Operations Assistant Job in Kenya (90-120K)

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Assistant will play a key role in the company, serving as the right-hand to the COO. The COO is responsible for six departments: raw material sourcing, logistics, R&D, Quality Control, Production and Certifications. The role ensures effective, efficient, and compliant operations that support the company’s goals of reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality across all six departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Ownership Across Departments

  • Evaluating the utilization of casual labor at the factory
  • Assessing new or alternative equipment to improve operational efficiency
  • Reviewing and enhancing customer-facing documentation
  • Improving internal training materials
  • Conducting field visits to identify sourcing and logistics improvements
  • Ensuring company technology is fully utilized and optimized

Operational Oversight & Follow-Up


  • Perform operational checks on major company initiatives
  • Shadow the COO and ensure tasks beyond his capacity are completed accurately and on time
  • Track deliverables and maintain accountability across departments

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce waste
  • Analyse operational data to detect trends and support decision-making
  • Propose and implement process improvements

Cross-Department Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively and professionally with all major departments
  • Maintain positive, solution-oriented communication
  • Support alignment and operational harmony across teams

Key Requirement Skills And Qualification

  • Degree in Business administration/project management/operations management or related field
  • 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment preferably in the manufacturing/food processing industry
  • Advanced Excel skills; strong ability to analyze data and extract actionable insights
  • Familiarity with project management principles (PM experience is an advantage)
  • Demonstrated ownership of projects or departmental initiatives
  • Evidence of professional excellence in one or more fields relevant to the company

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.