Manager - Agro Processing Unit Job in Kenya


Position: Manager

Department: Agro processing unit

Reporting to: MD

Reports from: Sales manager, Production manager, Accounts

Major 1 year deliverable
  • To get our current plant in footing, production wise, marketing and management wise. 
  • Bring in efficient systems and create control mechanisms at the plant. 
  • Strategize growth and development of the plant.
What are the biggest problems they have to solve/overcome on behalf of the company?
  1. Creating efficient distribution
  2. Linking various business functions
  3. Minimize loss
Key objectives in first 90days
  • Understanding the various functions and the objectives of the functions, presenting to management the roles and the changes required.
  • A plan to get our products into existing and new markets, using the best marketing and distribution channels, showing the results to the management.
  • Be able to identify loopholes and controlling factors required in the plant.
  • Build relationships with key people in the various functions and departments we are dealing with.
  • Managing our current private labels and building on the strategies to maintaining and satisfying these partners.
Routine responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise all production line staff to ensure production schedules are met
  • Design and direct the testing and/or control of processing procedures;
  • Ensure that the raw material for food processing meets quality standards and quality in conjunction with Quality Assurance Officer;
  • To inform management on work progress by generating plant and production output, work reports and final reports
  • Develop and implement short and long term plans for the production line that align with the strategic plan of the business
  • Supervise that the plant meets required standards for Safety and health and environmental standards and other regulatory requirements
  • Manage employee relations with production staff
  • Ensure the production line operates at optimal and manageable capacity to ensure continued business revenues
  • Ensure that the production equipment is well
  • maintained and service schedules are adhered to by the technical operators
  • Ensure Safety standards are adhered and maintained
  • Oversee stores operations and safety.
  • Liaise with suppliers and customers
  • Product and plant development
  • Any other assigned duties
KPIs
  • On time up to date reports
  • Development of efficiencies at plant
  • Handling of people and plant
  • Relationship with key suppliers and clients
  • Cleanliness, health and safety at plant
  • Records well maintained
  • Team work
  • Communication
  • Control mechanisms adhered to
Skills, knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
  • MBA in Business management/operations management
  • Must have 5-7 years experience in management of processing plant/manufacturing (preferable agro processing)
  • Minimum of 2 years in senior management position
  • Good presentation of reports and strong reasoning
  • Good communication skills
  • Good computing skills – Microsoft office is mandatory
Reports
  • Sales report
  • Analysis of financial and production reports
Note: Indicate the job title in your application

CVS to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke, mainamaina83@yahoo.com and by 16th February 2013.