Operations Manager at Makueni County Public Service Board

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IRRIGATION LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT

JOB GROUP P
Terms of Service: 3 years Contract
Salary: Kshs. 87,360 x 3,190 — 90,550 x 4,490 — 95,040 x 4,860 — 99,900 x 5,010- 104,910x 5,240 — 110,150 x 5,500 — 115,650 x 5,780 — 121,430 p.m.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO, the main duties and responsibilities of the Operations Manager will be to:

• Plan, organize and control production to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to stipulated quality standard.
• Coordinate packaging, incubation of finished products as well as handing over finished products to stores;
• Support development of bills of quantities and supervise civil works including other plant projects;
• Coordinate the maintenance of all the factory utilities and equipment;
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the production operations;
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures;
• Ensure the availability of all the utilities needed for efficient production;
• Ensure that monthly production reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner;
• Monitor and review the performance of the production and engineering teams as well as organize the necessary interventions for improvement;
• Estimate production costs, set targets, manage and implement cost control;
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between other sections including procurement and distribution;
• Monitor, and track performance indicators under the engineering and production sectors;
• Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the CEO.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification;
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, or Equivalent from a recognized university;
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in overseeing production and manufacturing processes. Experience in the production of fruit Juices, milk, or soft drinks will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of machines and tools;
• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices;
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards;
• Knowledge of health, safety standards and compliance;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Attention to details and a team player;
• Good data collection, analysis and report writing skills;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010