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Graphic Designer Intern at Ramco Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

GRAPHIC DESIGNER INTERN

DEPARTMENT: PRE-PRESS

REPORTING TO: PRE-PRESS MANAGER

LOCATION: RAMCO PRINTING WORKS LIMITED

ROLE PURPOSE:

To prepare digital files and artwork for printing.

Tasked as below but not limited to;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Key Result Areas)

• Work on new designs and revise existing files which may include: typesetting, illustrations, photo manipulation, logo design, branding, and designing printed collateral
• Advise customer service staff and clients on alternative graphic options based on the project artwork, material selection, and technologies
• Impose digital files for efficient print and bindery production
• Effectively and professionally communicate with clients and advise of any issues concerning their files or deadline
• Prepare client graphic files for optimum proofing and production results
• Schedule jobs by due dates or as requested by management
• Ensure file and production consistency with past and similar jobs
• Receive the idea of the artwork from the client through the sales team for design purposes of the product
• Work with client on getting the final artwork approved for further processing of the job.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate/Diploma in Electronic Publication or Graphic and Design or any related course.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE:

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of printing processes
• Ms Office skills
• Adobe Creative suite preferably Illustrator, photoshop, In-Design
• Knowledge in Flexo and offset printing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive attitude with adaptability
• Team player
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to perform well under pressure

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Sales Internship at Ramco Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

SALES INTERN

DEPARTMENT: SALES

REPORTING TO: TRAFFIC COORDINATOR

LOCATION: RAMCO PRINTING WORKS LIMITED

ROLE PURPOSE

To build business by identifying and prospecting clients.

To take clients through the products offered by the company until execution of sales.

Undertake aggressive sales to achieve sales and revenue margin growth.

Tasked as below, but not limited to;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Key Result Areas)

• Undertaking aggressive sales to achieve set sales targets continuously.
• Conducts market research and develop sales plans and update periodically based on changing market scenarios and insights from the prior quarters.
• Identify business opportunities by prospecting different clients and visiting the potential customers for new business.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on product/services to existing and potential clients.
• Negotiate terms of sales agreement and closing sales
• Ensure any sample requested by clients are delivered in a timely manner to the client and follow up to ensure they are returned or paid for.
• Follow up on client orders and escalate any bottlenecks being experienced.
• Maintains relationship with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities.
• Create and send accurate monthly reports that indicate Plan vs achieved sales, reasons for any shortfalls and Next Month targets/ Projections.
• Reply to Request for Proposals, Tender Notices, and Price Quotations in a Timely manner. Submit a competitive analysis, budgeting, expected closure price and customer details for management review.
• Ensure that the customers clear their dues within existing timelines. Work with the accounts to identify any delays and with the operations to mitigate any issues being seen at the client end.
• To ensure that quality standards are met for all jobs delivered to clients.
• Must have product knowledge and production process involved for all the jobs
• Perform any other duties as directed by the management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Sales & Marketing, Communication or equivalent.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE:

• Product and industry Knowledge
• Strategic thinker
• Analytical skills
• Good attention to detail
• Customer focused and service orientation
• Commercial / Industry awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills / good motivational skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good presentation skills

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Production Internship at Ramco Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRODUCTION INTERN

DEPARTMENT : PRODUCTION

REPORTING TO : PRODUCTION & PLANNING INCHARGE

LOCATION : RAMCO PRINTING WORKS LIMITED

ROLE PURPOSE:

Coordinating all phases of production, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring production activities to ensure products are produced within the constraints of time, cost, and quality.

Tasked as below, but not limited to;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Key Result Areas)

