Vacancy title:
Operations Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Food Processing & Sales, Category: Business Operations, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Talent Grid Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 28 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Talent Grid Africa is recruiting on behalf of a client in the food manufacturing industry seeking a highly structured, analytical, and execution-driven Operations Assistant.

This is not a routine support role.

This position sits at the center of operations, supporting six critical departments Coconut Sourcing, Logistics, Research & Development (R&D), Quality Control, Production, and Certifications ensuring alignment, efficiency, and measurable performance improvement across the organization.

Working directly under the guidance of the COO, the successful candidate will take ownership of cross-functional projects, monitor performance initiatives, evaluate workforce deployment, and identify operational gaps that impact productivity, cost, and quality.

Key areas of impact include:

• Improving factory productivity and workforce optimization
• Researching and proposing equipment enhancements
• Conducting field visits to identify sourcing and logistics challenges
• Supporting performance tracking of major operational initiatives
• Reviewing internal documentation and customer-facing materials
• Ensuring technology tools are fully utilized for operational effectiveness

Qualifications or Requirements

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with demonstrated project ownership
• Possess advanced Excel proficiency and strong data analysis skills
• Are highly organized and deadline-driven
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and professionally
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and motivated by operational excellence, this role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful organizational impact.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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