Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee all factory operations including planning of production activities, meetings and work schedules
Oversee all materials movement from receiving raw material through the operations processes up to finished goods storage and shipment
Manage, evaluate and maintain factory processing machinery to ensure productivity and minimal downtime
Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff
Maintain records and compliance with various government agencies including NEMA, KEBS, etc. to ensure the company is always in good operating standards.
Preparation, monitoring and controlling the factory budgets
Prepare and submit periodic production reports and periodic updates and plans to the management
Manage factory human resource (recruitment, training and development, performance management)
Ensure safety & health measures are maintained within the factory at all times
Qualifications & Experiences
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture /Agribusiness or Business related field
At least 5 years relevant experience in agri-processing machines and maintenance
Good working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
Good leadership, managerial and communication skills Proven ability to train, coach and mentor employees in productivity and safety standards.
Knowledge of EPZ positions
Experience in Nuts processing will be an added advantage
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