The successful candidate will coordinate and manage continuous improvement projects in order to accomplish measureable business process improvements ¡n all functions of the Company.
Continuous Improvement Officer II
1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/324
Reporting to the Senior Quality Assurance Officer, the successful candidate will be allocated duties covering;
• Planning, designing and accomplishing key improvement projects.
• Providing expert knowledge for continuous improvement methods in projects to improve quality, reduce cost and improve customer service.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining Six Sigma/Lean polices (within ISO structure).
• Training employees on Continuous Improvement methodology.
• Developing plans and proposals for improvement.
• Establishing methods for reviewing and implementing employee suggestions on process improvements.
• Coordinating assigned pilot implementation projects that affect the key performance metrics.
• Monitoring Continuous Improvement progress Companywide, using various key metrics and indicators of progress.
• Communicating success of improvement projects to other business units and ensuring consistency of implemented programs.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.
Appointment Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or demonstrable willingness to achieve the level within the first year.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems with working knowledge of Q-Pulse System.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Elements such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events and Project Management will be an added advantage.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in manufacturing or service industry and production control.
• Assertive and team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT user skills.
Interested persons should send their applications, CVs, copies of certificates and relevant testimonials, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees to:
Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Power
P 0 Box 30099 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
(Quote job reference on the envelope).
Applicants may also e-mail copies of their applications and scanned copies of their testimonials to recruitment@kplc.co.ke so as to reach not later than Friday, 16th December 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Power is an equal opportunity employer.
