Jobs at One Acre Fund

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, repayment and impact targets for your zone.
• Manage multiple channel performance through the entire business cycle simultaneously, working with cross-functional teams as necessary, and serve as the primary contact for all zonal performance.
• Provide technical support and training to Duka Assistants and Field Agents by setting up and facilitating weekly meetings.
• Define and manage work planning for Duka Assistants and Field Agents
• Oversee and execute inventory ordering, data entry and merchandising.
• Oversee the control environment at the Duka
• Actively build your teams through hiring, training and performance management
• Supporting planning and implementation of promotion programs for your zone.
• Assist customers in understanding their needs, articulate key differentiators and typical customer buying journeys, and generally display a passion for our program.
• Support your team to create sales opportunities for customers

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• A Diploma or Bachelors Degree in any related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a sales, partner or channel manager role.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work towards strategic goals.
• Effective strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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The Production Senior Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the full production process from raw material receiving to finished product packing, ensuring operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with customer requirements, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Macadamia Processing  (Daily Operations)

• Supervise all production activities  from NIS drying, processing, and packaging of the finished products.
• Adhere to  the daily, weekly and monthly production plans and schedules to ensure production targets are met.
• Ensure all  lines start on time and meet hourly throughput targets
• Optimize use of labor, materials, and equipment to minimize waste and losses
• Ensure proper segregation of material on process based on lots, grades and styles in all steps as is achieved. 
• Ensure data is collected at every production step to enhance proper traceability of the products.
• Ensure all sorted kernels meet the international standard from grading to packing; and packed  within 48 hours after cracking.
• Investigate and report production variances and implement corrective actions.

Appointed as a food safety team member

• Ensure that information on internal communication is included in the updating of the Food Safety Management System; this shall include information in your department relevant to the FSMS that FST is mandated to be aware of, for example, any changes or improvements.
• Verification of the accuracy of the flow diagrams by on-site checking,
• Maintaining records of verified flow diagrams, corrections, and corrective actions.
• Conduct a hazard analysis to determine which hazards need to be controlled, the degree of control required to ensure food safety, and which combination of control measures is required.
• Analysis of the results of the verification activities,
• Plan and implement the processes needed to validate control measures and/or control measure combinations and to verify and improve the Food Safety Management System.
• Systematically evaluate the individual results of planned verification,
• Analyse the results of verification activities, including the results of the internal audits and external audits,
• Evaluate the Food Safety Management System at planned intervals to assist top management to ensure that the Food Safety Management System is continually updatedrial movements, sampling, personnel and equipment’s swabs analysis.

Leadership and employee development.

• Supervise factory production employees and allocate duties accordingly.
• Periodically appraise, train and develop all production employees on macadamia processing.
• Handle any employee grievances before communicating the grievances to the manager.
• Responsible for routine implementation of all company policies and procedures in the factory.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Skills: 

• Ability to supervise and motivate staff across shifts-Should have been in a supervision role for at least one year.
• Ability to use spreadsheets for data entry,and variance analysis.
• Ability to assign tasks and monitor performance
• Ability to identify production issues or bottlenecks
• Good leadership and supervision skills- Should have been in a supervision role for at least one year.

Knowledge:

• Should have at least 2 years of experience in the food processing industry.
• Food safety knowledge, HACCP and good manufacturing Practices
• Minimum: Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Production Management, Engineering, Agriculture, or related field.

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The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the operational efficiency of the macadamia processing facility through effective maintenance of machinery and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Appointed as food safety team member

• Participate in food safety management system (FSMS) meetings.
• Participate in food safety audits.
• Training of the production staff/workers on food safety-related attributes such as ensuring food safety during machine repairs, maintenance amongst others
• Ensuring proper documentation as outlined under FSMS and production operational procedures.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement of the factory processes and systems

Routine Equipment & Facility Maintenance 

• Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on machinery, including boiler, conveyors, dryers, cracking and packing machines etc.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine facility maintenance tasks, including painting, plumbing, and concrete works.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Assist in the installation of new machinery and upgrades to existing systems as directed by the technical supervisor.
• Utilize mechanical skills, including welding and fabrication, to perform necessary repairs and modifications.  
• Provide basic electrical support as directed by the technical lead.

Safety Compliance 

• Ensure that all undertaken maintenance activities comply with the set food safety, OSH and other operational standards.  
• Participate in food safety, OSH and technical training programs.

Record Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance work performed. Report to the Technical Supervisor on progress, challenges, and material needs.

Spare Parts  Management

• Ensure the efficient and responsible management of provided spare parts and tools. Closely monitor spares usage, and promptly report any requirements to facilitate timely procurement and prevent delays in production/maintenance tasks.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Skills:

• Proficient in mechanical repairs, welding, and fabrication.
• MUST be proficient in TIG welding
• Holds at least a certificate in mechanical engineering or welding and fabrication.