Careers at CDL Human Resource

Specific duties & responsibilities:

• Keep and maintain regional Statutory and legal compliance schedule and ensure 100% compliance
• Establish regional expansion legal requirement per market as guided by the management and ensure compliance
• Review regional legislation and advise Management on how the Company’s operations may be affected
• Implement regular staff training to keep staff up to date with changes in the legislation and regulations and to raise awareness of legal risks and issues within business.
• Management of disciplinary matters in compliance with the law and guidance on emerging legal matters relating to Employer/Employee relations.
• Close all disciplinary cases within 7 working days
• Share monthly summary report of the disciplinary cases and industrial relations matters
• Conduct background checks for clients as per the specific client timelines (Share summary report monthly)
• Review and understand companies’ internal Policies and Procedures and ensure consistency with the organizations’ strategic goals and with the legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participating in any other duties that shall be reasonably assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Law, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution
• Minimum 2 year experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with HR processes and employment law is highly desirable.
• Proficient in legal research methods and analysis of legal issues.
• Experience in preparing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications and other relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a practical and solution-oriented approach.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Manage recruitment and selection processes
• Maintain employee records (attendance, contracts, leave management, etc.)
• Assist in payroll preparation and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
• Handle employee relations issues and disciplinary processes
• Coordinate training and development programs
• Prepare HR reports and documentation

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
• CHRP certification or progress towards certification
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a Hospital set up
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems

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Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Conduct market research and identify potential clients within target sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Conduct effective sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.
• Provide excellent customer service and address client inquiries effectively.
• Manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals.
• Prepare accurate and timely sales reports and forecasts.
• Actively participate in team meetings and sales training sessions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive developments.
• Represent the Business brand professionally at all times.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in B2B sales within the Kenyan market.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan business landscape, particularly within the specified region.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A proactive and results-driven approach to sales.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Job Profile:

• Managing Existing Customer Accounts
• Developing additional business opportunities in the assigned accounts
• Developing new targeted accounts
• Managing complete sales cycle right from prospecting, relationship management up to payment collections
• Working on the sales target and reporting on quarterly basis to attain the sales target
• To manage relationship between customer and the company
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Help customers solve difficult business challenges by aligning our value proposition with their business objectives.

Education:

• IT/Business related degree.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5-10 years of work experience in the area of Enterprise IT Products & Services Sales
• Minimum 5-10 years of Account Management experience
• Must have experience selling Enterprise IT products and providing account management support
• Proven sales experience in BFSI, Government, or Insurance sectors is required
• The candidate should have experience working in an organization where the minimum sales target handled is at least USD 1 million in gross profit.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Define and execute group procurement strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Create category strategies covering raw materials, packaging, indirects, services and Capex.
• Drive cross-site sourcing efficiencies and standardization across Thika, Ruiru and Nakuru.
• Lead supplier footprint optimization (localization, consolidation, diversification).
• Own sourcing governance from strategy through contracting and execution.
• Cost & Commercial Excellence
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value-creation through negotiations, contracts and sourcing initiatives.
• Implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and category management frameworks.
• Lead spend analytics, cost modelling and price benchmarking.
• Partner with Finance to convert savings into P&L impact and monitor budget control.
• Supplier Management & Development
• Build high-performing supplier ecosystem across local and global vendors.
• Run structured supplier evaluations, scorecards and quarterly performance reviews.
• Drive supplier innovation, quality improvement and sustainability programs.
• Enforce ethical sourcing and compliance with Group Code of Conduct.
• Governance, Systems & Process Excellence
• Own procurement policies, SOPs, control frameworks and delegation of authority.
• Oversee contract management, compliance adherence and audit readiness.
• Lead digital procurement transformation (SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, process automation).
• Improve data discipline, vendor master integrity and reporting.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Serve as procurement business partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, R&D, Quality and Logistics teams.
• Support transformation initiatives including Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) and working-capital optimization.
• Act as escalation owner for site-level supply and supplier issues.
• Leadership & Capability Building
• Build and lead a high-performance procurement organization across sites.
• Develop capabilities in negotiations, analytics, category management and supplier engagement.
• Establish performance management cadence and succession pipeline for critical roles.
• Foster culture of accountability, ethics and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or equivalent.
• MBA / Master’s preferred.
• CIPS / CPSM / equivalent certification highly desirable.

Experience

• 12–15 years of procurement / sourcing experience.
• Must have relevant experience in the Edible Oil and/or Beverage industry
• Minimum 5 years in senior leadership role.
• Proven FMCG or manufacturing footprint.
• Multi-site or regional procurement leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier management and digital transformation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Plant Reliability
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the engineering function across the Beverages, PET, and Noodles production lines at Our Client Industrial Park.
• Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure high equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Lead the engineering team in implementing best practices in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Automation & Technical Expertise
• Provide advanced technical expertise in electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation systems, particularly within Krones bottling lines, with preference for experience in Krones Combi Block Model C3.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, instrumentation, and automation faults across production equipment.
• Ensure periodic automation program backups and maintain accurate technical documentation for plant systems.
• Maintenance Optimization
• Implement proactive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure optimal machine uptime and operational reliability.
• Drive improvements to reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance history, machinery performance, and spares consumption.
• Operational Performance & Production Efficiency
• Support manufacturing operations to achieve production efficiency above 85% while maintaining process wastage below 1%.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure seamless coordination between engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend engineering solutions to improve throughput and productivity.
• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
• Conduct breakdown analysis and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and process disruptions.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans to prevent recurrence of technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, digitalization, and process optimization across the engineering function.
• Engineering Spares & Vendor Management
• Ensure effective engineering spares inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted operations.
• Manage vendor relationships for procurement of engineering components and services.
• Support vendor development, evaluation, and finalization for engineering materials and technical support services.
• Project Management & Plant Development
• Lead engineering support for plant expansion, upgrades, and development projects.
• Manage engineering projects including automation improvements, equipment upgrades, and new line installations.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience, preferably within FMCG manufacturing or beverage bottling operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Krones bottling lines, with preference for Krones Combi Block Model C3.
• Proven expertise in automation systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and production line troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience in predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and plant performance improvement.