- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Diploma
- Experience 10 years
- Location Nakuru
- Job Field Engineering / Technical 
Assistant Team Leader (Operations) – Mai Mahiu at Ital Global
Assistant Team Leader (Operations) – Mai Mahiu
About the Client:
Our client, a reputable Construction company, is actively looking for an Assistant Team Leader – Operations will support the Team Leader in coordinating and overseeing plant operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance, safety, and productivity. The role requires hands-on experience in quarry, mining, or heavy industrial operations, with a focus on equipment uptime, shift coordination, and operational efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Team Leader in planning, organizing, and supervising daily production activities.
- Coordinate and monitor shift operations to ensure targets and quality standards are met.
- Oversee machinery and equipment operation, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
- Support preventive maintenance scheduling and liaise with maintenance teams for timely repairs.
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Supervise and motivate operators, ensuring adherence to shift schedules and work procedures.
- Track and record operational data including production output, downtime, and resource utilization.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance plant efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Ensure safe working practices are followed and participate in regular safety briefings.
- Assist in training and developing machine operators and support staff.
- Prepare and submit shift and performance reports to the Team Leader or Plant Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years and above of relevant experience in quarry, mining, or heavy industrial operations.
- Mechanical graduates from NYS are highly preferred.
- Strong people supervision and shift coordination skills (supervisory experience is an added advantage).
- Solid understanding of plant uptime, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, and production target achievement.
- Sound technical knowledge of heavy industrial machinery and equipment operations.
- Ability to interpret and apply operational procedures and maintenance schedules.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with plant or maintenance management systems is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent coordination and team supervision abilities.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Good technical understanding of mechanical systems and industrial machinery.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple operational tasks efficiently.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills across different levels of the organization.
- High sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
- Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to changing work demands.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@italgloballtd.com using the position as subject of email.

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