Factory Manager - Kiambu County at Sasini Company Limited

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