JOB SUMMARY
The Operations Assistant will play a key role in the company, serving as the right-hand to the COO. The COO is responsible for six departments: raw material sourcing, logistics, R&D, Quality Control, Production and Certifications. The role ensures effective, efficient, and compliant operations that support the company’s goals of reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality across all six departments.
| JOB TITLE | Operations Assistant |
| NATURE OF JOB | Full time |
| INDUSTRY | Manufacturing |
| SALARY | Ksh. 90,000-120,000 |
| JOB LOCATION | UKUNDA KWALE COUNTY |
Project Ownership Across Departments
- Evaluating the utilization of casual labor at the factory
- Assessing new or alternative equipment to improve operational efficiency
- Reviewing and enhancing customer-facing documentation
- Improving internal training materials
- Conducting field visits to identify sourcing and logistics improvements
- Ensuring company technology is fully utilized and optimized
Operational Oversight & Follow-Up
- Perform operational checks on major company initiatives
- Shadow the COO and ensure tasks beyond his capacity are completed accurately and on time
- Track deliverables and maintain accountability across departments
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce waste
- Analyse operational data to detect trends and support decision-making
- Propose and implement process improvements
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Work collaboratively and professionally with all major departments
- Maintain positive, solution-oriented communication
- Support alignment and operational harmony across teams
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in Business administration/project management/operations management or related field
- 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment preferably in the manufacturing/food processing industry
- Advanced Excel skills; strong ability to analyze data and extract actionable insights
- Familiarity with project management principles (PM experience is an advantage)
- Demonstrated ownership of projects or departmental initiatives
- Evidence of professional excellence in one or more fields relevant to the company
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
