Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO KENYA Cement plant Salary net 14,000 USD per month Chief Operations Officer job descriptions Purpose of the Job: To enhance cement quality, delivery and reduce cost of production by optimizing the production activities through efficient quality assurance, raw material supply and integrated coordination and control process of converting raw materials into finished goods. Main Duties and Responsibilities: · Oversee the development of overall material supply, production, maintenance of the plant by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements, and determining productivity. · Coordinates the development of the strategic plan, the operational and the tactical plans required to achieve the desired results in production, material supply, quality and product development. · Oversee the development of Health and Safety Strategy. · Oversee the effective and efficient utilization of plant asset, production equipment and people. · Drive strategic insights on new investments in capital, equipment, production systems, or other assets that will enhance the company’s operational capabilities. · Follow-up the implementation of system that track the overall production including the planning, quality management and optimization process. · Ensure that the operational policies/ guidelines and facilities are compliant with the Occupational, Health and Safety legislation. · Advise the executive management on overall production, performance of the company and make recommendations on important production decisions. · Ensure the development of aggregate production plan. · Coordinate the efforts of the different operational areas to ensure minimal duplication of efforts, maximum efficiency and to maximize value for money. · Review performance against the targeted goals, discuss gaps and agree on action plans to close gaps. · Benchmark productivity of the operation function against cement industry standards and create measures to improve productivity. · Ensure that risk is effectively addressed in all aspects of operations. · Monitor the plant operations are in alignment with company’s strategy. · Ensure compliance on plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.

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