Workshop Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description

Job Title: Workshop Manager

Industry: Renewable Energy

Salary: 250K – 300K

Location: NairobiOur client is a fast-growing renewable energy company based in Nairobi.

Founded in 2011, they have tripled sales every year since inception while investing heavily in exploring innovative business models which could be built from their platform. 

The company has restructured in 2015 into two distinct business segments dealing with Solar and Grid. Solar is tasked with building its cash contract and single off-taker business, while Grid is responsible for developing its micro-utility business.

At its core is a workshop and projects team that handles all inventory, procurement, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and project management to support work across both segments. 

Our client would like to fill the position of a Workshop Manager to oversee all of the operations that take place in the workshop. 

Job Description and Responsibilities

As the Workshop Manager, you are responsible for overseeing all of the operations that take place in the workshop. 

It is your job to ensure the execution of projects in coordination with the business and installations teams.  

You are at the core of the company’s operations, in a senior management role, and your ability to play your role well is critical to the success of the company.More specifically your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Executing project work, including procurement, system design, fabrication, and quality control.   Strategic planning to ensure the completion of projects on time and to the highest degree of quality.

Managing operational human resources, including: assessing personnel needs, participating in the hiring process, management and career development of workshop personnel, and overseeing HR systems in the workshop.

Developing and overseeing workshop systems including inventory, customer fulfillment, job cards, and expense reporting.

Delegation and supervision of workshop personnel’s tasks to execute project work.

Ensuring excellent communication between the workshop/field based activities and those of the head business office.

Communicating with the accounts team to ensure coordination on inventory and expenses, and proper tracking of job costs

Maintaining and managing company vehicles

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum degree in engineering from a reputable organization

10+ years experience in operations (Kenya highly preferred)

3+ years in a senior management position overseeing a warehouse, workshop, or other facility in Kenya.   

Backgrounds in renewable energy, utilities, telecoms, transportation, metal fabrication, and engineering are a big plus.

Proven ability to manage complex systems, drive improvements, and meet KPIs in an operational context.

Computer skills: adept at using email, Microsoft Word and Excel.  Ability to pick up new software skills quickly and with minimal training.

Hard work and honesty.

Eagerness to learn.

Courtesy and respectfulness to all colleagues, partners, and clients.

Strong and consistent communication with colleagues and managers, both orally and through emails.

Enthusiasm for the field of renewable energy.

Willingness and ability to self-identify ways to improve the company. 

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Workshop Manager 250K – 300K) vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 10th April 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. 

(Next to Unga House)