Factory Manager
Who We Are
Reached
over 100,000 Kenyan homes with our products • Attracted global investment to
continue fuelling our growth and vision
Health & Safety Officer
Who We Are
Moko
Home + Living is a growing company bursting with innovation, creativity and
passion. Our customers dream of a better night’s sleep, a welcoming place
to host their guests, a fun and safe place for their children to play.
But they tell us this isn’t easy – they have to settle for low-quality
furnishings or break the bank. Join us in building the products, the
brand and the network to put quality living within everyone’s reach.
Here’s what our team has accomplished in the few years since our founding:
Supported
the growth of over 200 small furniture businesses across the country • Grown
from a start-up to mid-sized company
Responsibilities
You’ll
take the reins of our growing factory operation. This is a key management
and leadership role which will oversee all critical production functions and
advance them to the next level. TheFactory Manager will also work closely
with various teams to ensure timely delivery to our customers.
The Role in Brief
Production Planning
·
Work with the supply chain department
to forecast and plan for present and future consumption of raw materials to
ensure that materials are always available
·
Evaluate production schedules and
labour requirements to plan team structure and development
·
Develop and maintain production
metrics for quality, delivery, and safety
Team Management
·
Build strong rapport with our
100-person-strong production team through open communication; promote a
positive, safe, productive and efficient work environment
·
Continually analyse, identify and set
expectations to motivate team members to achieve objectives and goals
·
Manage employee training and required
documentation to ensure effective training methods that are in compliance with
current procedures and quality standards
Quality Assurance
·
Ensure that goods produced by your
team always meet quality standards
·
Monitor product standards at various
levels of production and at the point of release so that the cost of rework is
reduced
Continuous Improvement
·
Monitor and recommend necessary
changes to the layout of plant, machinery and production processes and methods
for any new equipment, materials or components
·
Continuously work to improve the cost
of products by optimizing raw materials, labour and utilities
·
Review and recommend appropriate
measures to control and minimize waste levels
·
Review production practices and
equipment; make proposals for improvements to ensure that they are maximally
effective
·
Support research and development to
keep our production team up to date and working with the latest technology and
using the most efficient manufacturing practices
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management
team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening
up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for
those who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
Strong organizational and record keeping
skills, including the ability to develop operational tools in Microsoft Excel
·
Strong management and leadership
skills, including the ability to relate well with direct reports, customers and
colleagues. Candidates with at least 3 years’ management experiencemanaging a
large team preferable.
·
Strong professional references
demonstrating professional accomplishment and trustworthiness
·
Knowledge of good manufacturing
practices and lean manufacturing policies and procedures
·
At least 5 years’ experience working
in a manufacturing setting (process, chemical, mechanical)
·
Technical background is a plus
Maintenance Engineer
Responsibilities
You’ll
take responsibility for ensuring that all the equipment in our growing factory
is operating efficiently and safely. This is a key technical leadership
role that requires leading a technical team in developing and implementing
world-class maintenance systems. The Lead Maintenance Engineer will
work closely with our production teams to ensure maximum uptime.
The Role In Brief
Maintenance Systems and Planning
·
Develop and oversee the
implementation of preventative maintenance for all machinery – including foam
processing and woodworking light and heavy equipment
·
Plan and manage stock and supply
chain for spare parts and factory consumables to minimize downtime
·
Regularly review and update
maintenance protocols to ensure best practices
Technical Team Management
·
Lead and coordinate the work of a
team of technicians working across different shifts; ensure they have the
resources and skills to quickly and effectively respond to downtimes
·
Continually analyse, identify and set
expectations to motivate team members to achieve objectives and goals
·
Manage employee training and required
documentation to ensure effective training methods that are compliant with
current procedures and safety standards
Continuous Improvement
·
Continuously work to prevent and
minimize downtime
·
Routinely review machinery and
electrical safety to ensure the highest standards are met
·
Identify opportunities for
cost-effectively implementing equipment redundancies to ensure work
interruptions are minimized in the case of equipment breakdowns
·
Support the planning, installation
and commissioning of new production lines
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management
team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening
up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for
those who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
Strong organizational and record
keeping skills, including the ability to develop systems and tools in Microsoft
Excel
·
Good management skills, with a track
record managing a small to mid-sized team including technical roles
·
Strong professional references
demonstrating professional accomplishment and trustworthiness
·
Deep technical knowledge of motor-driven
and hydraulic machinery as well as a good working knowledge of electrical
control systems
·
Hands-on experience leading
mechanical maintenance in a factory setting
·
At least 5 years’ experience working
in a manufacturing setting or other environment involving significant machinery
usage
Head of Operations
Role In Brief
Our
Head of Operations is responsible for scaling our distribution to reach
millions of customers. We’re looking for a self-driven and analytical
leader with the ability to lead and grow our operations team and systems toward
this goal. You’ll be excited to solve big problems like developing
a hub-and-spoke distribution model for quick, cost-effective delivery to our
customer’s homes. You’ll be obsessed with order and efficiency, putting
in place the systems needed to organize the work of your team as it expands.
