Multiple Career Opportunities at HRBP Solutions - 8 Positions

Job Position Responsibilities

• Actively initiative preventative maintenance planning ensuring that all maintenance work is risk assessed, appropriate resource is available and utilised and all maintenance tasks are executed without conflicting requirements.
• Minimise and eliminate where possible all losses associated with machine down time through timely resolution of machine breakdowns and driving a zero loss mind-set through engineering work order initiation and completion.
• In liaison with the SHEQ Manager, participate in regular inspections/audits for good housekeeping and machine safety and ensure agreed action are completed.
• In consultation with the Top Management, coordinate setup of plant equipment in accordance with Company policy and procedures in order to achieve product quality targets at minimal waste levels.
• Proactively rectify issues that have a negative impact on quality, complete plant improvement activities prioritised by the Top Management to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• In liaison with the Production and Plant Productivity Managers, Initiate and sustain the Autonomous Maintenance activities (e.g. tagging, lubricating, cleaning, team meetings, step audits and board updating, elimination of contamination sources and elimination of hard to access areas).
• Ensure good quality information on breakdown reports and any engineering work orders are raised in a timely manner.
• Pro-actively support Good Manufacturing Practice pillar activities providing feedback and promoting application on the factory.
• Actively participate in relevant line changes using appropriate project management tools to ensure efficient and successful project management
  In liaison with the Plant Productivity Manager, proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and supervise all tasks relating to PLC`s (fault finding) and ensure full compliance to factory SHEQ procedures.
• Formulate and implement maintenance procedures and ensure proactive implementation.
• Ensure that the production plant is running efficiently at all times.
  Carry out regular inspections of the production plant and resolve issues as well as planning and overseeing all repair and installation activities.
• Ensure that environment, health and safety procedures are complied with at all times.
  Prepare and present regular maintenance reports to the management.
• In liaison with the Top Management, develop plans and activities necessary to attain timely commissioning of the new plant in within strict deadlines.
• Coordinate and supervise various service providers ensuring quality of service in areas of delivery.
• Supervise equipment installation and commissioning ensuring that all terms of contract, delivery and after service are met.
• Develop a clear plan on transfer of knowledge to those appointed to operate the equipment, supervise the process and coach and mentor assigned staff.
• Formulate and implement training programs and on the job mentorship for all maintenance departmental employees.
• Develop and implement maintenance program to meet production requirements of plant availability, safety, and product quality.
• Management of spare parts & materials stocking and usage to ensure the effective maintenance of plant.
• Plan and carry out statutory inspections of vital plant & equipment to ensure their use is in compliance with legal requirements.
• Liaise with quality assurance department and procurement and logistic department to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Implement energy management program to attain and sustain economic/efficient usage of fuel and electricity in the plant.

Required Competencies

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Plant or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of nine (9) years’ experience in a busy manufacturing environment. Five of which should be at management level. Candidates with experience in the stationery and printing industry will have added advantage.
• Must be a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Excellent team leadership skills, communication, organization and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to read, analyse, interpret technical data, and electrical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and answer queries.
• Computer Literate

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Duties

• To achieve sales as per budgets and ensure markets are covered adequately

Formulated Strategy

• Monitor implementation against strategy
• Manage Implementation against Marketing Plans
• Manage Implementation of promotions activities
• Monitor Implementation of Merchandising Standards
• Recruited and Select Sales Staff
• Manage incentive programs
• Manage implementation of distribution processes in trade
• Manage distribution strategies
• Develop People

Behaviour Competencies

• Analytical Ability ,Judgement, Strategic and Global perspective
• Flexibility (thinking adaptability) ; Systems thinking ;Persistence ; Time perspective
• Decisiveness ; Achievement orientation ; Verbal Communication ; Written communication
• Negotiation Skills ; Assertiveness ; Customer Focus ;Individual Leadership ; Team Leadership
• Flexibility / Empathy

