Engineering job vacancies in Kenya.

Reports to: Director

Gross Salary: Kes 100,000- 120,000

Our client is a manufacturer of FMCG products seeking to hire an Operational Excellence Coordinator. As an OpEx Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in 360 Transformation changes and in implementing and driving Operational Excellence/ Lean principles across our organization. You will work closely with COO/Directors and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, eliminate waste, assist with the management of daily business activities and administrative tasks, be able to resolve problematic situations efficiently and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with different departments to identify areas for improvement and waste reduction within the organization.
• Conduct detailed process analysis, including Time & Motion Study, Value Stream Mapping, business Process Mapping to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement OpEx methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
• Train and educate employees on OpEx principles, tools, and techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Coordinates meetings and trainings as needed including scheduling, preparing materials, taking notes, and following up on action items as needed
• Monitor and evaluate process metrics to track progress and identify areas requiring further improvement and submit weekly update on all progress and before /after improvements 
• Lead and facilitate OpEx projects, including Kaizen events and 5S initiatives, to achieve targeted results.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement standardized work processes and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of visual management systems to improve communication and transparency across teams.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in OpEx manufacturing and process improvement.
• Operations Coordinators perform a variety of resource management and strategic planning tasks to ensure their organization is adequately staffed and supplied. 
• Facilitating cross-channel feedback from customers and employees to management and executive teams
• Working with team leaders, managers and department heads to learn departmental needs and goals
• Ensuring that all activities conform to local, federal, industry and company standards
• Observing, reviewing and analyzing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas where improvements could be made
• Identifying and resolving any problems in all business process
• Designing and maintaining clear operational guides to ensure consistency of operations
• Delivering reports to department heads, management teams and boards of directors to provide insight into the overall efficiency of the organization. Weekly project update to all take holders and monitor compliance of system tracking and all reviews 
• Collaborating with management and executives to set departmental and organization-wide goals

 Key Roles: 

• Process Improvement: Lead and facilitate process improvement projects using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to enhance operational efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and ensure that processes are optimized.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to employees on best practices and continuous improvement techniques.
• Collaboration: Work closely with different departments to ensure that improvements are integrated into business processes and systems.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of processes, improvements, and performance metrics to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve operational issues by analyzing root causes and implementing effective solutions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Industrial, Production, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in Continuous Improvement/ Business Excellence cell, actively working on improvement activities, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or other process improvement methodologies, Data Analysis,can be an added advantage
• Proven project management skills. The ability to lead and facilitate OpEx projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OpEx manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Time & Motion Study).
• Proficiency in using OpEx software, Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required; familiarity with Microsoft Visio, Office365, Power BI, Minitab, Value Stream Mapping software and SharePoint preferred Microsoft Office would be an added advantage

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How to Apply

Gross Salary: Kes 100,000- 120,000

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Operational Excellence Coordinator) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.kebefore 14th September 2024