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a world-class distribution operation
·
Turn a distribution operation that
reaches hundreds of thousands of customers into one that reaches millions
·
Develop and implement a hub-and-spoke
distribution model which delivers the quality and reliability of our retail
customers’ dreams
·
Grow and streamline our existing
nationwide delivery service which serves hundreds of small businesses
·
Oversee an increasingly sophisticated
warehousing system and ensure seamless operations as our SKUs grow
Develop and lead a high performing team
·
Invest in coaching and development of
your team, taking advantage of opportunities to grow team members’
responsibilities
·
Maintain a high-performance culture,
setting ambitious targets and rewarding outstanding accomplishment
Implement and manage systems to effectively tackle
increasingly complex work
·
Find opportunities to develop and
improve systems, delegate responsibilities to enable your team to handle more
work with increasing complexity
·
Identify and utilize key control
points, allowing you to maintain quality and accuracy of the growing activities
within your area of responsibility
Career Growth + Compensation
You’ll
join the leadership team of one of East Africa’s most successful growth-stage
companies, playing a key role in our development into a major enterprise.
You’ll learn first-hand how a thriving venture is operated, with opportunity to
expand your skills and responsibilities as your team and our company grow.
We
believe this distinct and rare experience is the most valuable benefit we offer
new leaders who join our team. In addition to this, you’ll earn a
competitive salary and benefits package benchmarked against lean mid-sized
companies. You’ll also be awarded stock options, allowing you to
participate in the value you create as a leader of our team.
Qualifications
·
You are a strong leader, and you have
at least 3 years’ experience managing individuals across different functional
areas. You have a proven track record of motivating and developing your direct
reports.
·
You have an entrepreneurial streak
and have drawn energy from working in a young company, start-up environment or
other environment of rapid growth and change. You are adaptable to changing
requirements and you enjoy working on multiple diverse projects and tasks
simultaneously.
·
You thrive when you are able to take
initiative, you are considered very self-managing and do best in an environment
where you are given high-level goals and take initiative to achieve them.
·
You are confident in your own ability
to perform and inspire others to perform, and you are eager to take on
responsibility for a key team within our company. You find the prospect of
being rewarded according to your ability to grow a team extremely motivating.
·
You have experience developing and
implementing management systems within an organization, and value the structure
and predictability they bring.
·
You possess a strong analytical
toolkit, and you frequently apply quantitative analysis to decision-making.
·
You have managed key internal and
external relationships in another organization and are effective and building
and maintaining such relationships independently.
Market Expansion Officer
The Role In Brief
Our
Head of Market Expansion is responsible for scaling our retail presence to
reach millions of customers. We’re looking for a self-driven
and
analytical leader with the ability to set strategies to grow the numbers of
customers that can enjoy Moko’s products and systems toward this goal. You’ll
be excited to solve big problems like creating and scaling Moko home delivery
model or coming up with the best plan to grow Moko’s pop-up stores country
wide. You’ll be passionate about managing people and leading and growing a
team.
Responsibilities
Lead the Outbound Growth of Moko Products through B2C and
B2B
·
Launch and grow our network of pop up
stores – called dream stations – to bring the Moko’s dream experience to our
customers and generate outbound leads
·
Launch and grow Moko’s showrooms –
the place where the Moko ah-ah moment happens
·
Spearhead the introduction of Moko
products in supermarkets managing payments and account receivables
·
Run A/B tests in point of sales to
identify best strategies for growth and expansion
·
Liaise with the Head of Branding to
ensure that Moko’s pop up stores, showrooms and supermarkets are in line with
the brand message and voice
·
Coordinate with the operation team to
ensure smooth deliveries of products and to bring the Moko dream to the homes
of our clients
Implement and manage systems to effectively tackle
increasingly complex work
·
Create a plug and play script to
enable a rapid growth of our pop-up stores and showrooms across the country
·
Create and manage systems to ensure
that all the outbound leads are recorded and followed up on time
·
Create systems with other departments
to ensure that payments are recorded on time, mattresses and other Moko’s
products are available when needed, raw materials are ordered on time
Develop and lead a high performing team
·
Anticipate and plan for hiring needs
in line with the projected growth
·
Invest in coaching and development of
your team, taking advantage of opportunities to grow team members’
responsibilities
·
Maintain a high-performance culture,
setting ambitious targets and rewarding outstanding accomplishment
·
Create a culture where decisions are
based on data and innovation and creativity come first
Career Growth + Compensation
You’ll
join the leadership team of one of East Africa’s most successful growth-stage
companies, playing a key role in our development into a major enterprise.
