RitePak Jobs Jan 2014
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1. Administrative Assistant
Essential duties
Maintaining office supplies inventory and anticipating need.
Placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
Reconciling basic account expenses and bookeeping
Supporting the sales team
First point of contact between potential clients, vendors and visitors
Occasional errands
Skills and qualifications
1-3 years experience working in the front office. Internships are accepted
Demonstrated front office skills. Must have a pleasant demeanor and have experience dealing with clients
Advanced diploma or recent graduate
Accounting experience. Quickbooks knowledge will be a bonus
Adaptable and willing to work within other job functions
Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office and Excel software and other office tools
Fluent in both English and Kiswahili
Excellent communication and report writing skills
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.
Also include you expected level of remuneration.
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Administrative Assistant
2. Technical Engineer
Essential duties
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains the production work flow by monitoring the process and setting processing variables
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources
Ensuring product quality is maintained and goods are manufactured according to established policies and procedures
Compiles and analyzes production data to ensure that the production process is run efficiently and cost effectively
Coordinates with the sales department to ensure that needed components are delivered to meet scheduled delivery dates
Monitors inventory of products and raw materials to make sure raw materials are ordered on time to avoid shortages
Assesses all phases of production operations to establish priorities and sequences for product completion.
Works on continuous improvement of production processes to reduce waste increase efficiency
Skills and qualifications
Diploma in mechanical/manufacturing engineering
Recent graduate
1-2 years experience. Internships considered
Ability to interpret technical drawings.
Experience with CAD is highly desired and will be an added bonus
Willingness to work in other job functions
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.
Also include your expected level of remuneration.
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Technical Engineer
3. Mandarin Translator
Job Description
This position involves the translation of both written and verbal English to Mandarin and vice versa.
This will be a temporary 1 month assignment.
Essential duties
Verbally translate between English and Chinese conversations
Translate written documents from Mandarin to Chinese
Skills and qualifications
Fluent command of both spoken and written English and Mandarin
Experience translating technical documents desired
Technical background will be an added bonus.
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.
Also include your expected level of remuneration.
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Mandarin Translator
4. Floor Production Manager
Job Description
This is a technical position that involves a broad range of responsibilities that will support the manufacturing process on the production floor
Essential duties
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process and setting processing variables
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources
Ensuring products quality is maintained and good are manufactured according to established policies and procedures
Compiles and analyzes production data to ensure that the production process is run efficiently and cost effectively
Coordinates with the sales team to ensure that needed components will be delivered to meet scheduled delivery dates
Monitors inventory of products and raw materials to make sure raw materials are ordered on time to avoid shortages
Allocates human and material resources according to the production plan
Trains and monitors other production employees on proper use of equipment
Participates as necessary in hiring temporary employees and related staff
Assesses all phases of production operations to establish priorities and sequences for product completion
Works on continuous improvement of production processes to reduce waste increase efficiency
Skills and qualifications
Diploma in mechanical/manufacturing engineering
Previous experience is a managing/supervisory role
5+ years in a manufacturing/production environment
Working knowledge of plastic manufacturing is highly desirable
Proficiency in verbal, written and telephone communication skills and PC based systems and software, including Microsoft Office is an added bonus
Willingness to work outside regular business hours
Experience in lean manufacturing desired
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.
Also include your expected level of remuneration.
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Floor Production Manager
5. Field Sales Experts
Job Description
It’s an exciting time to be in the Sales Development Department at RitePak. We are hyper focused on growing sustainably and with flair. C
ome work with us to grow this new market for RitePak’s innovative products.
The Sales team works across RitePak supporting Product, Operations, Marketing, and Finance, while also pursuing sales and developing new relationships.
This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to work fast and smart. You know the difference between spending time wisely and wasting time.
Want to bring mandazi’s for the staff each morning? Okay, fine, that last one’s not required, but you can’t blame us for taking a shot.
The Role:
Working in a dynamic and passionate team, our Field Sales Experts will be working to establish a strong RitePak presence in the Market.
