Industrial Engineer – Voi, Coastal Region

Our client is one of the leading ethical Clothing Factories in the world. The Organisation is built on the believe that fashion has the power to make a positive contribution to society. The organisation runs both a factory and a community trust delivering life skills training to the local community. They are currently seeking to recruit an Industrial Engineer who will be responsible for improvement of productivity of the operations through initiation and implementation of projects that optimize cost, efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the operation bulletins, cell targets and time study set up for new styles
• Capacity study and cost estimation of a garment
• Developing and maintaining skill matrix
• Train operators for particular operation as needed for specific steps
• Continue to look for opportunity to implement work aids to reduce steps, time and cost
• Consistently look for methods to reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Labour utilisation and line balancing follow up
• Method study activities in cutting, sewing and finishing
• Setting of Standard Minute Value for new operations
• Confirming of Standard Minute Value and cell target
• Pre-planning of man, machine and attachment requirements
• Incentive scheme proposal and implementation
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on factory performance
• Work alongside other departments to clear communication and team engagement

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working in a small factory producing small production runs (MOQ 300 units)
• Must have experience working in apparel manufacturing industry ideally within an EPZ
• Must be Knowledgeable and have experience working with a vast selection of sewing machinery
• Must have above 5 years of Industrial Engineer experience
• Must have Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 80,000/= – 120,000/= (Approx. 800 – 1200 USD) depending on experience and qualifications.

Deadline: 28th Feb 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2gKrJVd 


We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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Finance & Operations Manager - Voi, Coastal Region

Our client is one of the leading ethical Clothing Factories in the world. Garments produced by them have been worn by Michelle Obama on numerous occasions and their work is regularly featured in international publications. The Organisation is built on the believe that fashion has the power to make a positive contribution to society. They are currently seeking to recruit a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the entirety of the organisation’s operations and have a strategic vision and direction for the Organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside with the Managing Director to prepare annual budget and forecast.
• Provide support and guidance on the Finance, Risk Management and internal controls.
• Reviewing existing processes and controls, with particular focus on revenue, inventory and purchasing making recommendations.
• Overall operation and management of the Company.
• Oversee the recruitment process of staff; interviewing, hiring and training of employees.
• Maintain and develop organizational culture, design, values and reputation in its markets
• Ensure that expenditures are commensurate with the budgeted revenues and stay within limits approved by the Board.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements and other government regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a financial management post graduate qualification.
• Must have a CPA K / ACCA with at least 3 years at senior financial position.
• Must have experience in dealing with cost management and optimization.
• Experience with initiating and leading improvement programmes, strategic plans and overseeing change.
• Must have strong treasury and cash management background.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must have an impeccable integrity and diligence.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000/= – 250,000/= (Approx. 2000 – 2500 USD) depending on experience and qualifications.

Deadline: 28th February 2017          

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2gzE76M 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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Menswear Clothing Shop Branch Manager – Retail Store

Our client, a well-established Menswear Clothing Retail Shop that specialises in menswear clothing is looking to fill the position of a Branch Manager. The successful candidate MUST have relevant experiences in textile and clothing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates competition by visiting competing stores; gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise.
• Purchases inventory by researching emerging products; anticipating buyer interest; negotiating volume price breaks; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor.
• Promotes sales by demonstrating merchandise and products to customers.
• Maintains inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels; anticipating customer demand.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Meet monthly targets of the stores and handle budgets.
• Deal with any enquiries and complaints.

Qualification:

• Must have a diploma in business or equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years of managerial Position.
• Must be above 26 years old.
• Candidates who have previously worked for Deacons Kenya are encouraged to apply.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years retail experience.
• Must have working experience in textile business.
• Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Must be computer literate.
• High level of self-motivation, precision and commitment to results.
• Honest, hard worker, helpful and result orientated personality.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 50,000 -  70,000/= (Approx.500 - 700 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 15th October 2015

Applications: 

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1KzbQrW 

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Clothing Shop Manager – Retail Store, Menswear

Our client, a well-established Retail Store that specialises in menswear clothing is looking to fill the position of a Shop Manager. The successful candidate MUST have relevant experiences in textile and clothing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates competition by visiting competing stores; gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise.
• Purchases inventory by researching emerging products; anticipating buyer interest; negotiating volume price breaks; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor.
• Promotes sales by demonstrating merchandise and products to customers.
• Maintains inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels; anticipating customer demand.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Meet monthly targets of the stores and handle budgets.
• Deal with any enquiries and complaints.

Qualification:

• Must have a university degree / diploma in administration or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of managerial Position.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years retail experience.
• Must have working experience in textile business.
• Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Must be computer literate.
• High level of self-motivation, precision and commitment to results.
• Honest, hard worker, helpful and result orientated personality.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 50,000 -  70,000/= (Approx. 500 - 800 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 15th August 2015

Applications: http://bit.ly/1g8KxJY 

To apply, please follow the link:

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Branch Manager - Retail Menswear

Our client, a well-established Retail Store that specializes in menswear clothing is looking to fill the position of a Branch Manager. The successful candidate MUST have relevant experiences in textile and clothing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates competition by visiting competing stores; gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise.
• Purchases inventory by researching emerging products; anticipating buyer interest; negotiating volume price breaks; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Attract customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor.
• Promote sales by demonstrating merchandise and products to customers.
• Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels; anticipating customer demand.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintain  professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; bench marking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Meet monthly targets of the stores and handle budgets.
• Deal with any inquiries and complaints.

Qualification:

• Must have a university degree in administration or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of managerial Position.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years retail experience.
• Must have working experience in textile business.
• Must be fluent in English and Swahili.
• Must be computer literate.
• High level of self-motivation, precision and commitment to results.
• Honest, hard worker, helpful and result orientated personality.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 80,000 - 100,000/= depending on experience

Deadline: 10th March 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/18fHjA7

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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