Managing Director Of Food Processing /Assistant Director Of Agriculture (1 POSTS) at Migori County Public Service Board

REF/MCPSB/361/2022

Job profile: The General Manager will manage several departments search as Production, Quality, Finance and Logistic, HR and operations makes sure that the company is viable with a defined and clear strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer at this level will be responsible to the County Chief Officer of Agriculture.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

1. Collaborate with quality department to monitor the various aspects of food processing to ensure final product meets specifications;
2. prepare and present periodic reports to update company management on food production operations;
3. inspect food production equipment to ensure they are operational and in good working order for food processing;
4. ensure compliers with both internal and external food production;
5. oversee the hiring, training and development of food production personnel;
6. maintain accurate inventory of raw materials;
7. set production objectives and implement action plans for achieving set targets;
8. Ensure manufacturing and processing staff wear appropriate sanitary and protective gear to ensure health and safety.
9. Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale representing management in purchase negotiations.
10. Manage the movement of goods into and out of the production facility.
11. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Served for a minimum period of seven (7) years as a food production technologist and above or in comparable and relevant position in a reputable food processing company;
2. bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, analytical chemistry or manufacturing engineering or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
3. gained a wide experience and demonstrated professional competence and high administrative ability in food processing company;
4. Master’s degree in food science or technology will be an added advantage;
5. in possession of senior management course lasting of not less than four weeks;
6. A clear understanding of the overall national goals, policies and development policies and ability to translate them into food processing and programmes.