Beef Plant Retail Supervisor - Thika Processing plant at Kenchic Limited

Key Responsibility

• Under the supervision of the Beef Plant Manager, this role is Responsible for overseeing beef primals receiving, processing, storage, Slicing & packaging, and customer order fulfilment in compliance with food safety standards, quality requirements, and standard operating procedures. The role ensures efficient production, team supervision, operational excellence, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Tasks

• Supervise daily operations within the beef Retail processing section to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with food handling, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards across all operational areas.
• Oversee receiving, inspection, processing, storage, packaging, and dispatch of beef products according to company procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate production teams, allocating tasks and monitoring productivity and performance.
• Monitor product quality, portioning, trimming, packaging, labelling, and storage to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of processing equipment and promptly report faults or breakdowns.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and production supplies to avoid shortages or wastage.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage practices, including FIFO (First In, First Out), to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage practices, including FIFO (First In, First Out), to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards before release.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on SOPs, food safety, hygiene, equipment handling, and operational best practices.
• Prepare production schedules and ensure staffing and materials are available for smooth operations.
• Address operational challenges, resolve team issues, and escalate major concerns to management where necessary.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and inventory records and prepare operational reports as required.
• Enforce compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and security procedures.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Certificate/Diploma in Meat Processing, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in meat processing or food manufacturing, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of beef processing, food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team supervision skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and reporting systems.
• Understanding of inventory control and FIFO practices.
• Good problem-solving and operational planning skills.