Manufacturing, operations, quality Jobs in Kenya

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Fresh Life

Manufacturing & Field Operations Supervisor

Nairobi

Kenya

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Fresh Life

Non-profit + 1 more

Manufacturing & Field Operations Supervisor

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field
  • 2–4 years’ experience in fabrication, construction, installation, or field operations
  • Experience supervising field teams or production crews
  • Strong understanding of basic production, installation, and safety practices
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work in dynamic and community-based environments
  • Strong communication and coordination skills


Responsibilities

Fabrication ( Manufacturing Execution)

  • Supervise daily fabrication activities to meet production targets (quantity, quality, timelines)
  • Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and specifications
  • Monitor material usage and minimize waste during production
  • Enforce 5S and safety standards within the fabrication area
  • Escalate production issues and support the implementation of corrective actions

Transport & Installation Operations

  • Plan and supervise toilet transport & installations in assigned areas
  • Ensure installations meet quality, safety, and compliance standards
  • Coordinate materials, tools, and workforce required for installations
  • Monitor installation timelines and resolve field execution challenges
  • Ensure proper handover of completed installation

Customers Onboarding

  • Oversee onboarding of new customers to ensure a smooth and positive experience
  • Support improvements in onboarding turnaround time and process efficiency
  • Address onboarding challenges and escalate issues where necessary
  • Engage customers and community stakeholders professionally during onboarding

Maintenance Operations

  • Ensure effective preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and Fresh Life Toilets
  • Improve reliability and uptime of manufacturing tools and field assets
  • Drive initiatives to reduce maintenance costs and improve service delivery
  • Collaborate with innovation teams to enhance equipment performance
  • Support ongoing repair and maintenance to ensure customer satisfaction

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

  • Lead structured problem solving using CAPA and other methodologies
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Standardize processes to reduce variability and improve output quality
  • Use data to drive decision-making and performance improvement

Team Supervision & Coordination

  • Supervise workmen, operators, and installation crews
  • Assign daily tasks and monitor execution against plans
  • Train team members on SOPs, safety, and quality standards
  • Enforce discipline, accountability, and adherence to company values
  • Provide regular feedback on team performance and development needs

Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Enforce strict adherence to QHSE standards and policies
  • Conduct routine checks to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements
  • Report incidents and support implementation of corrective actions

Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records of production, installations, and onboarding activities
  • Track daily performance against targets and report variances
  • Ensure proper documentation of completed work and resource usage


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