You will be rapidly expanding our line of new products
As part of this entrepreneurial team, you will actively work on growing our market in Kenya in close collaboration with all functions (e.g., Marketing, Operations, Finance and others) and reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager.
You share the opportunities and challenges of the market, and execute tactical initiatives based on the priorities by the Sales and Marketing Manager in collaboration with other functions.
You take an entrepreneurial approach, are highly results driven and target focused and you are a fast mover. You have a wide range of talents, and significant experience in different functions, such as marketing, operations, partnerships and key account management.
You can work as an individual contributor, but are also a great team player, capable of working in cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities - What You’ll do:
Field travel to sell and market products
Assist in the implementation of the market strategy, by providing local insights and working with counterparts in other departments
Be the local expert in your market; know the areas, the community, key stakeholders and influencers
Be able to run small to medium sized events at the targeted markets
Identify potential customers
Explore and execute business development opportunities (sponsorships, partnerships, and co-marketing promotions, influencers)
Grow a clientele of passionate customers by educating, engaging and getting them excited about RitePak products
Requirements - What You Need to Know/Have:
Recent graduate with a sales\marketing degree or 3 years of experience in sales, marketing, or related area
Ability to network, engage and influence people
Event coordination
Strong project management skills
Background in marketing, business development, sales, communication, product development, account management
Analytical skills
Comfortable with pressure, ambiguity and takes initiatives to drive impact in small entrepreneurial teams
Very strong Oral and written communication skills
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.
Also include your expected level of remuneration.
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Field Sales Experts
6. Manufacturing Assistants
Job Description
This position involves a broad range of responsibilities that will support the manufacturing process on the production floor.
Essential duties
Start up, operate and shut down on production machinery.
Carrying, lifting and ferrying raw materials
Perform minor maintenance production equipment
Package finished products in a presentable manner to be shipped to clients
Inspect finished products for any defects record the number of rejected products
Follow established protocols for manufacturing to ensure products meeting defined quality standards
Maintain a clean work area free of safety hazards
Identifies and assists with troubleshooting routine issues and defects.
Skills and qualifications
High school certificate with a minimum grade of C+ in K.C.S.E
1-3 years in a manufacturing/production environment
Ability to walk, sit and/or stand throughout an eight or ten-hour day
Ability to consistently lift 30kg
Basic computer skills
Strong attention to detail
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Manufacturing Assistants
7. Key Responsibilities-What You’ll do:
Product launch – plan the launch of new product lines and manage the cross-functional implementation of the sales and marketing plan
Demand generation – develop the strategy and manage the marketing programs that drive demand for RitePak products
Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates RitePak’s products in the market
Sales enablement – communicate the value proposition of the products to the sales team and develop the sales tools that support the selling process of RitePak products
Market intelligence – be the expert on buying trends, how customers buy and their buying criteria; be the expert on RitePak’s competition and how to crush them
Manage capacity and quality of the distribution chain from order, delivery to payment
Manage local regulatory concerns and politics.
Requirements - What You Need to Know/Have:
4-6 years of marketing or operations management experience
Data-driven decision mentality and sound business judgment through strong analytical thinking
Experience managing and growing new products to markets
Experience owning marketing campaigns to raise brand awareness in the market
Hustler- You have no problem getting your hands dirty and doing the gritty work that comes along with the higher-level thinking
Creative solutions driven mindset, with a get shit done attitude
Excel-master
High Emotional IQ – Can deal with drivers, influencers and clients no problem
Stellar networking skills and the ability to make smart partnerships happen
Flexible and forward thinking- We need someone sharp and eager to play with different models to help us scale
Entrepreneurial DNA and fear tolerance of a honey-badger
Very strong Oral and written communication skills
Excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues and cross-functional teams and third parties
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.
Also include your expected level of remuneration.
How To Apply
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Sales and Marketing Manager
Please email: hr [at] ritepak.co.ke
