Vacancies in Nevira Minerals, Kenya

Nevira Minerals


Processors of Industrial Minerals and Fillers, Terazzo, Agricultural & Animal Feed Lime
Job Re-Advertisement: Production Manager
We are a leading limestone manufacturing Company located in Kumpa, Kajiado.
To support our growth, we are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Production Manager.
The successful candidate will be a people leader with good technical and operations management skills.
Role Description
Reporting to the General Manager, essential duties and responsibilities of the position holder will include but not limited to:
·         Supervise the quarry unit, milling, packaging, electrical, mechanical units to ensure the smooth running of activities and accountability;
·         Set daily, weekly, monthly and annual targets for the units described above, monitor the achievement of the said targets taking appropriate actions for areas requiring intervention;
·         Monitor the raw material stock and timely communicate to the Procurement Officer of materials requiring restocking and when they are required;
·         Monitor and supervise the production process and all factors affecting production to ensure production targets are met and provide daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc production reports;
·         Ensure prompt resolution of breakdowns and preventive of quarry and plant machinery is done as scheduled to minimize downtimes;
·         Mentor, coach, guide, supervise, regularly appraise performance, and take disciplinary measures on production staff to ensure that the company has a committed and compact production team;
·         Hold meetings, communicate about and discuss production plans, activities and schedules to ensure there is involvement and participation within the team and beyond with company staff;
·         Manage lead times in consideration of capacity and optimal use of resources, assessing production workloads, prioritizing and allocating resources as required;
·         Ensure understanding and adherence to health and safety regulations in the department.
Qualifications and Experience
·         A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Manufacturing / Automotive / Industrial/ Chemical Engineering or a related degree with at-least three years’ of production operations experience in the manufacturing industry

Job Vacancy: General Manager
We are a leading limestone manufacturing Company located in Kumpa, Kajiado.
To support our growth, we are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a General Manager.
The successful candidate will be a people leader with financial and commercial awareness.

Role Description
The key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
·         Leading overall company operations ensuring efficient and effective running;
·         Overseeing the production process from the quarry to the milling, testing and packaging processes;
·         Review daily achievement against the set targets for all departments and advise accordingly;
·         Leading and overseeing sales and ensuring cost management and prudent financial operations;
·         Ensuring all employees are informed on direction and targets through a coordinated communication and engagement plan involving signed off targets, daily walks, regular briefings and leadership and management team meetings;
·         Establish and maintain a carefully considered government and local community engagement program to ensure a good working relationship;
·         Lead and actively support and participate in safety initiatives
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Manufacturing / Automotive / Industrial Engineering or a related degree with at-least 3 years’ of operations or commercial management experience;
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in Business with at-least three years’ operations management experience in the manufacturing industry;
Critical Skills and Abilities
·         Commercial and financial acumen and understanding of levers impacting top and bottom line results;
·         An understanding the wider management principles and techniques with good leadership and follow-through skills;
·         Capable of developing and translating strategy into clear objectives and deliverables;
·         Political and presentational skills with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting interests;
·         Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results;
·         Sets priorities taking into account short and long-term needs of the business;
The role is in Kumpa, Kajiado hence, successful candidates should be willing to relocate if not already living there.
Applications indicating the current and the expected salary and benefits to be emailed to hr@neviraminerals.com cc: berylkathomi@gmail.com by 16th October, 2019.
A competitive employment package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Nevira Minerals Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer