Manager, Plant Operations- Grade Kmc 3 (1 post) at Kenya Meat Commission

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures on plant operations;
• Facilitating the development of specifications and cost analysis of buildings, motor vehicles and plant;
• Spearheading the preparation and installation of various equipment;
• Overseeing inspection and evaluation of buildings and construction works and motor vehicles;
• Interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications;
• Overseeing the preparation of specifications and estimates for building renovations and maintenance works;
• Facilitating approval of building construction and maintenance contracts;
• Facilitating maintenance, repair and construction activities in the Commission;
• Ensuring economical generation of steam and electrical power usage;
• Ensuring prescribed standards for industrial safety are applied as required by statutory regulating bodies;
• Overseeing all KMC projects from design, implementation to completion; Management of capex;
• Ensuring occupation safety and health within the Commission;
• Overseeing refrigeration and cold chain management;
• Ensuring maintenance of records for the plant;
• Ensuring availability of adequate water, machine spares, working tools and equipment;
• Coordinating motor rewinding to ensure reliance in motor management;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the Department’s plans, budgets and performance contract;
• Ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics; and Managing and developing staff in the Department

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil/ Building/ Construction Technology/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil/ Building/ Construction Technology/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Plant Operations or in a comparable and relevant position in the relevant field, which must be a senior management level;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Work experience with manufacturing industry is an added advantage.
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the supply chain management function.