Education for Senior Sales Job

• A Bachelor’s degree any field with Business Administration
• 5 years experience of sales of corrugated cardboard packaging (cartons, SFK etc)

Salary range KES100,000

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SAP Knowledge A Must

Senior Inventory Controller Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides materials, equipment, and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing, and  distribution services; supervising staff
• Regular Stock and other management reporting
• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures i.e. Manage inventory control policies and procedures across all operations.
• Review, chose and execute warehouse management system solutions for all locations.
• Achieve zero inventory without jeopardizing lean operations.
• Design, execute and monitor engineering inventory management process.
• Audit on inventory by coordinating with external and internal teams.
• Meet company inventory needs by ensuring sufficiency of systems and coordinating with SAP teams.
• Achieve operational excellence and deliver cost savings through inventory management.
• Design and manage inventory management systems meeting facility needs.
• Meet customer and company standards on accounting requirements.
• Check routine inventory costs that impact KPIs and communicate outcomes.
• Engage in Process Improvement and Innovation Team and support Culture
• Establish measured daily, weekly and monthly KPIs though reports
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accident investigation and safety communication
• Managing consignment stocks with key suppliers
• Ensure matching purchase orders, delivery note and invoice prices
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Implementation of an effective MRP
• Work Experience.

Qualifications for Senior Inventory Controller Job

• Should be a Graduate in business related course and holder CIPS diploma
• Exposure in computerized accounting system and sound knowledge of MS office

Experience

• 5 years experience in Stores and stock management especially in a large and busy
• organization preferably Manufacturing concern.

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nternational Experience In Hr A Must

Summary:

• A seasoned person in HR management to over-see the Human Resources Function at the Factory, HR policy making, Handle all matters with the workers Union, Ministry of Labour, Industrial Court.

Head Of HR Job Objective

• Provides overall strategic HR leadership by planning, developing and implementing strategies and policies o f HR management.
• The job holder also fosters a workplace environment consistent with the organization’s values and mission, and leads the HR team in the provision of proactive, result oriented services.
• Reporting to the Directors, the Human Resources Manager is in-charge of all HR operations
• As such, he/she takes full responsibility of developing and managing the department so as to ensure that the department provides the best services to the Organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

HR Planning and Recruitment:

• Conduct and advice on staff recruitment, manpower and succession planning. Exercise a proactive control over temporary staffing and ensure optimal utilization of manpower resources.
• Identifies and meets the company’s human resourcing needs by applying the best methods to source for staff in order to ensure continued business success.
• In liaison with the Departmental and Section Heads, design and implement a KPI system to drive productivity of the employees.
• In liaison with the Departmental and Section Heads, compiling and ensuring that all Job Descriptions are up to date at all times and have been fully implemented as a benchmark for performance measurement.
• Managing the Time & Attendance System:
• Should ensure that the time and attendance system is updated at all times.
• Undertake shift planning and scheduling on the system.
• Extract daily, weekly, monthly statistics and prepare reports for the respective managers / section heads.

Training and Development:

• Employee Discipline:
• Implement policies and measures to address Absenteeism.
• Implement policies and measures to manage any discipline related issues that may arise from time to time and resolving the same as per the provisions of the labour laws.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years relevant experience in a HR management position within a similar working environment dealing with a staff force of over 300 people

Skills and Certification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or other relevant field;
• A Master degree will be an added advantage. Formal training in the Labour Laws of Kenya.
• Possess effective communication, presentation, leadership and relationship building skills;
• Superior employee relations skills -an active listener, and solution provider Demonstrate the passion for service delivery Highly
• Computer literate with Expertise in Microsoft office and working with Time & Attendance Systems/Software.
• Ability to synthesize data from the Time and Attendance system and convert this into reports for purposes of planning and decision making by management.

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Purpose of the Position:

• The aim of this job is to deliver finished products on time and in full consistent with intended Productivity, Quality, Delivery, Safety, Morale expectation.

