Job Openings at Pearl Dairy

The overall purpose of the job is to provide strategic oversight of the production plan and schedules, manage the production process by ensuring full optimization of the production plant and ensure the final product is of the highest standard and quality while meeting the health and safety guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the production facility relating to milk and other value-added products;
• Define new products with specific emphasis on high value products to improve the product offering in the market and have best of class in the market;
• Support the Factory Manager and ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped at the lowest possible cost to meet the customers’ requirements while maintaining corporate established quality standards;
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance function in the company to ensure that it supports the QA standards and compliance and assess potential food security risks,
• Ensure food security preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audited regarding the handling, processing, and storage of all food ingredients as well as finished dairy products;
• Analyze production operations to ensure that the facility maintains a leadership position in the industry and that it takes advantage of new processes and technologies that become available;
• Responsible for expense control, including labor and overhead costs in the production department for all high value products;
• Develop annual production expense budgets in accordance with forecasted sales volumes and planned inventory levels for the high value products;
• Provide reliable and accurate reports to management to ensure that end of month closing schedules are met;
• Ensure that appropriate standard operating procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of production;
• Implement new and support the current plant safety programs and ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices;
• Support all internal, customer and statutory audits to ensure compliance;
• Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented;
• Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs), Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);
• Responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, employee performance evaluations, discipline, and employee recommendations for the high value production department;
• Responsible for the overall staff performance including succession planning and development of high value production staff; and
• Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in the dairy or food processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of dairy processing technologies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record in managing production teams, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools.

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The overall purpose of the job is to develop environmental management plans, design health and safety policies and ensure employees are well trained on environmental regulations and ensure the successful implementation, enforcement, and continued compliance to occupational health, safety and environment systems.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans defining, proposing, an effective EHS strategy that supports and reinforces the corporate strategy and values of the company;
• Prepare and monitor the annual EHS budget including periodic reporting on the same;
• Continually liaise with the Head of Human Resources regarding EHS labour/manpower requirements including recruitment, training, and administration (contracts, leave, and remuneration);
• Develop and oversee the implementation of and compliance to EHS procedures, practices, and policies across all operations of the company including offsite operations that include operations at milk collection centers, and the company’s honey plant;
• Conduct periodic EHS related risk assessments and ensure that EHS department risk registers are maintained and updated on an ongoing basis for continued risk monitoring and to guide development of EHS procedures;
• Ensure monthly EHS inspections are carried out as well review of the EHS monthly inspection report and follow up on findings and recommendations;
• Ensure and Manage the Security Management system inside the factory with the help of Security service provider
• Ensure Carbon Management System towards carbon neutrality
• Ensure that scheduled EHS trainings such as toolbox trainings are carried out as scheduled;
• Oversee and ensure continuous assessment and reporting of workplace incidents and monitor analysis of accident and incident statistics to identify trends and design improvement plans;
• Carry out and oversee periodic internal and external EHS related audits and inspections by regulatory authorities or experts;
• Actively involved in investigations of high-risk workplace accidents and ensure all investigations are properly documented and follow up on implementation of recommended action plans;
• Conduct Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) meetings prior to procurement and installation of new machinery, equipment, and plant expansion/modification activities to identify and evaluate problems that may pose risks to personnel or equipment, or prevent efficient operation;
• Effectively co-ordinate all EHS operations with the company’s offsite staff to oversee the sensitization, training, roll out and implementation of EHS procedures and practices.;
• Plan, develop, and oversee continuous EHS training and development programs aimed at sensitizing, capacity building and creating awareness of staff on the importance of EHS practices and procedures when carrying out their daily duties as well support them in compliance;
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all EHS staff;
• Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented;
• Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs), Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);
• Continuous liaison with the procurement function by offering guidance in procuring PPE product specifications, inspection and verification of supplied safety gear and equipment before receiving.
• Co-ordinate trainings on First Aid, Fire Safety Drills, communicable diseases among others with external agencies and government bodies.
• Coordinate environment, health & safety activities in community outreach events;
• Co-ordinate engagements with regulatory authorities such The National Environment Management Authority, National Forestry Authority, Auditors etc.
• Transfer Knowledge to your Subordinates.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety management or environmental science from a recognized institution.
• Professional certifications in health and safety
• Minimum of 8 years relatable experience with 3 years of which in a management role.

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Key duties and responsibilities

• Monitor, optimize and control works’ processes to ensure wastewater quality and quantity is maintained within company and National Standards before discharging.
• Report Management, ensure that the wastewater discharge records and analysis reports are submitted daily to the ETP in charge.
• Must have knowledge on preventive maintenance, root cause analysis and problem solving
• Prepare water quality samples for analysis in accordance with government requirements
• Ensure that good housekeeping is carried out regularly by maintaining the workplace in a clean and tidy condition
• Ensure that the sludge or ETP beds are managed properly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
• Transfer Knowledge to your colleagues.
• Working relationships
• Internal Relationships: Production, EHS.
• External Relationships: N/A

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Chemical and Electrical Engineering, Water Management, Environmental Science, Science laboratory Technology and other ETP related trainings.
• 1-2 years in wastewater treatment or related field an added advantage.