Job Opportunities at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Job Purpose

• 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.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

• 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 minimise 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

Minimum Requirements

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

Competencies/Attributes

• An appreciation of system thinking and how actions impact on other systems.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities.
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills
• A good appreciation of safe working procedures.
• Diligence and ability to work with little or no supervision.
• High level of integrity.

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Job Purpose

• The job holder is responsible for planning, control and execution of all day to day aspects of wine making, spirit/ juice blending. This position directs, monitors daily winery operations, and oversees the operation of winery processing equipment, co- leading processes and manpower to deliver efficient output at the desired quality. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

• Wine making-fermentation, fining, racking, filtration. 
• Co-lead temporary and machine operators to attain set goals. 
• Monitor Winery jobs in progress and provide leadership in execution. 
• System generation of Works orders as per production plan, Material issuance and system completion. 
• Plan and avail raw materials for blending. 
• Lead in blending of bulk for packaging at the desired quality, time and cost effectively. 
• Review and approve blended bulk for packaging. 
• Review and approve material reconciliation for completed Works orders. 
• Review processing equipment logs. 
• Taste and evaluate the final product to ensure the desired quality is achieved. 
• Work with warehousing department to ensure required inputs are available in good time and the reorder levels adhered to avoid stock outs. 
• Ensure all raw materials returned to inventory have the right quantity and containers are in good condition in line with the internal policies and procedures. 
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly stock takes and order consumables timeously to ensure continuity in winemaking practices. 

Minimum Requirements

• A Diploma in food science and technology
• 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

Competencies/Attributes

• FMCG
• In-depth knowledge of production processes related to the manufacture of Wines/spirits/RTD.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of a problem.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently within set guidelines.
• High level of Integrity.