Shift Manager Job Functional Responsibilities

• Focusing on factory Operational efficiencies, OEE including measuring all processes and process inputs and outputs.
• Full use of the Production module in the ERP and generating required reports.
• Writing up all Production work instructions SOPs and document all non-conformities.
• Training all l shop floor associates on Good manufacturing practices, SOPs and other systems.
• Accountable for efficiency, quality, safety and engagement of the team
• Liaising with relevant departments to look into Participate in all problem solving sessions where machines are involved.
• Learn the job, influence logistics, maintenance, to prioritize and design work for the team.
• Report any product non-conformities as a result of machine failure to the section supervisor, and isolate any affected product to prevent unintended use.

Systems audits.

• Coordinating with different departments in the company and working closely with other managers and supervisors to implement the company’s policies and goals.
• Review report on manufacturing activities, performance, and results and initiating corrective action.
• Analyzing production data, timely writing and reviewing of production reports
• Initiate programs/processes that will lead to improved product quality, less waste and overall efficiency.
• Proper supervision of staff, delegation of responsibilities and appropriate authority to operators and junior staff to achieve maximum efficiency through proper use of skills, man-hours, machines and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 22000:2005 standards and ensure the hygiene standards are maintained.
• To chair quality circles and to assist in planning and to make recommendations on matters related to manufacturing and maintenance operations
• Continuously review and re-align production operations to the overall corporate objectives
• Continuously review production policies and procedures
• Develop initiatives in improvement of production standards and reduction of costs
• Communicate and enforce KPIs to measure efficiency of the production process.
• Facilitate improvement of facilities and processes in order to meet customer demands and expectations
• Responsible for all SOP training, and Productivity improvement training.
• Timely drafting and posting of management KPI reports, monthly presentations and all production notices and training of the same
• Handling projects and other assigned duties.
• Undertaking any other assigned duties, when the circumstances at hand dictate so.
• Monitoring the entire process guided by the laid down standard operating procedures for process control, spices & herbs and /or Snacks.
• Actively participating in any research on new product
• Development and improvement of the existing ones.

Required Qualifications for Shift Manager Job

• BSC in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science
• At least Five years working experience in a FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of KAIZEN, TPM, ISO 22000, FSSC.
• Knowledge of snack and spice production

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HR Clerk Job Responsibilities: –

• Performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties in support of the HR department and strictly ensures that the necessary administrative work is implemented within established timelines;
• Performs various office works which require very good computer knowledge (e.g. prepare and modify documents including contracts, correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails);
• Maintains accurate and complete physical and electronic personal, archived and general Human Resources files;
• Provides administrative support and follow-up in recruitment and training,
• Opens, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence;
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments and travel arrangements;
• Takes minutes of departmental meetings and circulates these;
• Maintains office supplies for department;
• Ensures information flow for HR issues within his/her area of responsibility
• Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures linked to her/his work;
• Develops and maintains a pleasant working relationship with colleagues and superiors;
• Any other tasks as delegated.

Requirements For HR Clerk Job

• Minimum of 3 years´ work experience in similar field of activity,
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with very good knowledge of spoken and written English, particularly business English,
• Computer literate with very good knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point,
• Detail-oriented, methodical and highly organised in their work, and practices strict adherence to timelines,
• Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information,
• Flexible and motivated self-starter personality,
• Clerical HR experience is a strong bonus.
• Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related fields.

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Head Of Sales Job Principal Accountabilities:

Management

• Maintain a department organizational structure sufficient to meet all goals and objectives
• Developing sales strategies and setting targets
• Properly motivate the sales team under him
• Measure department performance with appropriate metrics
• Provide for ongoing training of the sales team
• Manage relations with other departments such as Product development , Finance and production