You’ll learn first-hand how a thriving venture is operated, with opportunity to
expand your skills and responsibilities as your team and our company grow.
We
believe this distinct and rare experience is the most valuable benefit we offer
new leaders who join our team. In addition to
this,
you’ll earn a competitive salary and benefits package benchmarked against lean
mid-sized companies. You’ll also be
awarded
stock options, allowing you to participate in the value you create as a leader
of our team.
Qualifications
·
You have experience managing people
and growing a small team to the next level
·
You are an extremely fast and adept
learner – able to quickly and deeply understand complex systems and problems.
·
You enjoy applying your
problem-solving and strategic thinking skills to a variety of diverse
challenges.
·
You have a strong analytical toolkit
and frequently apply quantitative analysis to decision-making.
·
You thrive when you are able to take
initiative, you can plan and organize your work around specific goals.
·
You are excited to turn lessons
learned from practical trials into actionable ways that we can improve our
brand experience and services.
·
Whether it’s coordinating work across
multiple teams, implementing a new system or prototyping new expansion models –
you like to get into the details and don’t mind “getting your hands dirty.”
Area Manager
What You’ll Do
Moko’s
goal is to change the way people experience their everyday home. We have an
ambitious development pipeline that spans mattresses to sofas with the goal of
making our customers’ dream of leading a modern lifestyle a reality. We’re
looking to add an Area Manager aka Get Things Done Manager.
As
the Get Things Done Manager, you’ll be responsible for running Moko’s
day-to-day brand operations. You’ll be an excellent project manager who is able
to joggle a variety of tasks under tight timelines. You’ll put into use your
knowledge of marketing and you’ll push the day-to-day activities to see Moko’s
vision become a reality for our customers. Finally, you’ll be excellent people
manager, who can motivate and grow the team.
Responsibilities
·
Under the direction of the Head of
Brand and Product Development, lead the day-to-day implementation of the Moko
work plan so that we can help our customers achieve the modern lifestyle they
dream of
·
Act as a liason to senior management
and directors to keep them up to date about operations and projects implemented
·
Coordinate and manage the weekly
activities of the napstars, the marketing team that brings the Moko dream world
to our customers
·
Lead and coordinate the capacity
planning and hiring strategy of the Napstar team and ensure their training in
line with activities planned in the marketing calendar
·
Create a high performance culture in
the napstar marketing team where KPIs are always met and decisions are taken
based on data. Foster an environment where new ideas are brought up by team
members
·
In coordination with Head of Brand
and Creative Director develop a training for the marketing team to ensure that
the Moko story is told with a consistent voice and in an engaging way by our
team
·
Liaise with the delivery team so that
to-the-door deliveries of mattresses happen on time. Coordinate with the
operation team to manage an efficient use of resource and effective capacity
planning
·
Liaise with supermarkets, malls and
other sites to ensure that we have all the approvals and permits necessary for
a smooth set up and running of marketing activations
·
Support the screening and recruitment
of suppliers, contractors and other consultants necessary for the
implementation of the work plan
·
Manage the day-to-day coordination
with suppliers, constructors (e.g. to build a sleeping station or
showroom-in-a-container) and other consultants so that work is completed on
time and with the level of quality expected
·
Provide operational support to
implement market research activities for the development of new marketing
activities ideas and for the conception and design of the first Moko’s sofa
collection!
