Jobs Vacancies at Safal Group

Key responsibilities: 

• Ensure production of highest quantity and quality at the Roll forming section.
• Oversee the Roll Forming process, ensuring cost effective production.
• Set and meet production targets through daily execution of Production schedules at Roll Forming section.
• Monitor product standards and implementing quality-assurance initiatives, making sure that products are produced on time and are of good acceptable quality.
• Ensure optimum capacity utilization and requirements; analysing the quality and quantity of production and instituting corrective actions to eliminate deficiencies.
• Focusie on priorities, backlogs, breakdowns, and other aspects affecting planned schedules; participating in finding solutions for repetitive equipment failures and product complaints.
• Drive the implementation and usage of systems of production tracking (SAP) and quality control.
• Ensure equipment health.
• Provide Technical support for daily production activities. Actively participate in problem solving for safety, productivity and quality improvement.
• Cost and consumption control of material such as strapping wire, lifting belts / tongs and Power at finishing ensuring that they conform to the Budget.
• Supervise and motivate a team of workers; reviewing worker performance, Appraisal of Subordinates at finishing; Identifying training needs.
• Ensure compliance to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Maintain OSHAS, ISO 9001 & 14001 documentation at Roll Forming section.
• Implement and support 6S programmes at Roll Forming.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Pickling and Acid Regeneration Operation.
• Knowledge in Kaizen and ISO 9001 & 14001.
• Proficiency in ERP SAP module will  be  an added advantage
• Technical Knowledge in Metal forming operations.

Apply Here > Production Engineer

Main Purpose of the Position:

To execute Logistics management strategy efficiently. The position is responsible for effective planning, arrangement and managing transportation for outbound logistics of finished goods to maximize customer services at reduced cost. Ensures that all distribution, fleet programs and divisional initiatives are executed as designed by providing leadership and coordination of activities. This includes the direct responsibility for efficient operation of all routes to increase sales and reduce operation costs. The position also involves coordination of export orders, documentation and to resolve of problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports and customer issues. Finally, the position will fulfil a central coordinating role between BU departments on their logistic needs, balancing their different priorities and limitations to reach optimal solutions for the company as a whole.

Responsibility for Internal and External relations

Internal:

• Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service Manager and implement overall Logistic optimization strategy in regard to cost, mode of transportation and efficiency.
• Coordinating with sales and Projects departments on customer order fulfilment plans
• Coordinating coil deliveries to downstream BU’s with their respective Supply Chain Managers

External:

• Coordination and follow up with logistic service providers
• Coordinating with external customers on the fulfilment of their orders

Planning

• Implement, evaluate and maintain/improve effective dispatch and in/outbound transportation planning processes and systems through continuous evaluation and improvement.

Logistics

• Plan and organize Vehicles on day to day basis for outbound operation in consultation and effective co-ordination with third party logistic service providers and Team Lead to ensure that all Orders are fulfilled accurately, error free and speedily.
• Manage daily operations of Logistics with a concentration on domestic & export outbound.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• An efficient management of Transportation to ensure smooth & timely supply of products across the locations.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with outbound domestic carriers.
• Liaise with vendors and transportation companies regarding inter- and intra-company shipments and expedite where required in order to prevent delays and extra charges/demurrage
• Liaise with internal/external customers on loading and delivery of orders following the dispatch plan, including proper documentation for export shipments
• Load and dispatch customer orders following the dispatch plan, in order to achieve maximum On Time In Full deliveries
• Review and respond to internal and external service performance and interact with carriers regarding issues.
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification and performance evaluation.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage, motivate, train, and develop Logistics team in order to meet total customer service.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Coordinate export orders, documentation and resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports and customer issues.
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
• Ensure products routed for delivery are in compliance with company’s product integrity policies and prior cargo loading guidelines and weight restrictions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in operations, and sales to increase efficiency of outbound logistic operations and execute all sales orders accurately, error-free and timely.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain/Logistics
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply Chain
• Professional registration: IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICS

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 4+ years in ERP based Supply Chain Logistics
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years in a similar role managing busy Logistics Environment
• Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods
• Experience of managing various Transporters and fleet management is preferred.

