General / Operations Manager Career Opportunity - Renewable / Solar Energy Company in Kenya

Job Title: General / Operations Manager

Company Profile:

Our Client is a start-up Renewable / Solar Energy Company operating in the East African Market from its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reports to: Board of Directors

Our company offers the following products and services:

Manufacture and sale of solar energy collectors and boilers for water heatingManufacture and sale of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for electricity generationManufacture and sale of solar hybrid (photovoltaic & thermal (PV-T) systems for electricity & hot water generationEngineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM):Establishment of the projects’ Power, Hot Water and Steam requirements (quantities and operating parameters);Solar Systems Engineering & Design based on the established system requirements;Procurement of all system components and the construction/installation professionals; andConstruction/installation managementOur clients’ Target Customers are:
Home Owners – Existing HomesPrivate Developers – residential, commercial (offices & hotels) and industrialPlumbing contractorsInstitutions (e.g. Schools, Hospitals, Commercial Farms, etc)GovernmentsNGOsMain Purpose of the Job

The General/Operations Manager will be involved in all aspects of the business covering; day-to-day operations, business development, risk & safety management, project & human resource management.

At the same time, will continue to foster and advocate innovative thinking, communication and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

Leading and directing the operations teamEnsuring continuous improvement of processes, procedures and systemsDeveloping an understanding if customers’ needs and requirements and ensuring all staff provide a high level of customer serviceControl and manage the implementation of LEAN and the DRIVING of continuous improvement initiative on the factory floorManage customer requests and timely provision of quotationsImplement cost management and budgetary controlEnsure compliance with OH&S LegislationMonitor the performance of the team through “Key Performance Indicators”RecruitmentTraining and DevelopmentRequired Skills and Qualifications
Strong foundations in mechanical engineering and hands-on fabrication management along with extensive experience working at a senior level in successful fabrication businessMinimum 4-5 years experience managing a team, ideally within the fabrication/mechanical service industryHighly developed manufacturing and project management skills along with contract/tender exposureTertiary qualified in Business ManagementStrong knowledge of management accounting and business financeExcellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skillsA thorough understanding of OH&S policies and proceduresExcellent communication, interpersonal skills and people management skillsExcellent customer service skillsResults-oriented, attention to detail and innovativeExcellent computer skills – Ms Office, Ms Projects, AutoCAD, Adobe Applications, and Web Applications including Video ConferencingTo apply for this positions send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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