Tea Factory Manager

Job Details

Our client, a diversified group with interest in Agriculture (dairy, tea & Crop farming, tea factory), Construction Materials (manufacturing and selling of paving blocks and concrete roofing tiles) & Real Estate, wishes to recruit suitable persons to fill the following position:
Job Ref: MN 5938
The Factory Manager reports to the Managing Director and will work closely with appointed agents atthe Mombasa Tea Auction, hundreds of tea out growers & the local government of Elgeyo-Marakwet County.
Job Profile

• Production, HR, Material Supply, Cost Control, Asset Maintenance.
• Organize & optimize human resource & production capacities.
• Achieving production targets, yields, avoid unjustified losses, compliance with labour regulations, Industrial best practice, food & safety laws.
• Create and maintain high quality products.
• Be involved in the installation/commissioning of the production line & factory.
• Advise management on improved process, product quality, cost control & profitability.

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing, Production, Engineering or similar.
• 7+ years experience in a CTC tea factory, at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Computer literate.
• Can work under pressure. Forward Planning/Priority Setting ability.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact, and disclose current or past gross monthly salary.
Apply online only  so as to reach us before 12 noon 5th March 2014.