• The role involves providing essential support to Production Supervisors in organizing and executing activities that are related to production processes. This support is crucial in ensuring that the workflow is efficient and that all tasks are completed on time.
• Ensuring that the planning schedule is effectively communicated to the supervisors who oversee both day and night shifts. This enables the supervisors to allocate resources and manage the teams appropriately, ensuring that production goals are met without delays.
• Uploading details of new job orders into the access database, which is necessary for machine loading. This step is vital as it helps in managing how machines are utilized and ensures that production runs smoothly.
• Making requests for each job, along with tracking the issuance of necessary materials from the store through the SAP system. This process helps in keeping the production line supplied with the right materials at the right time.
• Transferring ready/ completed jobs to dispatch department. This ensures that finished products are sent out in a timely manner to meet customer demands. Furthermore, planning and following up on print jobs is essential to ensure that each print order is tracked from start to finish until it is dispatched.
• Generating monthly reports on material consumption is another key responsibility. These reports provide insights into how much material is being used and help in managing inventory effectively.
• Conducting a monthly stock take report. This helps in maintaining accurate inventory records and supports better decision-making regarding production and stock management.
• Conducting a monthly assessment of work in progress and taking inventory of materials present on the production floor is essential. This involves counting and evaluating all stock items, then creating detailed reports based on the findings. These reports provide valuable insights into material availability and help track ongoing projects.
• Generate status reports for jobs that are pending completion. These reports detail job progress and the remaining balances of materials needed, ensuring that everyone involved has a clear understanding of the current situation and what still needs to be accomplished.
• Ascertaining that all materials required for planned jobs are readily available on the floor. This proactive step helps prevent delays and ensures that work can continue smoothly without interruption.
• Another key responsibility is to verify the invoices submitted by contractors. This verification process includes checking that the work reported as completed aligns with the services rendered before the invoices are scanned for creating Local Purchase Orders (LPOs). This step is critical to maintain financial accuracy and accountability.
• Organize the generation of Local Purchase Orders. Once the outsourced jobs are completed and materials are returned, a Good Received Note (GRN) must be created to confirm the receipt of those materials. This documentation is essential for tracking these transactions clearly.
• Follow up on material requisitions. This involves ensuring that all materials are issued promptly through the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Timely issuance is important for maintaining workflow and avoiding delays in production.
• Coordination and acquisition of a variety of miscellaneous items necessary for production. This involves keeping accurate records of these items to monitor their availability and usage. Efficient tracking of these resources supports the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the production process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet production demands and deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing effective collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
• Diploma in Printing Technology from a recognized institution.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE:

• Ability to communicate and create working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Planning and organisation skills to be able to deliver work instructions given.
• Must have high level of integrity and ethical practice
• Should demonstrate ability to identify potential risks likely to face the production operations and make recommendations to mitigate and or avoid the risk.
• Must be assertive, proactive and diligent with commitment to the highest standards of service delivery

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Estimation Internship Opportunities at Ramco Group

ESTIMATION INTERN

DEPARTMENT : PRODUCTION

REPORTING TO : HEAD OF ESTIMATION

LOCATION : RAMCO PRINTING WORKS LIMITED

ROLE PURPOSE:

To plan and estimate jobs to ensure that the estimate is competitive in the marketplace, produced in the most cost-effective way while maintaining the desired quality expected by the potential customer.

Tasked as below, but not limited to;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Key Result Areas)

• Estimates labour and material costs of printing binding books, pamphlets, periodicals, calendars, promotional materials, note books and diaries and other printed matter, based on specifications outlined on sales order or submitted by prospective customer.
• Examines specifications, sketches and sample layouts and calculates unit and production costs, using labour & material pricing schedules and considering factors like size and number of sheets or pages, paper stock requirements, binding operations, halftones, number and units of colours and quality of finished product, to define cost effective competitive price.
• Confers with department heads or production personnel to develop or confirm information regarding various cost elements.
• May estimate cost of mailing finished printed matter if specified on order.
• May estimate labour and material cost of specific phase of printing, like plate making or binding, and be designated according to specialty as Estimator, Printing-Plate-Making print. and pub. or Estimator, Binding print.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Applied Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• On the job experience in Printing/Publishing & Packaging would be added advantage.

ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE:

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, ERP and MRP systems/software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a customer service mindset to present themselves and represent the organization in a professional courteous manner to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and partner across cross-functional lines (Sales, and Production).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills for planning, monitoring and optimization of production efficiencies in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Continuous learning to develop and maintain the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to achieve positive results.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) are required.

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Operations Manager at Ramco Group

The Operations Manager will lead planning, tendering, execution, and delivery of projects, optimize supply chain and logistics processes, and ensure adherence to legal, safety, and quality standards while fostering a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily operations across both divisions to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop operational strategies that align with company goals and client requirements.
• Monitor operational performance using KPIs and implement improvements where necessary.

