Factory Manager at Chebango Tea Factory

Job purpose: To manage all factory operations

Management Responsibility

• Member of the Factory Management Committee

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production
   1. Making sure that the tea is produced on time and is of high quality.
   2. Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff
   3. Oversee all materials movement; from raw material purchases though the operations processes and up to finished goods storage and shipment
   4. Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operation.
2. Finance
   1. Financial management and control; Ensure laid down policies and procedures for accounting, payment, purchasing, selling of tea, are adhered to.
   2. Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and other line managers.
3. Logistics
   1. Logistics; organize and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all materials and payments for suppliers and from customers
4. HR
   1. Human resource: recruiting suitable qualified staff and development to build a strong team and manage labor costs with support from the HR officer.
   2. Oversee proper implementation of HR function to maintain zero staff unrest, comply with NEMA regulations, ensure zero workplace accidents, fire incidents and ensure staff training as necessary
5. Management and Administration
   1. Monitoring standard of tea produced and implementing quality control programs
   2. Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.
   3. Maintain records and compliance with local government bodies (NEMA, KEBS, etc) to ensure company is always in good operating standard
6. Environment and Safety
   1. Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed.

Accountability

Decision Making:

Makes production decisions with the Factory Management Committee

Responsibility over data or information and assets

Responsible for ensuring efficiency of factory and quality of products developed

Responsibility over staff.

All factory staff

Professional qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Management or a Business related course preferred Or B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Production Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.

Specialised training and experience in tea manufacturing factory

Relevant Experience and Key skills

Should have at least 5-year experience in tea factory and field operations.

Personal Attributes

-Good administrative capability of monitoring and supervising tea production

-Strong with numbers and comfort with technology

Excellent Communication skills- Writing and Verbal

Performance Standards:

As per Key Performance Indicators (KPI) detailed in the employee’s annual work plan.