Group Kaizen Coordinator Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Group Kaizen Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 6th Dec 2013


The incumbent will:

• Lead continuous improvement projects through cross functional team facilitation and project management.
• Co-ordinate identification & elimination of waste and non-value adding activities through continuous improvement in all products and services.
• Champion business improvement processes
• Build staff capacity through teams involvement and empowerment

Spearhead improvement activities including:

• Planning & developing Kaizen programs
• Documenting Kaizen events/newsletters
• Co-ordinate 5-S audits, process mapping
• Lead capability studies
• Guide in root cause analyses
• Champion Gemba Kaizen workshops
• Provide leadership by mentoring associates in the use of lean tools
• Instill a culture of lean manufacturing
• Collate and analyze data on plant & machinery efficiencies, productions processes, work procedures using lean evaluation tools and making recommendations on improvements to Top Management
• Follow up of the previous projects to ensure continuity, full implementation and sustenance of the gains achieved.

Key Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering
• ISO/QMS trainings and certifications
• Proven team building & leadership skills
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Kaizen Champion
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Microsoft Office and Ms Project proficiency;
• Ability to travel frequently within the country
• Highly competitive salary will be offered to the most suitable candidate.

How to Apply:

Application letter together with CV and detailing contacts of 3 referees be sent to: esmakau@gmail.com