Jaggery Supervisor at Tana River Sugar

Role Summary

The Jaggery Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the jaggery processing plant, ensuring efficient production, consistent product quality, optimal utilization of manpower and equipment, compliance with food safety standards, and adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements. The incumbent will supervise production personnel, coordinate daily manufacturing activities, monitor production performance, and support continuous process improvement to achieve production targets.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Certificate in Food Science and Technology, Sugar Technology, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field. Specialized training in jaggery (non-centrifugal sugar) production, food safety, or manufacturing operations will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' practical experience in jaggery production, sugar processing, food manufacturing, or a related agro-processing environment, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role. Experience in open-pan boiling systems and sugarcane processing will be highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of jaggery manufacturing processes, sugarcane juice extraction, clarification, boiling and concentration techniques, furnace operation, bagasse fuel management, production planning, equipment operation, preventive maintenance coordination, quality control procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), workplace safety requirements, production documentation, inventory control, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong leadership and supervisory skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational ability, problem-solving and decision-making capability, attention to detail, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, conflict resolution skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement, food safety, operational excellence, and high ethical standards.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County; ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours during peak production periods; commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, and efficient production operations.