Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited Job Vacancies

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Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited is one of the leading tobacco growers and manufacturers of fast moving range of cigarettes brands in the region. The company is also involved in the export of both tobacco and tobacco products to world markets.

We wish to enhance our effectiveness in all these areas so that the company objectives are met fully. We are currently seeking to recruit experienced, highly motivated and self-driven professionals to fill the following positions.

Production Manager

The Job

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling manufacturing processes and activities.

Key Responsibilities
Planning and executing production schedules to meet the agreed output;
Controlling the use of production materials to avoid wastage;
Monitoring and controlling the quality of products being produced;
Ensuring high standard of hygiene and adherence to health and safety guidelines in the production area;
Ensuring continuous improvement of process and quality of the products;
Supervising and motivating a team of high caliber production personnel;
Timely preparation and submission of daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
Requirements
Must be an engineering or science graduate;
At least seven years working experience in a manufacturing environment three of which should be at a management level;
Good practical and technical skills;
Good understanding of environmental health and safety issues and legislation.



Transport Manager

The Job

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling all activities in the company’s transport unit.

Key Responsibilities
Preparing, managing and controlling the transport budget and overall costs of vehicle operations;
Maintaining and ensuring adherence to operational procedures in order to achieve operational excellence;
Oversee the overall scheduling and maintenance of company fleet;
Planning and coordinating the procurement of equipment and motor vehicle spare parts;
Ensuring adherence to Environment, Health and Safety issues in transport department;
Developing, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators in order to facilitate transparent evaluation of the operation;

Requirements
Must posses an engineering degree or equivalent from a recognized institution;
At least ten (10) years working experience in a transport/logistics environment at a senior level;
Must have a good track record in business and people management;
Good knowledge of transport legislation and insurance matters.
Deputy Human Resource Manager

The Job

You will be responsible for implementing human resource policies, systems and programmes.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting in developing and maintaining sound human resource strategies, policies, and systems;
Implementing human resources plans and programmes;
Facilitating recruitment, induction, performance management and employee development activities;
Overseeing establishment and maintenance of employee information (both manual and electronic) including personnel files and other related records;
Coordinating human resources administrative processes;
Preparing periodic human resources management reports.

Requirements
University degree in humanities, masters degree will be a definite advantage;
Post graduate diploma in HRM from a recognized institution;
At least seven (7) years progressive experience in a human resources function preferably in a large manufacturing organization three (3) of which must be at a senior level;
Be computer literate;
Sound knowledge of employment laws.
Senior Maintenance Engineers
(1 Mechanical & 1 Electrical)

The Job

You will be involved in planning and executing engineering projects, repair programmes and
maintenance activities for facilities, plants and equipments.

Key Responsibilities
Scheduling planned and unplanned work;
Diagnosing faults and breakdowns and overseeing time critical repairs;
Fixing faults on site or arranging for replacement machinery or equipment to be installed;
Carrying out quality inspections on jobs;
Directing, instructing and supervising maintenance technicians and fitters;
Controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
Requirements
An engineering degree majoring in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
At least four years engineering experience in a busy manufacturing environment;
Good practical and technical skills;
Good problem-solving skills;
Applications stating current salary along with a detailed CV including daytime telephone contact, photocopies of certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the undersigned not later than 26th November 2010 to:

The Human Resources Manager
Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd
P O Box 68144 — 00200,
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Labels: Engineering, Human Resource, Transport Management and Logistics
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Job Opportunities
Our client, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Airports Authority Act (Cap 395), whose mandate is to construct, operate and maintain aerodromes, as well as provide such other amenities and facilities for passengers and other persons making use of the services or other facilities so provided within Kenya.

They wish to fill the following positions in the Marketing & Business Development Department urgently:

Commercial Manager- Retail and Concessions
Job Ref. MN 4608

Reporting to the General Manager- Marketing and Business Development, the Jobholder develops and implements strategies that ensures the achievement of commercial revenue objectives.

Job Profile
Develops and implement Airports’ commercial retail business plans to achieve set objectives.
Researches, develops and implements an optimal retail and concession plan that achieves revenue and customer objectives.
Researches and analyses airport clientele preferences in retail to ensure that all customer requirements are catered for in the retail plan.
Develops and implements an airside and landside retail mix and ensure a retail portfolio that meets customer needs.
Implements and monitors revenue performance of concessions.
Updates and reviews the KAA concession order.
Researches and benchmarks in all aspects KAA commercial revenue plan with other international airports.
Maintains a retail directory to ensure that all licenses are up to date.
Develops and monitor service level agreements with retailers and concessionaires to ensure service delivery in line with set standards.
Person Profile
University Degree.
Post graduate Diploma in Marketing.
Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing and/all sales and account management, retail planning and business development.
Age 35 to 45 years.
Brand and Product Development Manager
Job Ref. MN 4609

Reporting to the General Manager- Marketing and Business Development, the Jobholder develops and positions the Kenya Airports Authority product and brand offer that meets customer requirements and portray a positive company image.

Job Profile
Develops and positions the Kenya Airports Authority product offer for improved brand perception and to meet customer needs.
Improves and enhances product development and improvement at all customer contact points to ensure that the product offer matches customer needs.
Establishes and monitors product and service delivery standards to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction at all the airports.
Applies and establish new corporate identity in all the airports for improved brand perception and positive company image.
Develops and executes advertising programs to effectively communicate the Kenya Airports Authority offer.
Develops and executes interactive and informative online marketing activities to promote the Kenya Airports Authority offer over the internet.
Plans and executes exhibitions and seminars to effectively utilize this media to communicate the Kenya Airports Authority offer.
Plans and executes event management for positive company image and effective communication.
Plans, sources and distributes brand collateral (give a ways) for improved brand perception and communication.
Develops and produces promotion material for effective communication of the Kenya Airports Authority product offer.
Person Profile
University Degree.
Post graduate Diploma in Marketing.
A minimum of 5 years experience in advertising and Brand Development.
Experience in a service industry will be a definite advantage.
Age — 35 to 45 years.

Send your application and a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and copies of your key academic certificates and both sides of your ID.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

Job Ref. No.
Your Name
Current/Past Salary: Year 2009 p.m, Year 2010 p.m
Year 2010 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.

Send your application by hand, courier or post so as to reach us by 19th November 2010.

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.