Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Organisation: Tribe
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About Us:
Tribe is a small start-up founded in 2012 around a group of women struggling to support their families in Gulu, Uganda. Over the past year, Tribe has developed a jewelry manufacturing operation as a means of employment for these women. Our vision at Tribe is to create a new standard of social responsibility in the accessories industry. While we maintain a focus on providing a consistent salary and other life-building resources for our employees, we also place extremely high expectations on quality, ensuring that our products are competitive in an international market. For more information, visit our website at www.tribedesigns.com
Job Summary: We are in the very early stages of development and we are looking for someone with experience in business and production management, preferably in the non-profit sector, to assist us in this process. Candidates will not only manage our day-to-day facility, but will assist our start-up company in refining and perfecting the process as a whole. The position is a unique opportunity to leverage a passion for international development and business to help build a social enterprise. The candidates will work closely with the Ugandan artisans and Quality Control team to develop and meet the monthly production requirements in the most efficient and successful way. Furthermore, candidates will manage all Uganda based finances. Candidates will report to the Founder, but will have much authority in communicating what needs to take place in order for our production facility to operate at its finest. The position definitely has the potential to turn into advancement.
Key Roles
Create and draft timeline for Production schedule – planning and strategizing for permanent work-flow based on orders
Material planning and distribution
Ordering of materials and Materials Procurement
Staff Management
Supervise production team to ensure process is running smoothly and efficiently
Track and manage monthly output
Manage ongoing expense reports for materials
Accountable for logistics of all domestic and international shipping
Cost out new pieces that are introduced
Create, implement and maintain strategies for process productivity & process variability
Assist in business development strategizing
Manage Uganda based finances – this includes distributing employee compensation, keeping record of expenses, financial planning and budgeting.
Send weekly financial reports to US Accountant
Report regularly to Founder and collaborate to address general management and business matters
Qualifications,
The applicant should hold a Degree in relevant field
Skills and Experience:
Prior management experience
At least one year’s experience working in a developing country
Experience in production and manufacturing
Experience in financial management and budgeting
Skilled and experienced in production/financial software programs, creating spreadsheets, etc.
Excel in a rapidly-evolving, entrepreneurial environment with little or no supervision
Passionate about working with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Flexible and open-minded, energetic and self-motivated
Innovative nature with a versatile approach to problem solving
Exhibits passion for continuous learning as a necessary part of success
Job Terms and Conditions:
Position start date is January 14, 2014
Minimum one-year contract, but again - position has the potential for advancement.
Position includes a monthly $1,000 living stipend and one round trip flight to Uganda
NB: Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
How to Apply:
All applicants should submit the following to bre@tribedesigns.com with the subject line "Manufacturing Operations Manager":
CV/resume + cover letter
3 references (incl. minimum 2 professional)
Deadline: 2nd December, 2013
