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  • Posted: Apr 16, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
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    Victory Farms is a tilapia fish farm established in 2015. VF is located on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria and has distribution capacity throughout Kenya. The Company is rapidly expanding its farm operation, fish processing, and sales & marketing capabilities. By the end of 2017, VF is on track to be the largest aquaculture farm in East Africa. VF is em...
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    Head of Processing Plant

    We are seeking a Head of Processing Plant to lead end-to-end operations, driving performance against key KPIs while ensuring efficient daily execution. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality, cost, and productivity, and delivering consistent operational performance through strong leadership and accountability.

    Key responsibilities

    Run and stabilize processing operations.

    • Own end-to-end operations (processing, fish meal, novel)
    • Directly manage supervisors and managers across functions
    • Be present on the floor to drive execution, solve problems, and enforce standards
    • Bring structure and control to daily operations


    Build a culture focused on performance management and KPIs.

    • Closely monitor KPIs (throughput, yield, costs, quality)
    • Establish daily tracking and performance routines

    Drive improvement and scale output.

    • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and realize solutions for them
    • Lead initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and cost efficiency
    • Run trials and implement process improvements
    • Scale operations in a controlled and repeatable way

    Partner with production, operations and support functions for systems planning.

    • Put in place simple, effective operational systems and processes
    • Oversee production planning and capacity management
    • Coordinate with harvesting, logistics, and other teams
    • Work with technical teams to implement and improve data systems

    Skills and Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness Management or related field.
    • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, processing, or industrial operations, ideally in horticulture or floriculture.
    • Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling the operations of a similar facility successfully.
    • Experience improving performance in fast-paced environments.
    • Strong operational and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to implement structure, KPIs, and systems.
    • Comfortable working with data and performance metrics.
    • Ability to balance hands-on execution with planning and improvement.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Victory Farms on victoryfarmskenya.com to apply

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