Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 06, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our Client, a Ranch in Laikipia County seeks to fill the position for Operations Manager. .

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance & Logistics
• To supervise and oversee a fleet of vehicles, machinery, water pumps and solar systems, ensure regular scheduled service, maintenance and replacement where necessary.
• To supervise and plan the operations of the main workshops.
• To repair or replace certain prioritized equipment and infrastructure decided upon monthly based on budgetary allocations.
• To improve the control and efficiency of all vehicles and machinery
• To put in place efficient operational systems for purchase, storage and usage of spare parts.
• Control of fuel expenditure.
• To establish a dynamic stores system to ensure control and accurate accountability.
• To oversee Procurement Process and ensure value for money for purchases made.
• Clearing of Firebreaks and execution of a Fire Management Plan.
• To oversee maintenance of the tourism facilities on the ranch.
Transport
• To supervise all drivers of vehicles, motorbikes, tractors, bulldozer and put in place weekly transport logistics schedules which serve the needs of the ranch whilst economizing on fuel.
Infrastructure Projects
• Plan, supervise and maintain all infrastructures within the ranch including buildings, water supplies, power supplies, roads and firebreaks.
• Monitor Construction and maintenance of the fence.
Human Resources
The Manager will be responsible for Supervision of the following personnel:
• HR.
• Drivers, Mechanics and Mechanics Assistants.
• Skilled artisans: Plumbers, Electricians, Fabricators etc.
• Fencers and Casual labourers.
• Procurement Officer and Store Keeper.
Community Liaison
• Liaise with elders and chiefs from the different communities.
• Supervision of a community grazing committee and grazing policy.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications Required
• BSc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience of over 7 years in a busy establishment.
• Good people management skills with experience of managing a large team of over 100 people.
• Good knowledge of building practices, mechanical and auto engineering.
• Background in Conservation and Ecosystem management.
• Computer literate
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Good mechanical and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• People management skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Team player with ability to work in a cosmopolitan environment.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
If you are qualified, send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject Operations Manager to jobs@employd.co.ke. 
Indicate your expected gross salary.

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