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable
feedback delivered through mentorship from the management team. Because
of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening up and opportunities
in many functions. This results in fast career growth for those who are ready
to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
You have experience (preferably 3
years) in retail or sales or marketing and are talented in hiring and managing
people
·
You have a passion for training
people and growing your team
·
You are a go getter and enjoy
figuring out what it takes to get things done on time in the most efficient way
·
You are an exceptional project
manager and able to come up with and execute a detailed plan
·
You preferably have a creative side
and can propose how marketing activation can be optimized and new ideas
introduced
·
You thrive when you are able to take
initiative, you are considered very self-managing and do best in an environment
where you are given high-level goals and take initiative to achieve them
·
You possess a strong analytical
toolkit, and you frequently apply quantitative analysis to decision-making
·
You pay extra attention to details in
everything you do without losing sight of the big picture and the goals that we
want to achieve
·
You have the ability to convince
people and negotiate partnership with suppliers and contractors
Factory Officer
The Role In Brief
Moko’s
Factory Officers help us bring joy to thousands of families by manufacturing
world-class furniture. You’ll lead a production team for a key product
category, such as sofas, mattresses or foam cushions. Factory Officers
are organized and driven team leaders who are eager to join us in building one
of Africa’s largest furniture factories.
Responsibilities
Bring delight to our customers by making quality products,
efficiently
·
Lead your team in meeting production
targets while upholding high standards of quality and safety
·
Ensure efficient management of raw
material inventory and determine optimum stock and re-order levels
·
Collaborate with finance, sales and
warehousing teams to meet and exceed customer expectations
·
Plan production scheduling to meet
customer demand
·
Coordinate with maintenance team to
maximize machine uptime
·
Achieve consistent levels of high
quality and support a culture of continuous improvement
Lead a high-performing production team
·
Provide continuous feedback and
coaching; regularly review team members’ performance
·
Assist in the hiring and training of
new team members
·
Achieve high compliance with health
and safety standards and other best-practice policies and procedures
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management
team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening
up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for
those who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
Strong organizational and record
keeping skills, including the ability to develop operational tools in Microsoft
Excel
·
Strong management and leadership
skills, including the ability to relate well with direct reports, customers and
colleagues.
·
Strong attention to details and
ability to deliver on assigned tasks with independence and little supervision
·
Candidates with at least 2 years’
experience supervising a team preferable
·
Strong professional references
demonstrating professional accomplishment and trustworthiness
·
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
and lean manufacturing policies and procedures
·
Eagerness to join a young,
quickly-growing organization and team
·
Technical background a plus
Senior Supply Chain Officer
The Role In Brief
Our
Supply Chain team brings materials from around the world to our factory, where
they’re crafted into furniture that make thousands of families
happy. Moko’s Senior Supply Chain Manager will grow our supply
chain apace with the company’s product development and manufacturing
plans. You’ll manage and grow a strategic global supplier network and
ensure systems and processes are in place to meet growing procurement needs.
Responsibilities
Lead Supply Chain Growth and Development
·
Ensure supply chain systems,
processes and team capacity are apace with company growth
·
Proactively grow the company’s
supplier network for key materials to mitigate risk and keep pace with growing
demand; identify and attend relevant trade fairs and conduct overseas factory
visits
·
Keep up-to-date with global market
changes relevant to our key product lines
·
Develop sourcing plans to accommodate
increasingly complex sales and manufacturing needs
Ensure Continuous Cost Optimization
·
Regularly identify and evaluate
opportunities for reducing costs while maintaining high level of quality
·
Identify and evaluate new suppliers
for existing products in search of enhanced value for money
Oversee the day-to-day Supply Chain Management
·
Manage a small team responsible for
global and local procurement, sourcing and import functions
·
Ensure appropriate targets are in
place and are being consistently met by the supply chain team
Career Growth + Compensation
You’ll
join the leadership team of one of East Africa’s most successful growth-stage
companies, playing a key role in our development into a major enterprise.
You’ll learn first-hand how a thriving venture is operated, with opportunity to
expand your skills and responsibilities as your team and our company grow.
We
believe this distinct and rare experience is the most valuable benefit we offer
new leaders who join our team. In addition to this, you’ll earn a
competitive salary and benefits package benchmarked against lean mid-sized
companies.
Qualifications
·
Sourcing and supply chain management
experience coordinating a variety of suppliers
·
Strong working knowledge of
import/export practices and regulations
·
Experience sourcing finished or
semi-finished products; experience with contract manufacturing or sourcing for
manufacture an advantage
·
Strong people management skills and
the ability to develop and manage key external relationships
·
A well-developed analytical ability
and high level of attention to detail
·
Eagerness to join a quickly-growing
organization and team
Research Officer
The Role In Brief
We’re
looking to add a detail-oriented, analytical person to our Customer Engagement
team that can help us find new product opportunities. We have an ambitious plan
to expand the products that we can offer and you’ll blaze new trails to make
that dream a reality. You’ll have a passion to discover new things and understand
the details of how people use furniture products. You’ll be eager to
research and develop products that will find their way into hundreds of
thousands of homes. Most importantly, you’ll be eager to take on more
responsibility and grow your career as part of our team.
