Associate Production Manager
Kigali, Rwanda
Our Mission
Ampersand is an energy and mobility startup headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. We‘re achieving the world’s first true mass-market shift to electric vehicles, a vital tipping point in the fight against climate change.
East Africa’s 5 million moto-taxi drivers are some of the hardest working people on the planet. Many days these drivers work more than 13 hours yet end up with little money in their pockets. Our energy and vehicle service platforms offer savings that can double a driver’s income.
Our electric motorcycles offer superior performance vs petrol motorbikes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 75%. Converting just one of Rwanda’s 100,000 petrol motorbikes to electricity is the equivalent of the carbon captured by 128 trees.
In order to accomplish all this, we are building a world-class team of mission-driven innovators, engineers, and managers that are ready to serve this mission and address the hard problems.
What we’re looking for:
Ampersand is seeking an experienced production staff with the ability to both participate in and organize manufacturing operations. The role of Junior Production Manager will assist senior managers and engineers implement SOP’s, organize and allocate resources, refine processes, ensure quality, and participate in production lines themselves. The Junior Production Manager will hold the following responsibilities:
- Participate in vehicle and battery production alongside technicians
- Assist senior production managers and engineers to organize work and allocate staff based on production targets
- Champion a continuous improvement culture
- Implement quality control checks
- Assist procurement and stock management functions to maintain supply chains
- Proactively communicate across the organization with operations, engineering, and design
Ampersand is a good fit if:
- You’re interested in clean energy and environmental impact (even if without experience in it yet)
- You are a proactive and creative problem solver
- You are passionate about quality
- You are driven to continuously improve product and process
- You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution
- You are passionate about, and experienced in, getting the best out of people
- You value diversity and community in the workplace
What we want you to bring:
We are looking for a production staff with 3+ years experience in manufacturing. Candidates who possess the following are encouraged to apply.
- More than 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing and production, vehicle or battery-related experience a bonus
- Experience organizing and allocating resources to meet targets
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication. Kinyarwanda fluency is a strong bonus
- This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda
Timing and Compensation: ASAP, Compensation to commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
- Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV with 3 professional references by using the”
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Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.
