Kenya Production Coordinator at One Acre Fund

About the Role

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Specialist, the Production Coordinator will make sure that the production procedures of the Food Safety Management System (across the entire production line) are followed and all quality standards controls are implemented and running.

Responsibilities

• To ensure good manufacturing practices during production.
• Implement the daily, weekly, monthly and annual production plans and schedules.
• Ensure hygienic conditions of both the factory & workers are maintained.
• Manage routine implementation of all company procedures in the factory.
• Coordinate with the quality assurance department on processing material movements, sampling, personnel and equipment swabs analysis.
• Implement all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in the shift.
• Ensure proper segregation of material on process based on Lots, grades and styles in all steps as required. Ensure all sorted kernels are within the international standard for grading, packing and finalized within 24 hours after cracking.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on repairs and attendance of machines and equipment.
• Manage factory production employees.
• Train operators and sorters in macadamia processing.
• Handle any employee grievances before communicating the grievances to HR.
• Periodically appraise and develop all production employees on macadamia processing.
• Implement Food Safety Management System during the processing
• Make periodical management reports on all macadamia production operations of the factory.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in food science and technology or Food Technology from an accredited institution.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in the Food processing industry. (biased to Macadamia production).
• Has been in management for at least 1 year.
• Knowledge in HACCP & G.M.P.
• Training in Food safety systems i.e FSSC22000, ISO22000, BRC etc        
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
• Language: English, Kiswahili

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Sagana, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

Application Deadline

3 December 2022

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.