Branch Manager at Kenya Meat Commission

Job Details

• Oversee the production process the Branch to ensure that all international quality hygiene standards are met.
• Co-ordinate all maintenance works at the factories and storage facilities to ensure work efficiency and their optimal use.
• Supervise all financial operations in the Branch
• Liaise with all relevant Heads of Departments at the Head Office for purposes of applying same policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Develop and recommend an appropriate annual budget for branch operations.
• In consultation with Production Manager diversify processing of meat product in accordance with market demand dynamics
• Develop a sustainable production strategy in line with the business set objectives
• Advice management on key aspects related to production.
• Ensuring availability and control of livestock inflow to meet demand cycles
• Research and develop initiatives to improve production standards.
• Implement Food Safety System and ensure all quality aspects of production are adhered to.
• Prepare periodic reports to management for decision making
• Monitor Branch’s progress in meeting set targets.
• Prepare, implement and control the Branch budget

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science and Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Five (5) years’ experience in Senior Management in food processing industry
• Master’s degree is added advantage
• Relevant professional qualification
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution

Key personal attributes / functional skills

The ideal candidate should

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be results oriented and willing to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Have strategic leadership skills.
• Be a team player with ability to motivate staff.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
• Be customer centric and resourceful in problem solving.
• Advanced computer skills.