Location: Kagwe – Kiambu
To plan, organize and control production in the organization to ensure that milk products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.
Job Responsibilities
Running the dairy processing plant from reception of raw milk to finished goods.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources;
Maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Ensure adherence to HACCP and GMP guidelines
Daily Production Planning
Cost Control in relation to Power & Other Production Costs
Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
Prepare and maintain production reports
Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
Innovation and new product development delivery
Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Procurement, Commercial and Engineering
Requirements
Degree in Bsc Food Science/ Dairy Science Technology.
Proven experience as production manager in Food processing plant. Experience in Milk processing plant will be an added advantage
A keen eye for details and a results driven approach
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Proficient in MS Office
