goals.
• Keeping stock control by maintaining accounts, ledgers and inventory of products in and out of the store
• Generate warehouse productivity reports, in regard to productivity rates, and accounts for all labor hours, both direct and indirect
• Adheres to budget requirements and works toward obtaining goals
• Responsible for maintenance of warehouse equipment, overseeing scheduling both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs
• Builds, maintains and enhances client relationships and ensures impeccable customer service in the store at all times.
• Responsible for warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean work place for employees and with the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Procurement and supply chain management, or Business related.
• Post graduate diploma in procurement/ Stores an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management of Warehouse & Inventory
• Experience with warehouse or Logistics management in a Signage company
• Expert knowledge in Warehouse/Inventory and Logistics
• Professional qualifications in Warehouse/Logistics/Supply Chain will be a key requirement
• Supervisory skills is a MUST

3. Logistics Coordinator - Transit and Signage
 

Location: Nairobi/Ruiru
 

Industry: Print, Branding and Design 
 

No. of Positions: 1
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods
• Updating and maintaining a master excel spreadsheet of daily of routines to customers
• Building and maintaining good relationships with clients and sub-contractors
• Prepare costing and proposals
• Establish the necessary process flow
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Perform ad hoc tasks from time to time
• Co-ordinating the transportation of print materials
• Liaising with clients and sub-contractors (drivers)
• must be able to communicate effectively since the job primarily involves liaising with clients, couriers and other operational departments
• Organizing and confirming collections and deliveries

Qualifications/Skills / Experience

• Minimum 2 years Logistics, Operations Transport, Stores, Inventory, Fleet, Sales, Technical + System management & Implementation in Signage is ESSENTIAL
• Previous work experience in the Signage industry ESSENTIAL
• Logistics Degree/Diploma in Logistics will be an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel, work long hours and on weekends
• Accurate and quality workmanship
• Intrinsically motivated, Self-starter who has the ability to work independently with no supervision and think outside the box
• Person should have a passion and be committed to his work
• Honest person who is results driven and can work under pressure

4. Sales Executives – Transit and Signage
 

Location: Nairobi / Ruiru
 

Industry: Print, Branding and Design 
 

No. of Positions: 3

Job Overview: This is an excellent opportunity for a sales person with relevant experience and a proven sales track record. 

The person should be a high energy individual who enjoys a challenging work environment and is committed to growing their sales career. 

This sales person should be professional, knowledgeable and will continually strive to exceed sales targets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• He/she must have print industry sales background.
• Knowledge of wide format print products and applications would be highly advantageous.
• He/she will be expected to find and follow up on their own sales leads.
• He/she must have the ability to identify and engage potential new customers.
• He/she will maintain a professional relationship with customers and ensure they are kept satisfied with the company’s services. 
• He/she must be hardworking, driven, have excellent new business and account management skills
• He/she will manage the key account list to maximize sales and profit
• He/she Prompt and accurate reporting to the Directors as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the print industry and have a proven track record in the Sales Industry.
• Diploma in sales and marketing or any related qualification
• Effective Communicator.
• Computer literate.

Application mode

 
If you meet the said requirements please send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to: (DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES)

The Recruiter, 
placement.esquire@gmail.com

NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary. 

Closing date for applications is Friday, 7th October 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.