Manufacturing Project Manager-CKD Assembly at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

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Manufacturing Project Manager-CKD Assembly

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldManufacturing  , Project Management 

About the role:

A manufacturing project manager is accountable for overseeing manufacturing operations and ensuring that they are meeting project plans and deadlines. In order to do this, he/she need to be able to comprehend  the manufacturing process and have a good working knowledge of consumer electronics; preferably familiar with TV and smart phone manufacturing. He/she also need to be able

to communicate effectively with cross-function and international team

What you would be expected to do

  • Guide the local TV/Phone CKD assembly project through all phases including facility construction, line installation and machine commissioning.
  • Prepare and submit budgets, project plans, and reviews for monitoring, reporting and approvals with stakeholders.
  • Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to drive projects from inception to launch through stage gate process.
  • Communicate project status and progress to internal stakeholders, and Manage project work to achieve assigned milestones and deliverables
  • Hire and train a small manufacturing team including but not limited to production, engineering, quality and warehouse.
  • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets.
  • Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout manufacturing. Work constantly with Quality Assurance on continuous improvements and provide preventative and correction actions when problems occur.
  • Manufacturing execution including configuring supply chain, production, scheduling, inventory, logistics, and integration in partnership with our delivery and quality teams.

You might be a strong candidate if you

  • Have a bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science related subject.
  • Possess a minimum of 8 years of project management experience in manufacturing field is required, preferably in TV and Smart Phone manufacturing field.
  • Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Are familiar with standard PM tools and templates is required.
  • Possess the ability to work cross-functionally and internationally.
  • Are proficient in  MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

What We Offer

  • A platform for professional growth in a rapidly expanding, high-impact sector.
  • Immerse in a collaborative culture, energized by employees of Sun King who are collectively motivated by fostering a transformative, sustainable venture.
  • A genuinely global environment: Engage and learn alongside a diverse group from varied geographies and backgrounds.
  • Tailored learning pathways through the Sun King Center for Leadership to elevate your leadership and managerial capabilities.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet) on sunking.com to apply

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