Floor Controller Supervisor

Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage a dynamic individual for the Floor Controller Supervisor position for one of our clients

Job Purpose: The role is responsible for the coordination of the workshop operations, and effectively guides and supervise workshop staff in order to ensure achievement of workshop targets.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervise the workshop staff to minimize repeat jobs and ensure conformity to the standards in delivery of quality service;
• Manage and allocate work shop sub-let jobs to ensure quality standards & timely completion of assignments;
• Supervise effective utilization of technicians on the use of SST’s lifts and any other workshop equipment to enhance safety at the workplace.

Operational Responsibilities

• Monitor the time spent by technicians on all repair jobs to ensure the preparation of timely and accurate reports on technician productivity, efficiency and labor utilization;
• Make follow up on availability of spare parts or equipment for the technicians to ensure smooth work flow and few disruptions;
• Conduct accident vehicle assessment to ensure accuracy in repair quotation;
• Conduct quality checks before taking the job to the next stage as part of the company’s policy in delivering quality services to customers;
• Address, resolve & follow-up on all customer complaints in the workshop area in a timely manner to enhance customer satisfaction and retention;
• Assist in the sourcing of local suppliers for workshop consumables as well as in the determination of appropriate stock levels to ensure availability of optimum stock levels of quality materials;
• Raise supplementary reports to assist identify challenges in the delivery of quality and timely services

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 5 years' relevant working experience in a similar role from an organization of similar size in operations

Technical

• Computer literacy
• Product knowledge in motor industry
• Technical skills
• SAP- DBM knowledge.
• Knowledge in Custom imports regulations.

Functional

• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Project management
• Analytical- highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts

Behavioral

• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Negotiation & Conflict Management skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership and management-ability to lead teams, mentor and coach staff to goal definition and achievement
• Performance Management and team building
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and values
• Integrity and honesty and ethics- ensure ethical practices and integrity to ensure the company is not exposed to reputational risk
• Building consensus and influencing-ability to influence various players across all departments
• Customer orientation-is customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation
• Resilience –is able to withstanding strategic and operational challenges and maintain momentum
• Emotional Intelligence-manages emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of a leader

How to apply

Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing4@gmail.com on or before 20th October, 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Floor Controller Supervisor”

Technical Assistant

 

Job Title: Technical Assistant

Department: Agronomy
 

Reports To: Area  Manager   
 

Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Area Manager the position will be responsible for ensuring availability of safe, high quality raw materials from company owned, leased or contracted farms / out growers in support of factory operations in order to ensure achievement of company business objectives. 

 

This includes assisting farm operations and the implementation of the seeding, planting, weeding, spraying and harvest plans for contracted farmers.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
 

1. Implementing the Agronomy supplies plan and  recruitment of farmers

• Lead in development of field extension/advisory services with special attention to increase in production
• In liaison with the Area Manager extension of research and development and promoting best practice
• Provide technical advice on design elements to strengthen
• Ensure and maintain good relations between farmers and Vert.
• Communication with farmers
• Organize meetings with farmers

2. Monitoring , supporting and advising farmers

• Identify the farmers training needs  
• Organize, and conduct technical meetings and training activities  
• Delivery of technical workshops, consultations, seminars and training sessions  for farmers
• Support the strengthening relationship between Vert Limited and the farmers
• Train the out growers on ICPM and other areas of the quality management system
• Provide the Area Agronomist with weekly reports on production and other matters as outlined   in the QMS
• Prepare beds, planting, watering, and harvesting, as well as amending the soil, weeding, thinning, and pest and disease prevention and control

3. Coordinating harvest and delivery of farm producer 

• Provide up-to-date harvesting and crop management information; 
• Facilitate communications between farmers and the factory  for efficient collaboration
• Help farmers form their own organizations in order to achieve economies of scale
• Ensure that Harvesting Projections are met through accurate projection of  planting   programs, and that any low or high projection based on the day to day running of the blocks under cultivation are communicated to the Area Manager on timely basis .
• Monitor all harvestings ensuring that quantities are as projected with high degrees of confidence.

4. Reporting  and follow up

• Compile Area profile –understanding of the conditions of the particular area as well as the dynamics of change (a description of the farming system, farm types and sizes, market outlets, input supply sources, agro-processors, service providers and successful farmers and rural entrepreneurs situated in the area).
• Compile and analyze data on farm enterprise
• Report on crop performance in liaison with other stakeholders subject to agreed deliverables   
• Prepare  clear and concise projections and actual supplies reports
• Provide  the Area Manager  with weekly reports on production and other matters as outlined in the QMS

Academic qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent (minimum course duration of two years)
• A drivers license is required

Experience required

• Two (2) years working experience in  agricultural or horticultural production environment

Behavioural Competencies Level

• Policy interpretation and implementation
• Negotiation
• High level verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving ability Capacity to work independently within a team environment
• Demonstrated networking skills

Functional Competencies

• Strong report-writing skills
• Experience liaising with growers or farmers
• Knowledge of Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides.
• Knowledge of Integrated Crop and Pest Management.
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles (Farm Assessments).
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications

How to Apply

Email your application to hr@vertltd.co.ke

Assistant Quality Controller

Our client, a motorcycle company in Kenya is looking for Assistant Quality Controller to be responsible for the motorcycle assembly line inspection.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect all pre-assembled modules as per the quality gates.
• Inspect main assembly process as per the quality gates.
• Check and record all inline torque values as per the process.
• Raise all inline incident reports.
• Raise all inline Reworks form
• Report day to day inline activities to the Senior Quality Controller.
• Inspect incoming materials as per the Parts Quality Briefing.
• Check all the incoming materials as per the Parts Catalogue.
• Raise inbound reworks form.
• Raise inbound incident report.

Required

• Must have a Diploma in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience in a motorcycle industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of assembling and quality control
• Computer literate

Salary: Ksh. 40,000 gross
 

Applications
 

Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send a detailed CV indicating current and expected salary to execsearch254@gmail.com
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews.
 

Deadline: 20th October 2017

Sales Representative

Our client, a motorcycle company in Kenya is looking for competitive and self-driven Sales Representative to be responsible for driving and achieving sales with key accounts in the assigned region as well as run region retail outlets.
 

Location: Nakuru

• Run company owned retail outlets
• Identify and approach potential customers
• Support dealers in developing marketing strategies
• Organize and manage demo units in the assigned region
• Distribute and communicate the government contract to the government and county
• Offices in the region
• Organize tender applications from the region
• Keep the retailer in close check to exercise the company conduct
• Prepare weekly reports for the region

Required

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• 2 years experience track record motorcycle sales
• Must be familiar with Nakuru Region
• Experience with retail organization
• Maturity to lead independent entrepreneurs
• Ability to build and maintain long term business relationships
• Ability to use CRM as a tool for reporting
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Able or willing to ride and demonstrate a motorbike

Salary: Ksh. 40,000 gross + commissions
 

Applications
 

Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send a detailed CV indicating current and expected salary to execsearch254@gmail.com
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews.
 

Deadline: 20th October 2017