Production and Quality Control Manager
Term: Full-time
Location: Maungu, Kenya
Reporting To: VP of African Operations
Wildlife Works is an innovative start-up company headquartered in California, USA that engages with the global carbon market to drive market-based solutions for wildlife and forestry conservation in rural areas around the world, Wildlife Works has established the world’s first and is currently still the only internationally verified project in Africa under REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), a UN initiated carbon credit market program that has been touted as one of the most hopeful strategies to combat global warming.
The inaugural Kenya project area protects 500,000+ acres of forest and employs over 400 local workers in various industries including conservation, mechanics and fashion production. The eco-factory employs over 50 employees and produces up to 10.000 units per month.
Specific Responsibilities
- The Production and Quality Control Manager manages the placement, execution and follow-up of samples and production orders by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.
Job
Description
- Manage and schedule all incoming factory jobs. Determine factory capacity and manage client deadlines.
- Take projects and track them from design through production, ensuring that projects stay within deadlines and timelines.
- Work with Design and Production teams to ensure correct execution of sample garments,
- Ensure standards of quality and cost control are maintained throughout production: Execute quality control initiatives that adhere to production standards and requirements. Troubleshoot quality and technical issues regarding fabrication and construction.
- Manage fabric inventory and coordinate the ordering of fabric needs. Keep inventory forms up to date with accurate quantities.
- Act as a liaison between the factory and all parties involved by coordinating and communicating daily with Design Team, Fabric Vendors, Print Factory etc.
- Assist in costing by insuring proper documentation of fabric yields, sewing times, printing etc. to ensure profitability.
- Maintain data and files for all production matters,
- Oversee and maintain an archive of patterns, garments and materials such as sew by samples, trims and fabric for ongoing in house production.
- Perform special projects as assigned and contribute positively to the team dynamic. Manage up where necessary.
Skills
and Requirement
- 3-5 years experience in apparel production, knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as analyze and solve problems; Able to communicate effectively with a variety of personality types
- Bilingual preferred (SwahililEnglish)
- Must have strong computer, and e-mail skills,
- Experience in MS Word, Excel.
Salary
Range and Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits will be offered.
A competitive salary and benefits will be offered.
Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to ask@wildlifeworks.com
For more information on wildife works, please visit www.wildlifeworks.com
Wildlife Works EPZ Ltd.
P.O. Box 310, Voi, Kenya 80300 — Tel: 0208030575