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Salary: 150K – 200K

Our client is a leading tea manufacturer, with its factory based in Kiambu.

They seek to hire a well-experienced Factory Manager to lead the production team in efficient and optimal production of the company’s tea blends.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the production team to achieve operational goals in quality, yield, cost, delivery and output.
• Ensure that quality tea is produced in a timely manner.
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff
• Oversee all materials movement; from raw material purchases though the operations processes and up to finished goods storage and shipment
• Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operation.
• Ensure laid down policies and procedures for accounting, payment, purchasing and selling of tea, are adhered to.
• Develop and implement budgets and timescales with the General Manager
• Organize and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all materials and payments for suppliers and from customers
• Recruit suitably qualified staff and develop their skills to build a strong team
• Manage labor costs with support from the HR officer.
• Monitor standard of tea produced and implement quality control programs
• Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.
• Maintain records and compliance with local government bodies (NEMA, KEBS) to ensure the company is always compliant with government regulations

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Production Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
• At least 5-year experience in tea factory and field operations.
• Proven experience in monitoring and supervising tea production
• Knowledge and experience in Food safety management system, Rainforest Alliance Certification and other certification standards in the tea sector
• Experience in people management and tea production supervision.
• Training and experience in tea manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in Environmental, Occupational Health and safety in the work place
• Strong with numbers and comfortable with technology
• Excellent Communication skills