General Manager Rail Operations at Kenya Railways

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulation of strategies for enhancement of rail operations, warehouse operations, last mile services, appropriate evacuation of cargo, and plans to enhance market share or related logistics operations.
Development and revision of rail operation Policies, Guidelines, and Work Procedures to adapt to changes in the business environment.
Review, initiate, direct and implement the ongoing applications of new technology in train operations management.
Provision of technical and professional review for safety of train operations’ efficiency and work methods.
Developing, reviewing, and implementing trains and wagon ferries schedules for safe train operations.
Managing and coordinating the movement of ferries, locomotives and rolling stock turn round to ensure their availability.
Evaluating the performance of the railway transportation and marine services with respect to passenger and freight.
Report accidents and provide support for objective investigation of accidents/incidents to identify the root cause and implement remedial action to avoid recurrence.
Formulating and implementing the Safety Management Plans (SMP).
Developing and reviewing of rail and marine operational tripartite instruments for cross border operations with other railway Corporations.
Implementing systems and strategies that guarantee reliable, efficient inland waterways, Cargo transport services that meet customer satisfaction.
Prepares and presents periodic reports to management.
Implementing Safety Management Plans (SMP) in Marine operations.
Developing and appraisal of staff in the department to achieve business and people objectives.
Identifying and documenting marine services risks.
Implementing Employee Safety management systems in compliance with Corporation Safety policy.
Monitoring ship port activities to avoid environmental and water pollution.
Complying with Quality Management System (QMS) in marine section by ensuring operation processes meet the requirements of ISO Standards.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business, Operations Management or any other related field from a recognized University.
Be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been in Senior Management position.
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Skills and Competencies

Report and Minutes writing skills.
Leadership, Planning and Supervisory skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
Rail operations experience.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.