A Kenyan Job Market

A Kenyan Jobs Market

Thursday 13 February 2014

Unilever Audit & Risk Management Auditor vacancy

Unilever Audit & Risk Management Auditor vacancy

Main Purpose
To carry out Internal Audits and Financial Control assessments across the Consumer and Plantation businesses over the systems/processes and to suggest best practices for improvement of existing controls.Also to carry out investigations on alert of breach of Code of Business principles.
Main Accountabilities
· Evaluates existing controls in the various process / functions / locations
· Carries out Financial Control Assessments
· Carries out risk assessment
· Carries out Code of Business Principles Investigations
· Prepares audit scope, audit program for the various process/ functions/ locations
Qualifications
· 2-3 years financial/ audit experience is desirable
· Accounting graduate/ Certified Public Accountant
· Good communication skills
· Quick learner

Intermediate excel and word skills with good analytical skills




To apply log on to https://unilever.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=140003IK

Safaricom Principal officer- materials & equipment management

Safaricom Principal officer- materials & equipment management

REF: TECHOLOGY-PO-MEM-FEB 2014

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within theTechnology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the
Senior Manager, Network Engineering Programs the role holder will be responsible for the management of materials and equipment forecast, order placements, issuance, recovery, Asset tracking, inventory management, and stock utilization for all Network Engineering projects and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Forecast, purchase and delivery of equipment and materials for all Network Engineering projects and programs;
  • Materials and equipment warehousing management for the Network Engineering projects and programs;
  • Management of recovery, utilization and/or disposal of materials and equipment as per agreed usage and disposal plans;
  • Management of Purchase Requisitions and Orders for materials, equipment and services for all Network Engineering projects and programs;
  • Inventory management of all equipment
  • CAPEX Budget Control.
Role requirements;
  • Degree in Building Economics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications;
  • At least 5 years’ experience in Materials and Equipment procurement and warehousing;
  • At least 3 years construction experience on GSM related projects;
  • Project management certification and experience.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Wednesday 19th February 2014



The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi


via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Unilever production manager vacancy

Unilever production manager vacancy

Main job purpose
The production Manager has the overall responsibility for all production and internal logistics operations on site. S/he is responsible for delivering production commitments within the quality specifications and costs standards determined. The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment. S/he will strive toward continuous improvement in production and internal logistics based on the company’s Manufacturing Excellence guidelines and TPM methodology.
The production Manager leads with the Supply Planning Manager the long term master resource planning in support of future growth plans for site/brands. S/he works closely with site engineer to ensure having sufficient capacities in the factory to fulfil factory commitments and proper customer service. S/he also works closely with the maintenance manager to ensure a robust maintenance system.


Key Responsibilities
· Manage all conversion operations through processing and packing to hand-over for dispatch, in order to deliver production against committed production plan
· Define the key capacity parameters identifying constraints for production planning. Support implementation of innovation plans within the factory and deliver to agreed ramp up plans.
· Achieve annual committed manufacturing excellence savings
· Ensure that product quality meets all the specifications. Also ensure that the required and necessary quality assurance systems are in place
· Lead implementation (and facilitate the process) of the combined ISO 9000/14000 /18000 systems throughout the factory, leading to certification and maintenance of the said systems
· Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the organization corporate specific safety standards and policies, and SHE systems are in place.
· Prepare and monitor the factory operating plan and budget and control the manufacturing conversion costs and internal logistics (labour, wastage and rework) against budget
· Co-ordinate and drive activities of production and internal logistics teams leading to plant de-bottle-necking/alterations/replacements to ensure continuous improvement in performance, output and reliability; aiming for world-class operations
· Ensure machines are in proper condition to achieve optimum reliability and efficiency and maximize assets benefits including production machinery and internal logistics equipment
· Co-ordinate the availability of resources and inputs from other departments and 3rd parties.
· Implement and monitor procedures, systems and work-instructions to ensure the safe handling of all chemicals, safety of processes and the health and safety of all people on site. Implement appropriate safety training programs
· Implement HR procedures and policies


ESSENTIAL
· University Engineering B.S. Degree, Supply chain (APICS etc) qualification advantage
· Solid background in FMCG Supply Chain / Manufacturing Excellence
· Experience in SAP ERP
· Fluent in English
· Cross functional business process knowledge
· People management / team-building skills
PREFERRED
· APICS CPIM Certified
· APICS CSCP Certified
· M.S. / MBA
ESSENTIAL
· At least 5 Years experience in a reputable manufacturing organization in Supply Chain operations
· Hands-on TPM experience
PREFERRED
· FMCG experience is a definite advantage

To apply log on to https://unilever.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=140002PH