Responsibilities
Conduct market research to define product specifications
·
Work in close collaboration with the
Head of B2B to generate new product ideas which align with our business goals
·
Support the process of new product
introduction, from conception through to research, testing and launch
·
Work with members of our sales team
to understand product specifications according to their experience with our
customers
·
Conduct direct market research with
retailers, fundis and end users to generate insights around product features
·
Prepare product briefs to be shared
internally and externally
·
Analyze and propose adjustments to
product briefs based on suppliers’ constraints
Engage a global supply base to turn product ideas into
reality
·
Engage with our existing
international supplier network to understand manufacturing techniques, costs
and other parameters
·
Research and reach out to new
potential suppliers who can offer additional product options or better value
for money
·
Hone in on the ideal supplier for a
product based on what you learn through conversations and exchanging product
information and samples
·
Initiate trial orders to test new
products in the market toward the goal of a full-scale roll out
·
Engage a wider supplier base for
existing products in search of opportunities to deliver better value for money
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable
feedback delivered through mentorship from the management team. Because of our
rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening up and opportunities in many
functions. This results in fast career growth for those who are ready to take
up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
A preference for 1-2 years’
experience in market research
·
Strong analytical skills and
attention to detail
·
Curiosity to find out product
requirements and how to find best balance between customers’ preferences and
suppliers’ constraints
·
Extremely organized and able to keep
track of different concurrent tasks
·
An ability to communicate things
clearly and in details
·
Proficient with Microsoft Word and
Excel
·
Eager to join a quickly-growing
organization and team
Operations Manager
The Role In Brief
Moko’s
Operations Manager makes hundreds of families happy every week by delivering
top-notch mattresses, sofas and furniture materials efficiently and with a
smile. You’ll lead the dream team responsible for warehousing and
nationwide distribution of all our products. You will be an experienced,
results-driven multi-tasker who is eager to support the development of your
team.
Responsibilities
Ensure world-class service delivery
·
Maintain strong interfaces and
continuous communication with customer-facing teams to quickly identify and
troubleshoot problems when they arise
·
Implement a quick and smooth order
fulfillment process, from receipt to delivery
·
Ensure that all goods that reach
customers in good condition and to their expectations
·
Minimize invoicing and delivery
errors
Lead, grow and continuously improve your team
·
Manage our warehouse and distribution
teams, support their professional advancement and ensure a safe and happy
environment
·
Anticipate and plan for capacity
investments to keep service delivery apace with company growth
Take responsibility for inventory management and
compliance
·
Maintain and improve inventory
control systems, ensuring robust ongoing controls and regular stock-checks
·
Lead environmental and local
authority compliance
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management team.
Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening up and
opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for those
who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
Strong management and leadership
skills, including the ability to relate well with direct reports, customers and
colleagues.
·
Strong organizational and record
keeping skills, including the ability to develop operational tools in Microsoft
Excel
·
Experience in warehousing, inventory
management, logistics and/or distribution
·
Candidates with at least 3 years’
experience managing a team preferable.
·
An independent, out-of-the-box
thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Imports Officer
The Role in Brief
Our
supply chain is at the core of our business, bringing materials from around the
world which are ultimately crafted into locally-made furniture adorning homes
across Kenya. This role will ensure that our import supply chain
grows and develops apace with the company’s product development and manufacturing
plans. The ideal Imports Manager will be able to manage and grow a
strategic global supplier network and ensure systems and processes are in place
to meet growing procurement needs. A highly analytical, detail-oriented
individual who can scour the globe for the best suppliers while building strong
procurement and logistics systems would be a strong fit for this role.
