CLOSE:
24/02/2016
24/02/2016
1.
Technical Sales Advisor (TSA)
Technical Sales Advisor (TSA)
Position
Details:
Technical Sales Advisor (TSA)
Details:
Technical Sales Advisor (TSA)
Location:
Kigali,
Rwanda
Kigali,
Rwanda
Openings:
1
1
Description:
Our client in the manufacturing industry seeks to hire a Technical Sales
Advisor. The position reports directly to the Commercial Operations
Manager and is Supervised by Key Accounts Executive.
Job
Purpose:
Purpose:
The
job exists to provide technical and sales support to the field sales team by
providing technical support covering all aspects of cement and concrete by
providing value addition to our clients.
job exists to provide technical and sales support to the field sales team by
providing technical support covering all aspects of cement and concrete by
providing value addition to our clients.
Context
/ Challenges:
/ Challenges:
- The
Technical Sales Advisor (TSA) is responsible for providing technical and
sales support to the Key Accounts Executive role. Technical support will
be both proactive and reactive.
- Proactive
technical support will involve assisting in the preparation of technical
sales pitches for prospective customers, especially with the discussion
involving our products and their applications. Further, visits to customer
sites to discuss technical aspects of our products, as well as client
issues and concerns will also be covered by the TSA.
- Reactive
technical support will involve responding to customer complaints concerned
with cement and/or concrete performance. The TSA will also be responsible
for developing and employing the site testing protocol to respond to
complaints regarding our products, as well as the continual improvement of
the same.
- For
sales support, the TSA will also make regular scheduled visits to
construction sites to pick up on issues concerned with cement in general
and with our products in particular. The TSA will therefore have critical
practical input and feedback for the quality team at the plant.
MAJOR
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Responding
to and closing all customer complaints.
- Selling
to customers Technical benefits of Lafarge products.
- Develop
and continually improve a site testing protocol in response to customer
complaints concerned with quality.
- Preparing
a weekly or monthly technical report from the market.
- Proactively
picking up on any quality issues in the market.
- Advising
customers on the best application of our products (Technical hotline).
Others
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Gathering
any technical information on cement and concrete from the market.
- Liaising
with the quality team at the plant from a commercial perspective.
- Providing
technical market feedback to the quality team.
- Providing
short residential technical support to clients.
- Liaise
with Group Resources
GOALS
– PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
– PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
- Safety
- Support
with monthly sales throughput for Key Executive Accounts
- Quality
complaint closure
- Reporting
– 1 weekly and 1 monthly technical report.
SKILLS
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Technical
COmpetencies;
COmpetencies;
- Cement
and concrete knowledge (technical diploma or practical professional
certification)
- A
good working knowledge of concrete mix designs.
- Experience
with concreting work at a serious construction site.
- Computer
knowledge
Other
Skills and Competencies;
Skills and Competencies;
- Self-motivated
- A
team player with exceptional soft skills
- Good
listening skills
- Effective
communication in both English and common local dialects (Luganda, Swahili,
Other)
DEADLINE:
24th February 2016
24th February 2016
How
To Apply
To Apply
To
Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
2.
Quality Controller
Quality Controller
Position
Details: Quality
Controller
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Details: Quality
Controller
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Openings:
1
1
Description:
Our client in the manufacturing industry seeks to hire a Quality Controller.
The position reports directly to the Production Manager.
Job
Purpose:
Purpose:
To
ensure that the production process parameters are maintained to produce quality
products that conform to Kenya Bureau of Standards specifications and internal
BSP standards.
ensure that the production process parameters are maintained to produce quality
products that conform to Kenya Bureau of Standards specifications and internal
BSP standards.
NATURE
AND SCOPE
AND SCOPE
This
position reports to the Production Manager as does the Production Supervisor,
Maintenance Supervisor, and Works Administration Clerk. The job holder works in
liaison with the Production Supervisor in setting out operational procedures
and controls to ensure the production of conforming product. In addition, he
monitors the production process to ensure the elimination of waste, while also
undertaking research and development activities to determine optimum mix
designs and machine parameters for use in production of quality products.
position reports to the Production Manager as does the Production Supervisor,
Maintenance Supervisor, and Works Administration Clerk. The job holder works in
liaison with the Production Supervisor in setting out operational procedures
and controls to ensure the production of conforming product. In addition, he
monitors the production process to ensure the elimination of waste, while also
undertaking research and development activities to determine optimum mix
designs and machine parameters for use in production of quality products.
The
jobholder directly supervises the QC Assistants, Product Inspectors/sorters,
Product Coverers and a Product Curer who are responsible for their respective
aspects of the production process.
jobholder directly supervises the QC Assistants, Product Inspectors/sorters,
Product Coverers and a Product Curer who are responsible for their respective
aspects of the production process.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tests,
samples and inspects raw materials before acceptance.
- Tests,
samples, sorts dry products and produces relevant product certificates
before handing over to the Stock Controller.
- Carries
out research and development activities with aim of optimising available
resources and/or introducing new products.
- Prepares
monthly quality control reports as required.
- Maintains
appropriate records with regard to raw materials suppliers’ quality,
product quality, and calibration status of measuring equipment and
research and development activities.
- Oversees
the Implementation of quality control procedures in line with set goals
and standards.
DEADLINE:
24th February 2016
24th February 2016
How
To Apply
To Apply
To
Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
3.
Batcher
Batcher
Position
Details:
Batcher
Details:
Batcher
Location:
Kigali,
Rwanda
Kigali,
Rwanda
Openings:
2
2
Description:
Our client in the manufacturing industry seeks to hire a Batcher. The position
reports directly to the Batcher Helper, Recycling Plant Operator,
Supervised by Quality Controller.
Job
Purpose:
Purpose:
Primary
responsibility is the proper operation of the plant to produce concrete. The
batcher will work cooperatively with the quality and logistics teams in the
production of high quality concrete at the times and volumes required by the
commercial team.
responsibility is the proper operation of the plant to produce concrete. The
batcher will work cooperatively with the quality and logistics teams in the
production of high quality concrete at the times and volumes required by the
commercial team.
Context
/ Challenges:
/ Challenges:
This
role is responsible for the batch plant operation and basic maintenance, and
ensuring that the concrete is prepared as per specification.
role is responsible for the batch plant operation and basic maintenance, and
ensuring that the concrete is prepared as per specification.
The
role reports functionally to the Quality Controller RMX and administratively to
the Logistics Manager.
role reports functionally to the Quality Controller RMX and administratively to
the Logistics Manager.
Major
Accountabilities and Activities:
Accountabilities and Activities:
- Observe
production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Inspect
raw material bins and machine hoppers to ensure there is no contamination.
- Record
and report raw material changes on specified forms.
- Produce
high quality concrete of required class, slump and volumes specified.
- Ensure
raw materials are loaded on appropriate hoppers by wheel loader operator.
- Carry
out daily physical inspection of the batch plant.
- Keep
track of and report daily raw material consumption.
- Continuously
make raw material delivery entries on BCMix.
- Assist
in periodic plant calibration.
- Consult
Quality Engineer on any concrete treatment and or truck mixer diversion.
Skills
Required:
Required:
Technical
Competencies
Competencies
- Certificate
in Building Construction/Civil. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant
Option) an added advantage.
- Computer
Literacy / MS Applications
- Good
reporting skills
- Basic
knowledge of concrete technology
Management
Skills
Skills
- Good
communication skills
- Good
leadership skills
DEADLINE:
24th February 2016
24th February 2016
How
To Apply
To Apply
To
Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
