Production Planning Clerk

Position: Production Planning Clerk

Location: Nairobi

Our client, an advertising company specializing in branded promotional clothing and materials of all types, is seeking to fill the position of a Production Planning Clerk. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the production and planning department`s records to ensure that the products are produced within the required specifications and timelines.

Key responsibilities:

• To be the custodian of all production records.
• Carry out production planning
• Provide labor costing summary
• Provide garments operation break down
• To Monitor and ensure that all laid down production procedures are being followed
• To be in charge of movement and parking department
• To monitor materials and accessories usages

Preferred Qualifications/ experience

• Diploma/Degree in textile manufacturing, printing or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years experience in a similar role with strong administrative skills
• Should have  Management ,Leadership  and Technical skills
• Capable of working with minimum supervision, able to manage time and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com  before Wednesday 22nd Aug 2012, stating the minimum salary expectation and the job title on the subject line.

Only serious candidates with the above qualifications need to apply.

Wildlife Works - Production and Quality Control Manager Job in Kenya

Production and Quality Control Manager

Term: Full-time
Location: Maungu, Kenya
Reporting To: VP of African Operations

Wildlife Works is an innovative start-up company headquartered in California, USA that engages with the global carbon market to drive market-based solutions for wildlife and forestry conservation in rural areas around the world, Wildlife Works has established the world’s first and is currently still the only internationally verified project in Africa under REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), a UN initiated carbon credit market program that has been touted as one of the most hopeful strategies to combat global warming.

The inaugural Kenya project area protects 500,000+ acres of forest and employs over 400 local workers in various industries including conservation, mechanics and fashion production. The eco-factory employs over 50 employees and produces up to 10.000 units per month.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Production and Quality Control Manager manages the placement, execution and follow-up of samples and production orders by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Job Description

• Manage and schedule all incoming factory jobs. Determine factory capacity and manage client deadlines.
• Take projects and track them from design through production, ensuring that projects stay within deadlines and timelines.
• Work with Design and Production teams to ensure correct execution of sample garments,
• Ensure standards of quality and cost control are maintained throughout production: Execute quality control initiatives that adhere to production standards and requirements. Troubleshoot quality and technical issues regarding fabrication and construction.
• Manage fabric inventory and coordinate the ordering of fabric needs. Keep inventory forms up to date with accurate quantities.
• Act as a liaison between the factory and all parties involved by coordinating and communicating daily with Design Team, Fabric Vendors, Print Factory etc.
• Assist in costing by insuring proper documentation of fabric yields, sewing times, printing etc. to ensure profitability.
• Maintain data and files for all production matters,
• Oversee and maintain an archive of patterns, garments and materials such as sew by samples, trims and fabric for ongoing in house production.
• Perform special projects as assigned and contribute positively to the team dynamic. Manage up where necessary.

Skills and Requirement

• 3-5 years experience in apparel production, knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as analyze and solve problems; Able to communicate effectively with a variety of personality types
• Bilingual preferred (SwahililEnglish)
• Must have strong computer, and e-mail skills,
• Experience in MS Word, Excel.

Salary Range and Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits will be offered.

Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to ask@wildlifeworks.com
For more information on wildife works, please visit www.wildlifeworks.com

Wildlife Works EPZ Ltd.
P.O. Box 310, Voi, Kenya 80300 — Tel: 0208030575

Youth Employability Program Facilitators Jobs

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute in Kenya is seeking to engage the services of facilitators for Youth Learning and Saving Program.


CAP world over is known for working with the under privileged youth and linking them to livelihoods.


CAP Youth Empowerment Institute is at the preparatory stages of implementing this project in Kenya and will soon be enrolling vulnerable youth into this program.


To effectively train and orient the youth to the world of work, CAP Youth Empowerment Institute is looking for facilitators, who are less than 30 years old, who are passionate about youth and keen to pass on work based skills, train them on life skills and prepare them in a wholesome way to get into the world of work.


CAP Youth Empowerment Institute first selects the vulnerable youth, trains them and through partnering with industrial players places them for employments.


In Kenya CAP Youth Empowerment Institute has prioritized the following sectors:


I) Trainer in Industrial Garment Manufacturing


II) Documentation Specialist – Part time


CAP Youth Empowerment Institute is thus looking for facilitators who will prepare the youth to work in these sectors.


Requirements


Industrial Garment Manufacturing Trainer


    At least 2 year experience working in a Industrial Garment Manufacturing.
    Masters / bachelors degree in textile manufacturing
    Skill to interact with companies and bring in the industry contribution.


Job Description


    Working closely with the community leaders, chiefs and assistant chiefs to mobilize young people.
    Is to train the young people in Industrial Garment Manufacturing for 100 Days.
    Should arrange for the field visits for the trainees, exposure visits for the trainees and bring in the guest lectures.
    Should bring internship opportunities to all the trainees being trained.
    Should link all the trainees being trained to the job / employment opportunities.


Documentation Specialist – Part time


    At least 2 year experience working in a NGO set up as document developer.
    Masters / bachelors degree in Mass communications
    Strong computer skills in Coreldraw, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Publisher and other DTP software.
    Should have the experience in developing Electronic Newsletter, Progress Reports, Process documentation, Web site content development, Brochures and Case studies etc.,
    Skill to interact with companies and bring in the industry contribution.


The successful candidates must be willing to work in the communities and as well have a strong intent and passion to help the young people and prepare them to become effective citizens.


Those interested please send their CVs to:


K.Bharadwaja Phani Kumar
Quality Department.
CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
capbharadwaj2@gmail.com
bharadwaj.yei@gmail.com