Watervale Investments Workshop Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title:    Workshop Officer
Location:    Nairobi Industrial Area (Road A)
Start:    7 July 2014 (with some flexibility)
Deadline:    27 June 2014 – Applications considered on a rolling basis

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 new company serving Kenya’s furniture manufacturing industry.  We supply our clients with novel, quality materials, helping them make

furniture that delivers great value for their customers.  As a start-up, we offer an exciting, ever-changing working environment with opportunity for growth for all of our employees.

About the Position

The Workshop Officer will be one of the founding members of our company’s new team.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to enter an operations role with supervisory responsibilities.  The Workshop Officer will supervise a driver and machine assistant. 
The person in this role will be responsible for overseeing all of our workshop operations, including basic manufacturing, inventory management, client order fulfillment and office administration. 

Goals and Responsibilities

Ensure Smooth Workshop Operations Supervise light manufacturing within the workshopSupervise loading and unloading of goodsAssist with general office administrationFulfill Client Orders Quickly, Efficiently and Correctly Receive orders from the sales teamTrack orders from the time they are placed to the time they are delivered to the clientVerify client payments and ensure orders are filled accurately and quicklyAccurately Manage and Account For All Company Inventory Keep regular stock of all workshop inventoryEnsure all goods are released and accounted for against paymentsQualifications, Experience and SkillsAt least 2 years’ experience in a role with operations or administrative responsibilitiesStrong organizational and recordkeeping skillsProficient with Microsoft Word and ExcelStrong supervisory skills and ability to relate well with direct reportsStrong professional referencesEager to join a young, quickly-growing organization and teamTo Apply

Please follow the application instructions below carefully.  Applicants who follow these directions exactly will be considered favorably:

Email your application to watervale.recruiting@gmail.com
The subject line should read exactly as follows:  Workshop Officer Application
In the email body/text:  Write your full name, email address and phone number first.  Then, write your cover letter here.  Your cover letter should tell us why you are a good fit for our company and this position in particular.  We are looking for interesting, passionate candidates – please use the cover letter as an opportunity to show us this – tell us what makes you special.  Finally, please be sure to include your compensation expectation for this position plus your compensation at your current or most recent position.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV in PDF or Microsoft Word format

Please do not include any other documents with your email.  If you are called for an interview, you will have the opportunity to present additional documents at that time.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a decision may be made before the deadline.