Key Responsibilities;
• Responsible for guiding the adoption & integration of lean management processes.
• Formulate robust business cases for lean management across the organisation.
• Integrating lean thinking into core processes and decision-making.
• Define and deliver cost-saving benefits arising from lean initiatives.
• Ensure effective internal controls, as well as measuring and reporting systems.
• Facilitate internal and external communications and visibility.
• Promote broad awareness of lean initiatives, both internally and externally.
• Build effective partnerships with external organisations e.g. service providers.
• Develop Expense and Capital budgets for lean initiatives.
• Provide project management oversight to ensure budgets are adhered to.
• Keep the whole business informed of lean initiatives, events and issues.
Qualifications;
• Must have a degree and/or masters in a relevant field.
• Must have a minimum 5 years relevant lean management expertise.
• Must have knowledge of Kaizen, CI, Six Sigma, TQM approaches.
• Must have evidence of successful adoption of lean practices in prior employment.
• Must have experience in dealing with UK businesses, retailers in particular.
• Must have experience of developing, managing and delivering lean initiatives essential.
• Must have a clear understanding of global supply chain challenges.
• International business and commercial exposure would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of key company business practices and processes.
• Fresh produce industry understanding would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 400,000 - 600,000/= (Approx. 4,000 - 6,000 USD) depending on experience
Deadline: 31st March 2016
Applications:
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