Factory Crew Lead at Regen Organics

Job Description

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Regen Organics is an industry leader in regenerating agriculture, cities and communities. We implement a circular economy model to sustainably manufacture regenerative insect feed for animals, various organic fertilizers and ecofuels for use in fast growing emerging markets. Our technologies and professional logistics network are developed in-house to safely collect and transport residual organics generated in cities and their environs for upcycling into various regenerative products. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa.

About the Role

Regen Organics (rebrand of Sanergy) is expanding and setting up a recycling facility/factory in Kakamega and currently hiring a Factory Crew lead to act as a supervisor for the General Staff within the production team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follow weekly shift plans and daily set production schedules to execute all assigned tasks as per the work instructions Performing Autonomous Maintenance tasks on the assigned equipment. These are industrial filling machines, greenhouses, motors, chain-belts, hoppers Attend scrum meetings and other sessions called by the line manager to discuss and resolve work challenges Lead scrum meetings in your sections Proactively propose to your supervisor possible solutions to challenges affecting productivity, quality, health & safety in your work area Lead workmen at your section to resolve agreed issues Actively support and be involved in maintenance activities related to equipment in your assigned factory section Meet biweekly with your line manager to review and set expectations for your performance Meet biweekly with your reports to review and the set expectations for their performance Report your sections performance against set production schedules to your supervisor on a daily basis on the established platforms Training new or existing operators on equipment operations and execution of daily tasks Work with other section supervisors to ensure that processes run in sync as per the production schedule Lead your teammates in your section to execute daily production schedules Attend and actively participate all team meetings Maintain effective working relationships through treating your colleagues with respect Resolve misunderstandings and report unresolved issues with suggestions to your Supervisor or talent partner Have cordial interactions with the community as you do your work Report any complaints or concerns raised by existing customers or any other member of the community Adhere to set shift plans and work orders Proactively ask or seek clarification from your Supervisor on any areas of work that are unclear Openly share ideas during scrum and team meetings on how current processes can be improved Participate in new improvements initiatives as assigned by your supervisor Use resources assigned to you sparingly as per the resource plan shared by your Supervisor Use and handle assigned company assets as per set policy Conduct scheduled Gemba/factory walks in your area/section to identify opportunities for process improvement Coach fellow workmen and support them to understand the process and equip them to detect and/or challenges/variances in the line of their day-to-day duties

Qualifications

Experience in leading line staff/factory staff (2 years) At least 2 years experience in the operation of factory machinery with motors and hydraulic systems Diploma or degree in a technical field or biological science-related discipline