The company seeks to fill the position of Production Supervisor in the Factory Department.
Core Responsibilities
To lead a manufacturing shift in production of good quality made tea by overseeing quality Greenleaf reception, withering, cutting, fermenting, drying, sorting, packing and boilers as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).
To implement the factory operation policies and procedures to ensure achievement of the desired tea quality.
Spearhead utilization of machines and equipment to realize efficiency targets including throughput, firewood consumption, electricity consumption, overall line effectiveness (OLE) and customer turnaround time.
To ensure optimization of production costs including energy, labor, and employees’ welfare and other materials to achieve cost of production targets.
Implement the food safety management systems to comply with ISO 22000:2018 requirements and guarantee safe products.
To update production and personnel records both manual and in the ERP such as process sheets, staff allocation records, overtime record, daily production, packing and dispatch registers, and circulate the necessary reports to the Factory management.
Enforce the health and safety standards, policies and procedures to guarantee a safe working environment.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma in Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology or Mechanical/ Production/Manufacturing Engineering.
Three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably tea industry with two (2) years in a supervisory role.
Self-driven and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Conversant with FSMS and OHSE requirements.
Exposure to kaizen or similar operational excellence practices is an added advantage.
If you believe you possess the requirements above please send your application and CV to the address below on or before 16th July 2021.The General ManagerKarirana Estates LimitedP.O. Box 39, Limuru, 00217, Kenya; or email to info@karirana.co.keOnly shortlisted applicants will be notified
Apply via :
info@karirana.co.ke
