Job Opportunites at Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned machine runs optimally in terms of quality and quantity within a safe working environment.,  

Specification

• Perform the adjustments and setting of the assigned machine to ensure quality output at their station and reduction of product wastage while upholding safety and product quality standards. 
• Prepare all necessary tools, equipment and materials required for the assigned machine in compliance with the approved processes and procedures. 
• Operate the assigned machine in accordance with the operating procedures to ensure proper operation of the machine and safe working environment. 
• Inspect inputs and outputs for quality to identify causes of defects and rectify to ensure product quality and minimize wastage. 
• Comply with all applicable quality, safety, health and environmental standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) where applicable 
• Carry out minor/routine maintenance of the respective machine, ensure that cleaning is done before and after every production run, and comply with plant/equipment scheduled maintenance. 
• Liaise with maintenance for major breakdown and to ensure that the machines are serviced on time and routinely to reduce plant down time. 
• Participate in the actual change over process to ensure the product quality is upheld in the next shift. 
• Prepare and submit reports to the Line Controller of downtime and the product quality index at their station with the aim of driving enhanced performance. 
• Inspect the quality of dry goods to ensure conformance to the established standards for a high-quality product index. 
• Minimize waste 
• Responsible for volume control on the process control (filler) 
• Record all breakdown 
• Inspect Quality of dry goods

Requirements 

• A Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering 
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a production setting in a similar organization. 
• Working technical knowledge on basic machine operations and maintenance is an added advantage. 
• Practical experience in use of MS packages. 

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Introduction 

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) is currently seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified candidate for the position: Blender for KWAL Nairobi.
The job holder will be responsible for the control, execution and actualization of Winery Plans, evaluation of process inputs, tanks, equipment and final product to ensure the desired quality is achieved and maintained in primary production. 

Specification 

Processing Information 

• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data related to products and raw materials; Prepare and maintain batch documentation including reconciliations in a timely manner to enable the tracking and management of inventory and costs 
• Blending of bulk and Wine Making; Work out Capacity, raw material requirements and actualize process as per finished product specifications. Verification of inputs to ascertain correct quantities and quality is loaded into blends 
• Receipt of raw materials, Bulk Wine and Spirit while maintaining food safety and quality expectations 
• Maintaining the Integrity, quality, safety and consistency of Intrinsic. Maintain clean Work environment and sterility of vats and processing equipment 
• Evaluating Information, process, people to Determine Compliance with Standards: -Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards or food safety requirements 
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others to achieve expected output: -Getting members to work together in MDWT, and accomplish targets /tasks 

Interpreting the Meaning of Information to their direct reports;  

• Translating formulations, Work Instructions, Procedures, Policies, Guidelines and application of the same in Winery processes 
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: -Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance 
• Monitoring and Controlling Speed, cost, and quality of winery processes 
• Evaluation of process inputs, tanks, equipment and final product to ensure the desired quality is achieved and maintained 
• Work with warehousing and Procurement departments to ensure required inputs are available in good time and the reorder levels adhered to 
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: -Developing specific work plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish blends as per Production Plan 
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly stock takes and order consumables timeously to ensure continuity in winemaking practices. 
• Recommend new ideas and improve methods, systems and work processes that lead to higher quality, better results and reduced costs. 

Requirements,  

• A diploma in food science and technology 
• Trained in Food safety & Quality Management Systems 
• Certificate in winemaking is an added advantage 
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing company, three of which must be in a winery department. 
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.