Career Opportunities at Kakuzi PLC

Main tasks include:

• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule, monitoring routine activities of the wood processing plant as agreed with the Divisional Manager;
• Ensuring that the production is cost effective;
• Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;
• Working out the human and material resources needed as agreed with the Divisional Manager;
• Drafting a timescale for the job with Divisional Manager;
• Estimating costs and maintaining the quality standards;
• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed and agreed with the Divisional Manager;
• Assisting in maintenance of equipment and installations as agreed;
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;
• Liaising with field and sales teams for effective flow of raw and finished material;
• Working with other managers to implement the company's policies and goals;
• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed;
• Supervising and motivating a team of workers;
• Monitoring KPIs as required;
• Overseeing staff training programs in conjunction with the Divisional Manager.
• Assisting in preparation of wood preservation plant budget
• Assisting in planning and carrying out maintenance programs
• Implementing Financial measures

Minimum Qualifications and Person Specifications

• Hold a relevant degree in wood science and technology with a minimum of Second Class Honours
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Forestry Management including 2 years relevant wood processing and sawmilling experience.
• 2 years’ experience in budget preparation, monitoring and control of all the expenditure against the approved budget and basic understanding of the financial related documentation.
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant Forestry administrative procedures and reports
• Have good interpersonal, communication, problem solving   and analytical skills.
• Have a high level of integrity

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Qualifications and person specifications

• Degree in Forestry, with a minimum of second Class Honours.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and self-motivated individual.
• Willing to work in a farm environment.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Be a person of Integrity