Technical Oversight Electrical Solutions

• Lead all electrical works, installations, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical guidance in electrical design, drafting, tender preparation, and estimation.
• Review technical drawings, BOQs, and specifications for compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion.

Construction & Interior Fit-Out Operations

• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery for construction and interior projects.
• Coordinate site management, workforce allocation, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety protocols.

Tendering, Estimation & Client Engagement

• Prepare competitive bids and cost estimates for both electrical and construction projects.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and consultants to clarify requirements and negotiate contracts.

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and material logistics for multiple projects.
• Establish strong supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and timely deliveries.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditure against forecasts.
• Ensure timely project certification, invoicing, and payment follow-ups.
• Produce operational reports and present them to senior management.

People Management & Leadership

• Supervise site teams and back-office employees, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development for staff.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering is required; academic and/ or qualifications and certifications in construction management and related courses preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in operations or project management within electrical solutions, plus exposure to construction/interior fit-out projects.

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IT – Business Process Designer at Ramco Group

Designation: IT – Business Process Designer
Location: Nairobi – Kenya
Role Type: Full-Time

Role Purpose:

The Business Process Designer is responsible for designing, documenting, optimizing, and continuously improving end-to-end business processes across multiple functional areas of the organization (e.g., Sales, Procurement, Production, HR, Finance, Customer Service). The role supports strategic business initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, recommending improvements, aligning workflows with business objectives, and supporting digital transformation through process mapping and standardization.

This individual acts as a cross-functional liaison between departments, applying process design methodologies and business analysis skills to drive operational efficiency, consistency, scalability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Mapping & Documentation

• Lead the design and documentation of current and future-state business processes across various departments using standardized process modeling techniques.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with key stakeholders to gather insights and clarify workflows.
• Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), among others.

2. Process Improvement & Optimization

• Analyze business processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, delays, or cost drivers.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that improve efficiency, quality, service delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with functional leaders and process owners to align process changes with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
• Act as a bridge between business and IT teams for digital transformation initiatives, process automation, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with project managers, analysts, and technical teams to ensure process improvements are integrated with systems and tools.

4. Process Governance & Standardization

• Support the establishment of process governance frameworks and best practices across departments.
• Ensure processes are standardized across the organization where appropriate, while accounting for necessary variations.
• Monitor compliance with documented processes and recommend improvements as business needs evolve.

5. Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Define KPIs and process performance indicators for critical processes.
• Track performance against benchmarks, identify trends, and support corrective actions where needed.
• Develop and present reports or dashboards for senior management on process performance, improvement initiatives, and operational efficiencies.

6. Digital Enablement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for process automation, digitization, and integration with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, workflow tools).
• Support the implementation of digital solutions, ensuring processes are optimized for technology enablement.
• Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to test and validate system-driven process changes.

7. Change Management & Training

• Assist in the development of training materials and user guides for new or updated processes.
• Conduct training sessions or workshops for process users and stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and process ownership.

Key Deliverables

• Documented process maps
• Process improvement proposals and business cases
• SOPs and process manuals
• Training materials for new/updated processes
• Performance reports on process KPIs and improvement outcomes
• Recommendations for automation or digital enablement

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), BPM (Business Process Management), or related frameworks is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in business process design, improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional process mapping and improvement within complex or matrixed organizations.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or workflow automation tools.
• Prior exposure to digital transformation, automation (e.g., RPA), or systems implementation projects is desirable.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Process Design Expertise Strong skills in modeling, analyzing, and optimizing processes using tools like Figma, Visio, Kissflow, Lucidchart, or ARIS.
• Analytical Thinking Strong problem-solving abilities with a data-driven and root-cause analysis mindset.
• Project Management Ability to manage or support process improvement projects across multiple functions.
• Collaboration & Facilitation Skilled in leading workshops and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and influence decision-makers.
• Systems Thinking Ability to understand the interdependencies of people, process, and technology across an organization.
• Attention to Detail High standards for documentation accuracy and process clarity.

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