Watervale Investments
Job Title: Production Officer
Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi
Start: ASAP with some flexibility
Important Notes: Please carefully follow the application instructions at the end of this document. Watervale Investments will never ask applicants for payment as part of the application process.
About Watervale Investments: Watervale
Investments is a young and quickly-growing company serving Kenya’s furniture
industry. Important Notes: Please carefully follow the application instructions at the end of this document. Watervale Investments will never ask applicants for payment as part of the application process.
Backed by European and
American investment, our mission is to make quality furniture more available
and affordable to millions of Kenyans.
We believe in being a fair
and honest employer and providing our employees with opportunity based on
performance and merit.
About the Position: As our company expands the range of products we manufacture, we are seeking a Production Officer to take the reins of our growing production operation.
About the Position: As our company expands the range of products we manufacture, we are seeking a Production Officer to take the reins of our growing production operation.
This is a key management and
leadership role which will oversee all critical production functions and
advance them to the next level.
The ideal Production Officer
will master manufacture and quality control processes as well as management of
resources to efficiently and reliably deliver quality products.
They will also work closely
with various teams to ensure timely delivery to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver products to the logistics and distribution team on time
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver products to the logistics and distribution team on time
- Monitor
production and adjust schedules to ensure our clients’ needs are met
- Liaise with
other departments (e.g. distribution and logistics, management,
administration)
- Set production
targets and ensure they are met
- Ensure
efficient management of raw material inventory and determine optimum stock
and re-order levels
- Identify the
resources needed in production and advise management.
Manage the production team
- Draw the work
schedule for the production team
- Evaluate the
performance of production staff
- Assist in the
hiring and training of production staff
- Ensure health
and safety guidelines are followed
Quality assurance
- Implement
quality-control programs
- Monitor product
standards at various levels of production and at the point of release
- Troubleshoot on
any quality issues that arise
- Ensure proper
maintenance of equipment and machines
- Conduct regular
quality trainings for the production team
Qualifications
At Watervale Investments, we seek new team members who are first and foremost eager to learn and grow in their roles.
At Watervale Investments, we seek new team members who are first and foremost eager to learn and grow in their roles.
We put less of an emphasis on
formal qualifications and look carefully at candidates’ abilities, experience
and character.
Any candidate who feels they
can undertake the responsibilities above to a high standard is welcome to
apply.
Candidates should demonstrate
the following in their application materials:
- Strong
organizational and record keeping skills, including the ability to develop
operational tools in Microsoft Excel
- Strong
attention to details and ability to deliver on assigned tasks with
independence and little supervision
- Strong
management and leadership skills, including the ability to relate well
with direct reports, customers and colleagues. Candidates with at
least 2 years management experience will have an advantage.
- Strong
professional references demonstrating professional accomplishment and
trustworthiness
- Eagerness to join
a young, quickly-growing organization and team
Benefits: Competitive salary for entry level position, participation in a
private pension scheme, opportunity for advancement and coaching by the
company’s international directors.
To Apply
Please visit the link below to apply online for this and any other available positions:
http://www.watervale.co.ke/vacancies
If you have any questions or problems, please email watervale.recruiting@gmail.com, however please note we cannot receive applications via this email address.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email or phone for an interview.
To Apply
Please visit the link below to apply online for this and any other available positions:
http://www.watervale.co.ke/vacancies
If you have any questions or problems, please email watervale.recruiting@gmail.com, however please note we cannot receive applications via this email address.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email or phone for an interview.