Overview of Sanivation
Sanivation is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to providing clean, safe, and efficient sanitation services to urbanizing communities in low-income countries. Operating in Kenya since 2014, we partner with local governments to deliver comprehensive solutions from research and design to implementation and monitoring.
Our mission is to make cities across Africa clean, healthy, and productive by offering safe and sustainable sanitation services. With a deep understanding of local contexts and market-driven models, we ensure lasting solutions that positively impact people and their surroundings.
With a team of over 60 local staff and international experts, we collaborate with a range of private and public sector partners, including renowned organizations like the World Bank, UNICEF, and USAID. Featured in the Netflix documentary “Brave Blue World” and recognized by Forbes and Fast Company, we’re at the forefront of innovative sanitation solutions. Join us in driving positive change and shaping the future of sustainable sanitation.
About Our Team and Culture
Our team culture at Sanivation is one of collaboration, innovation, and passion for what we do. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their ideas and expertise, regardless of their role or background. We embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, and we celebrate our successes as a team. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on board!
About the Role
The Site Manager is responsible for driving efficiency, safety, and quality across all aspects of manufacturing operations at the site. They will develop and execute strategies to optimize processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall operational efficiency. Additionally, they will lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and minimize waste, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate for this role will be based in Kakuma.
Roles and Responsibilities
Plant operational excellence
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Develop and ensure all systems and routines across the Kakuma site
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production workflows and minimize waste to increase site margins
- Lead the supply chain team to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
- Ensure health and safety culture and compliance
- Establish and maintain quality control measures to ensure the production of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Analyse and address root causes of quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary
- Create and deliver on-site costing budgets
Leading accurate forecasting for site production targets and timelines, and procurement of needed suppliers
- Work directly with the sales and delivery agent to predict accurate forecasting for production
- Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the procurement of essential supplies for site purchases to secure biomass, briquettes, spare parts, and other necessary inputs.
Site stakeholder management
- Receive visitors and official site-specific communication to Sanivation
- Manage relationships with the community around the project site
- Managing relationships with exhauster truck drivers and owners
Production planning and optimizing day-to-day operations
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly targets are set and planning resources to achieve them
- Ensuring team routines are set and maintained
- Lead and motivate teams to achieve goals
- Enforcing safety protocols and regulatory compliance
- Ensure all procurement, supply chain, and sales are operating to ensure project success
Maintaining site professionalism
- Ensuring site tours are carried out safely and effectively and do not impact site operations
- Maintaining structures, utilities, and site appearance at a high quality
Site reporting
- Ensure all data collection and reporting is done timely and accurately
- Use data analysis to conclude on-site production improvement areas
- Create quality monthly reports for external use on the update of site operation and financials
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 4 years of proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably with water, sanitation, and hygiene or a related field
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality management systems.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to create a performance-driven culture
- Ability to coordinate teams with diverse interests and backgrounds
Think you have what it takes but are not sure you meet all of the experience required? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements. If you’re passionate about what we’re doing, apply! We want to hear from you.
