Operations

Iws Deployment Manager

British American Tobacco (BAT)·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
OperationsFull TimeInternship
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ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

  • Contribute to the development of and drive the IWS program implementation at the site, ensuring IWS work is loss focused and targeted for delivering Compelling Business Need (CBN)
  • Working with the IWS manager and the Operations teams, make adjustments needed to keep the program moving at the pace defined by the Leadership Team.
  • Use learning from Global and Regional teams and other benchmarks, to teach current phase subjects as well future phase capability required and ensure an effective integration of all pillars.
  • Ensure all the steps in Autonomous and Progressive Maintenance are rolled out and embedded in the factory including availing the necessary learning materials and training of the teams.
  • Ensure all IWS systems and tools are rolled out and standards complied with through regular health checks and feedback to the Operations teams

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Daily consultative reviews with teams/individuals in their small group activities to support elimination of daily/weekly performance losses in the factory.
  • Touring one department/one team/one line to understand the IWS progress, execution status, help needed and reapplication opportunities.
  • Coordinate with site pillar leads to ensure all current phase DMS's/SWP's are embedded to standard with an effective tracking system (DMS/SWP workbook).
  • Conduct 90 day planning cycles for own pillar/systems and review for other pillars/systems for alignment to the site master plan.
  • Work closely with site pillar leads to ensure site is receiving effective guidance/coaching and leads on best-in-class systems/tools for reapplication.
  • Support site Pillar and DMS owners in driving good health of the pillar and systems through consistent health check reviews with action plans for gaps identified.
  • Maintain the IWS organizational chart (Pillar Leads, Members, System/Tools Owners) aligned with IWS Manager and Factory Manager expectations and drive qualifications through E&T pillar.
  • Alignment and maintenance IWS calendar to enable 100% attendance of key stakeholders to drive total employee involvement/ownership.
  • Facilitate quarterly IWS pillar phase assessment and ensure plan adjustments are in place to keep IWS program on track.
  • Ensure all the necessary IWS learning materials are available to local teams and communication of new training materials in IWS OTH.
  • Coordinate with functional leads in establishment of current state of phase skill matrix qualification, development and execution of site training master plan to bridge capability gaps.
  • Promote development of capabilities necessary to manage the controls environment in operations through Operations Controls Stewardship SWP.
  • Facilitate annual loss analysis event.
  • Work with Operations Leadership and Make Leadership team to facilitate annual SDDS deployment.
  • Be the secondary contact for Area/Regional IWS leaders on site IWS progression.
  • Participate in onboarding and early development of operations new joiners in terms of development of their IWS capability to current phase and role requirement.
  • Provide publicity, general education and other communication that increase IWS understanding and accelerate progress across the site.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

Key Success Factors

  • Embed IWS Pillars in line with current phase requirements as WoW with good health check scores.
  • Embed compliance to IWS systems/tools standards with good health check scores.
  • Create visibility of the IWS implementation progress and highlight the gaps that need to be closed.
  • Delivering results through teams by ensuring closure of all the gaps identified during audits.
  • Delivery of excise tax compliance and control environment to ensure the market meets its legal and regulatory obligations in full including requirements of the excise license.

Functional skills required

  • Solid knowledge of LDR, ORG, E&T, AM, PM, LE IWS pillars with experience in shop floor problem solving
  • Foundational understanding of Quality Management Systems
  • Foundational understanding of Manufacturing Sustainability KPI's and key drivers
  • Mastery of operations strategy development and deployment in alignment with corporate strategy
  • Program management involving cross departmental teams & multiple stakeholders
  • Basic knowledge of key financial statements and links between Operations & Business performance

Education / Qualifications / Experience Required

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or any other related field
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Good Interpersonal skills: Effective communication and influencing skills
  • Leadership skills: Ability to inspire people, deliver confident growth and lead change

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

British American Tobacco (BAT)

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 26, 2026