Sales Operations

• Execute annual plans for the Organizations Product range including value, volume and margin targets.
• To forge profitable relationships with potential clients, and ensure the ambitious growth targets of the company are met
• To offer technical support to farmers by using optimum quantity of fertilizers
• Work with the Product Development Manager to find and successfully implement new varieties of fertilizers to keep ahead of the industry.
• To be the central resource for agronomic issues for all the fertilizers,work closely with the key clients to build upon existing relationships such as the NCP, research institution and other government agencies
• Identify new business and product testing opportunities
• Develop channel and market strategies for area distribution encompassing outlet coverage, availability and visibility.
• Implement and administer sales systems, reporting, distributor policies, stock norms, application of credit and discounts, billing and collections.
• Develop Sales promotion plans for delivering sales volumes
• Analyze sales outlet performance at regular intervals to initiate corrective action.
• Ensure periodic meetings at customer outlets to calibrate customer expectations, understand competitor plans in order to proactively counter competitive action

Desired Qualifications for Head Of Sales Job

• 4+ years of extensive prior experience within Fertilizer industry in Kenya
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy as a specialization is preferred.
• Other B.Sc. degree with proven experience in fertilizer sales will be considered
• Good communication and interpersonal Skills
• Outstanding sales figures, with a proven track record of sustained growth and relationship building
• Have considerable experience with customer negotiations.

Person Specification

• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Willingness to travel extensively in the country and in the region.
• Demonstrate a great leadership with team management skill, handling Sales teams and large geographical areas.
• Substantial transferable contacts within the industry both with the private sector and governments ( National /county)
• Ability to appoint new Distributors as per company policies and requirements
• Competence in Microsoft Office products

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Description

• Overall management of packhouse, production and technical operations.

Packhouse Manager Job Purpose/ Objective:

• Overall management of packhouse, production and technical operations
• Managing workforce in a dynamic and multicultural environment Recruit, train, and maintain competent production/Quality Assurance staff Ensuring that all staff trainings are done and that key personnel have the requisite skills and competency required for the job.
• Monitoring of labor efficiency and overtime authorization for the pack house staff. Planning and organizing for workers transport and liaising with the Transport manager on the same
• Conducting regular worker analysis on performance and making motivational recommendations Handling of all disciplinary cases on site and ensuring harmony and good relationship between staff Site Responsible for overall operations in the pack house.
• Ensuring that budgets and targets are met. Run an effective preventative maintenance system to preserve the integrity of the Packhouse fabric and proper functions of all machinery and equipment.
• Be part of the site HACCP team Monitoring the utilization of Packaging materials and labels with a bid of reducing/minimizing wastages Keeping stocks of equipment, crates and staff uniforms and ensure that proper controls and utilization is observed Coordinating the maintenance/servicing of all machinery and equipment on site Coordinating all preparations for supermarket audits and customer visits along with the Technical manager.
• Ensures that all specified pack house records are up to date and signed off.
• Health and Safety – you will ensure that highest standards of health and safety for all workers under you are maintained.
• Product Ensuring that all products dispatched for the export market meet the specified customer specifications in terms of safety, quality and
• Legality Overall responsibility for coordination of raw material procurement, utilization, dumping and record keeping for such.
• Plan and execute the daily pack and notify the Commercial Manager of any issues that may affect achievement of the daily pack.
• Ensuring that production is run such that window period is provided after every shift for cleaning.
• Effective communication with the sales team on stock levels, labour numbers, pack plan, outload volume and Packhouse packing capacity.
• In charge of daily order planning and communication with the head office on orders and all export Ensuring that Truck departure from the sites both produce and shipment trucks are on schedule.
• Actively participate /coordinate in any activities and sue diligence audits in light with the HACCP plan and as an active member of the HACCP team.

Skills /Attributes Competencies for Packhouse Manager Job

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field.
• Must have minimum 5 Years of experience.
• Good Managerial/leadership and Organizational Skills.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Relationship Skills.
• Good Numerical Skills.
• Team Player Able to work independently.
• Knowledge of Customer Market standards. Measure of performance:
• Effective communication with all departments in the company.
• Accurate and timely reports.
• Maintenance of the required processes standards all through Ensure Packhouse audits and customer visits are conducted professionally and successfully.