BURN
Operations Excellence (Manager
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
In-personFull time roleSenior Level
5 days ago
About the Job
With BURN’s continued growth comes increased complexity in our operations. We are constantly on the hunt for new talent, adept at managing cross-functional processes and systems to meet organisational goals.
These roles combine subject matter expertise, operational excellence and service delivery. You'll dive deep into processes, challenge assumptions, uncover hidden insights, and communicate findings that drive tangible change in your specific department or area of interest.
If you thrive at the intersection of data analysis, process optimisation, and strategic problem-solving, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of interdependencies contributing to key Carbon and Commercial metrics
- Spend significant time in the field, seeing first-hand how key stakeholders – customers and sales agents - interact with BURN
- Proactively assess process and system outputs to spot inefficiencies and underperformance
- Conduct hands-on investigations to identify root causes of operational issues
- Analyse blockers/challenges/problems from multiple angles, questioning data and challenging assumptions
- Communicate complex findings in clear, concise language to all levels of the organisation
- Develop and cross-functionally implement actionable recommendations backed by data and real-world observations
- Manage and motivate in-department teams to meet goals on schedule and on budget
About the Company
BURN
Ruiru, Kiambu Province, Kenya
5000 +
<p>BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.</p>
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