Responsibilities
Lead Import Supply Chain Growth and Development
·
Ensure import supply chain systems,
processes and team capacity are apace with company growth
·
Proactively grow the company’s
supplier network for key materials to mitigate risk and keep pace with growing
demand; identify and attend relevant trade fairs and conduct overseas factory
visits
·
Keep up-to-date with global market
changes relevant to our key product lines
·
Develop international sourcing plans
to accommodate increasingly complex sales and manufacturing needs
·
Effectively identify and troubleshoot
problems wherever they may arise along our supply chain and implement effective,
lasting solutions
Manage Key Supply Chain Relationships
·
Manage relationships with key local
and foreign service providers
·
Coordinate work with our
Mauritius-based global sourcing team
·
Oversee key global supplier
relationships and support in building new ones
Achieve Efficient Compliance
·
Keep abreast with local and global
regulatory changes such as those concerning customs and product standards
·
Ensure compliance practices are built
into our systems in an efficient, streamlined way
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management
team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening
up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for
those who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
Strong organizational and record
keeping skills, including the ability to develop operational tools in Microsoft
Excel
·
Strong management and leadership
skills, including the ability to relate well with direct reports, customers and
colleagues. Candidates with at least 3 years’ management experience managing a
large team preferable.
·
Strong professional references
demonstrating professional accomplishment and trustworthiness
·
Knowledge of good manufacturing
practices and lean manufacturing policies and procedures
·
At least 5 years’ experience working
in a manufacturing setting (process, chemical, mechanical)
·
Technical background a plus
Product Engineer
The Role In Brief
We
are looking for someone who can guide the development and improvement of
products that will put smiles on the faces of millions of families as we scale.
You’ll be eager to quickly learn about a variety of materials and processes –
from chemicals for our foam products to fabrics and wood for our sofas – and
apply this in prototyping and design for manufacture. You’ll find joy in
taking a product concept, iterating it through research and testing and guiding
it into creation on our factory floor.
Responsibilities
Provide versatile technical expertise in all aspects of
furniture manufacturing
·
Research a variety materials and
processes from chemical manufacturing to woodworking
·
Design prototypes and feasibility
models for proof of concept testing
·
Analyze test result data and draw
insights in relation to design specifications and product goals
Support continuous improvement in manufacturing
·
Collaborate with our manufacturing
team to share technical guidance on new and existing products
·
Work with our manufacturing and
customer research teams to align quality to our customer’s dreams
·
Support our supply chain team in
identifying appropriate materials which can be sustainably sourced
Lead and develop product engineering team
·
Provide leadership and guidance to a
small team, guiding their professional development and building their technical
expertise
·
Develop test methods, standards and
protocols which your team can implement to evaluate new materials and product
concepts
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko
invests in building the capacity and skills within our team. Your manager will
invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management
team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening
up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for
those who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
·
Technical background preferably in
product, materials or industrial engineering
·
Experience working in product
development or R&D
·
Demonstrated experience in creating
systems and tools to guide product testing and manufacturing – testing
protocols, SOPs
·
Demonstrated technical learning and
problem-solving abilities through experiments, analysis and systematic methods,
technical research and networking with experts
Health & Safety Officer
The Role In Brief
We are looking for someone to foster
safety for our team members as the build and deliver products to delight our
customers. You’ll be passionate and knowledgeable about occupational and
environmental safety, driven to create and maintain a world-class working
environment. Most importantly, you’ll be effective at turning principles
and regulations into everyday reality by collaborating with teams across the
company to raise awareness and change behaviours.
Responsibilities
Work across teams to ensure safety
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Champion a safety agenda and culture
across the company
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Regularly review working conditions
and work with line managers to correct non-compliance and realize opportunities
for improvement
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Manage and monitor issuance and usage
of PPEs, including PPE inventory
Manage audits and compliance with
regulatory bodies
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Collaborate with third-party auditors
to ensure all audits are conducted properly and on-time and all licenses are up
to date (OSH, NEMA, fire safety, planning)
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Develop and execute action plans to
address any issues identified in audits
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Maintain strong relationships with
local regulators based on transparency and compliance
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Regularly identify opportunities for
assessing risk and implement improvements
Integrate safety into routine systems
and procedures
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Develop and maintain training
protocols around safety, health and environment
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Review standard practices and
procedures and effectively integrate safety, health and environment best
practices where appropriate
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Conduct regular safety, health and
environment trainings with all team members tailored to their roles
Career Growth + Compensation
Moko invests in building the capacity
and skills within our team. Your manager will invest significant time in your
career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through
mentorship from the management team. Because of our rapid growth, we
constantly have new roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This
results in fast career growth for those who are ready to take up the challenge.
Qualifications
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Previous experience working in a
similar role in a company with high standards of occupational health and
safety; preferably in the manufacturing sector
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Strong working knowledge of
occupational and environmental regulations and risks
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills and a strong ability to lead and influence others
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Demonstrated experience drafting and
implementing training and procedural documents
How to Apply
Please visit our website moko.co.ke/careers and apply through our online form.