Factory Manager at Burn Nigeria

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people - 51% of whom are women - is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Factory Manager

Location: Kano
Job Type: Full Time

Description 

• We are looking for an Factory Manager who will work closely with various management teams to ensure that business operations are efficient.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices
• Purchase materials, plan inventory, and oversee warehouse efficiency
• Manage factory production staff, local engineering/technicians, and factory maintenance
• Facilitate organization oversight (matrix organization) for local Human Resources, IT, and Finance departments
• Help, the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
• Manage Environmental, Health, and Safety programs
• Recruit, train and supervise staff
• Find ways to increase the quality of customer service

Skills and Experience

• A Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of organizational effectiveness, process optimization, and operations management principles.
• Strong understanding of business and financial principles, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in managing and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution, including setting goals, tracking performance, and implementing improvement initiatives.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.