Key competencies and skills:

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Team leadership skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills
• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus

Computer literacy:

• End user of ERP System is Must – SAP ERP System preferably
• Well conversant with MS – Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook

Success as Role:

• Improved Productivity
• Increased Sales
• Dispatch in Full, On Time (DIFOT %)
• Perfect Order Fulfilment – Orders are fulfilled accurately, error free and speedily.
• Implement 6K and adherence of Safety – Foster Zero harm in function.
• Reduced Cycle time
• Improved order pick accuracy
• Increased Order Fill Rate and on-time shipment
• Improve operational performance & measurement

Apply Here > Logistics Planner

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Operate the roll forming machine as per the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Select, prepare and feed the Aluminium Zinc/Prepainted Aluminium Zinc coils into the roll forming machine.
• Set up of machine parameters to produce material as per the specified customer requirements.
• Ensure production volumes are met as per the respective targets provided.
• Carry out autonomous maintenance on the roll forming machine.
• Carry out general housekeeping and 6S on the shop floor.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• KCSE and a craft certificate in Engineering or Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 Year relevant work experience in a metal processing industry.
• Knowledge in 5K and Autonomous Maintenance will be an added advantage.

Apply Here > Roll Forming Operator

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that production is executed as per plan.
• Compile and submit production reports.
• Ensure compliance to quality standards.
• Schedule work at the Cold Rolling Mill.
• Manage shift manpower placement as per staff strength and ensure discipline of crews in the shift.
• Provide technical support for daily production activities at Cold Rolling Mill.
• Facilitate 6S activities and autonomous maintenance programmes.
• Implement ISO 9001/14001 practiceS.
• Ensure adequate production/ quality records are maintained for shift plus labelling and identification of Cold Rolled Coils.
• Ensure Roll parameters and availability are adequate for continuity of shift production plan provided.
• Monitor critical parameters for rolling (coolant, input & output material, rolls) and initiate correction of any abnormal deviations.
• Ensure safety of persons in Cold Rolling Mill and safe operation of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CRM production engineer.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Industrial or equivalent).
• SAP knowledge and computer literate
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in steel manufacturing industry.
• Be a registered member of engineering professional body

Apply Here > Shift Engineer

Description

Key reponsibilities:

• Adhere to health and Safety guidelines, safe work practise and good housekeeping (wear PPEs at all times).
• Operate the cranes as per production and dispatch requirements.
• Ensure safe use of the crane by inspecting the conditions of lifting wire rope before and during use and recording observations of all checked items as per crane inspection checklist.
• Ensure proper balancing of loads to avoid damaging of material, equipments and injury to other employees and customers.
• Ensure the lifting tongs are secured with felt pads at all times to avoid creating edges damages on coils.
• Report any crane malfunctioning to the maintenance / production supervisors for corrective action.
• Carry out any other activity as instructed by the line supervisor.
• Carry out autonomous maintenance and housekeeping on cranes.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum KCSE certificate.
• Licence in overhead crane operations
• At least 1 year experience operating overhead remote controlled cranes

Apply Here > Crane Operator

Description

Key responsibilities: 

• Prepare work schedules for the purpose of documenting and communicating activities as required.
• Directs and supervises Mechanical maintenance fitters in assigned duties.
• Supervise and manage the execution of routine and Preventive maintenance programs and maintenance of departmental documents records.
• Determination of material, equipment/supplies to be used and reserving of the same for issuance from stores.
• Compiles and submits technical work and breakdown reports.
• Participates in the diagnosis and repair of major faults and breakdowns.
• Ensure observance of safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Attend to any breakdown on equipment in a timely manner.
• Maintain the required critical spares to reduce downtime of the equipment.
• Reduce MTTR, through analysis tool and monitoring of critical equipment.
• Proper supervision of all mechanical activities.
• Carrying out preventive and predictive maintenance of all equipment.
• Supervision of daily shift routine jobs.
• Job planning and allocation.
• Control of overtime for maintenance department.

Requirements

Qualifications required: 

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Auto CAD.
• Ability to read and interpret machine, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic drawings.
• Good knowledge of Hydraulic & pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of ERP SAP PM Module.
• Planned Maintenance(Time based maintenance, Condition based maintenance, Corrective Maintenance)
• Autonomous Maintenance & Good knowledge of Continuous improvement projects.
• Total productive maintenance knowledge

Apply Here > Mechanical Technician