OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Job summary
The Operations Assistant will have a special role in the company, acting 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 descriptions & requirements
JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING
SALARY: KSHS.90,000-120,000
JOB LOCATION: UKUNDA KWALE COUNTY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
- Analyze 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.
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