• • Coordinate manufacturing schedules and assist with production planning activities
  • Manage office supplies and inventory related to production operations
  • Prepare, maintain, and update production reports, documentation, and records
  • Serve as a liaison between production, quality control, logistics, and HR departments
  • Schedule meetings and manage internal communication on production-related matters
  • Support onboarding and documentation processes for new manufacturing staff
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with health, safety, and operational policies
  • Contribute to improving administrative efficiency within production workflows

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative support role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support daily administrative and operational functions.

The role will involve coordinating production-related administrative tasks, managing communication between departments, maintaining records, and ensuring smooth workflow across the manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing schedules and assist with production planning activities
• Manage office supplies and inventory related to production operations
• Prepare, maintain, and update production reports, documentation, and records
• Serve as a liaison between production, quality control, logistics, and HR departments
• Schedule meetings and manage internal communication on production-related matters
• Support onboarding and documentation processes for new manufacturing staff
• Assist in maintaining compliance with health, safety, and operational policies
• Contribute to improving administrative efficiency within production workflows

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative support role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

Summit Recruitment and search Africa upholds a steadfast commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and equality as integral pillars of our operations. Dedicated to driving positive change through the adoption of sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that embraces individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. Summit recruitment actively advocate for equality by cultivating an environment of respect, fairness, and non-discrimination. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality, we aim to set a high industry standard and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.

*** Summit Recruitment & Search, as a policy, does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement***

Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: Ksh 25,000 – 30,000(Approx 155USD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Level: Junior Level
Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline for applications: 02/11/2025