Assistant Factory Manager (Principal Production Officer) at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

NKCC/HR.1149/AFM/27/07/2023

Job purpose

• Reports to the Factory Manager, Assistant Factory Manager will be responsible for assisting the Factory manager in managing and coordinating all the activities within a factory to ensure production and delivery of products through effective planning and management of the production resources for smooth efficient production processes.

Key responsibilities

•  Allocating duties and instructing the supervisors in the various sections.
•  Preparing internal production reports from the various sections.
•  Approving all accounting and internal control documentation.
•  Advising on key issues that impact the production function in the specific factory.
•  Assessing and appraising the performance of factory management staff.
•  Ensuring production targets specific to the factory are achieved.
•  Ensuring production controls on raw materials, packaging materials and utilities
•  Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Person Specifications

•  A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
•  Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
•  Bachelor’s degree in food science and technology, Dairy technology, or Equivalent qualifications.
•  Proficiency in computer applications.
•  Good Communication skills.
•  Demonstrated results in work performance.