As the oldest and largest dairy processor in East and Central Africa, New KCC 's core business has been the procurement of high quality raw milk which is then processed, packaged and marketed as milk and milk products.
From farm to glass, New KCC’s is proud of its range of quality dairy products, which include fresh milk, butter, cheese, flavoured &...
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NKCC/HR/02/CMS& M/04/01/2024
Job purpose
The Chief Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategies and plans that will guarantee the organization growth in market share and profitability through innovative product development, improvement, distribution, and brand equity improvement.
Key responsibilities
- In charge of sales, marketing, and logistic function of the department.
- Planning, developing, and executing the Annual Sales and Marketing strategy, including identifying markets and potential customers.
- Develop sales, marketing and logistics policies and procedures for the smooth operation of the department.
- Preparing departmental reports and providing the same to the Production and Marketing Committee.
- Identifying, overseeing, and assessing the activities of external advertising, promotions and marketing research agencies engaged to implement strategies.
- In liaison with other departments, plan and develop innovative improvements for existing product as well as the development of new products.
- Overseeing efficient, effective, and optimal utilization of both company and hired Vehicles.
- Overseeing the overall management of the department and identifying training and development needs for the staff.
- Overall, in charge of the export sales section
- Preparing, monitoring, and controlling the departmental budget as well as the procurement plan.
- Providing support to the Milk Supply & Extension Services Department for the company’s product distribution strategy.
- Providing support to the logistics department in terms of the route to market logistics.
- Ensuring brand profitability through correct pricing policies as well as developing an effective price strategy.
- Monitoring competitor activities as well as the performance of the company’s products in the market and advising management accordingly.
- In liaison with the finance department develop and implement the right credit sales and collection strategies for the organization.
- Managing relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction through regular contact and prompt resolution of issues.
- Maintain and balance the business needs and the safety and interests of staff in the sales and marketing function.
- Ensure that close co-operation is maintained with New KCC internal and external environment/support function.
- Prepare periodical management and Board reports to update management and Board on performance of the Directorate.
- Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
- A minimum period of ten (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management.
- Master’s in commerce /marketing or its equivalent from a recognized University
- Bachelor of Commerce degree in marketing or its equivalent from a recognized University.
- Professional qualification and membership to a professional body such as Marketing society of Kenya(MSK)
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the Dairy sector.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of local, national, and international conventions and treaties governing Dairy affair.
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NKCC/HR/03/CMFO /04/01/2024
Job purpose
The Chief Manager Technical Services will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategies and plans that will guarantee the organization efficiency and effectiveness in its operations through benchmarking on capital investments and product development, implementation and maintenance of quality management systems and adherence to developed standard operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise management on policies and strategies relating to raw milk procurement, production, and engineering functions of the company.
- Develop, implement, and execute strategies that will guarantee availability of quality raw milk.
- Establish and implement of strategies for extension services to farmers to enhance loyalty.
- Develop relationships and networking with stakeholders in the industry and other partners.
- Develop sustainable production strategies in line with the set business objectives.
- Management of the movement of milk through the processing operations and overseeing activities directly related to the production of finished goods.
- Develop innovative improvements for existing product as well as the development of new products.
- Appraising of plant and factory facilities, layouts and processes and determining areas of improvement and efficiencies.
- Benchmark with the industry to inform strategic direction of the business.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures and specifications as a guide in the production process.
- Develop, implement, and execute strategies and plans that will ensure production machinery, availability, transport fleet availability and timely execution of Engineering related capital projects in the company.
- Oversee development and implementation of maintenance schedules of the company assets, which include plant and machinery, buildings, and motor vehicles for reliable performance.
- Oversee identification and disposal of obsolete assets and materials as per the set guidelines.
- Prepare periodical management and Board reports to update management and Board on performance of the Directorate of Technical Service.
- Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
- A minimum period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management.
- Bachelors is degree in Food science or a relevant field from a recognized University.
- Masters in Food Science and technology or MBA-Strategic Management or a relevant field from a recognized University.
- Certified in ISO systems Management/Quality Management Systems
- Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the dairy sector.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of local, national, and international conventions and treaties governing Dairy affairs.
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NKCC/HR/82/SM /04/01/2024
Job purpose
The Manager is responsible for maintaining safe and secure environment for Company staff, visitors, and company assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Securing premises and personnel by patrolling New KCC property.
- Monitoring surveillance equipment.
- To Inspect buildings, equipment, and access points.
- Permitting entry and raising alarm in case of Security breach.
- Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
- Informing violators of policy and procedures.
- Restraining trespassers.
- Compiling reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities.
- Ensure operations of security equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Investigating incidences of security lapses at New KCC in liaison with the Police and other security agencies.
- Prepare periodical management reports to update management on performance of the security function.
- Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Criminology, Political science, Arts, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
- Master’s degree in criminology, Political science, Arts, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
- At-least 10 years work experience, Four (4) years in management role
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Professional Qualification in relevant field
- Proficiency Computer applications.
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NKCC/HR/83/C&MA /04/01/2024
Job purpose
The manager is responsible for managing NKCC’s periodic accounts, budgets, and strategic projections as well as product costing, pricing, and profitability. The position is also responsible for managing the company’s stocks and fixed assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual budgets and revised budgets based on approved work plans.
- Provide technical support to technical and other departments during the budget making process.
- Review expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis, and recommend corrective action.
- Interpret of financial policies for sound financial principles, practices procedures for effective internal control.
- Assist other departmental and sectional managers in the management of their budgets through regular provision of reliable up to date financial information.
- Carry out financial planning and consolidate department work plans.
- Participate in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Company.
- Verification of payroll, payment cheques, EFTs, and bank transfers.
- Review the coding of ledger and store items in the system to ensure that is accurate and sufficient.
- Review all purchase requisition to ensure the estimate given by users are reasonable and within budget.
- Prepare periodical management and Board reports to update management and Board on performance of the Section.
- Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
- A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a supervisory role in comparable and relevant position.
- Master’s degree in business (Finance/Accounting) or equivalent qualification from recognized institution
- Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance/Accounting) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
- Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
- Certificate in Leadership Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Demonstrated results in work performance.
- Good communication skills.
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NKCC/HR/92 /HoL& I/04/01/2024
Job Purpose
Head of logistics & Inventory will be responsible for managing all the company’s Inventory & transportation and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing Movement of Raw Milk within the supply chain i.e. from the farmer collection points to the cooling plants, to the factories and to the depots.
- Managing the utilization of company owned vehicles and hired transport to ensure proper use of the same.
- Administration of the transportation resources (vehicles, drivers, fuel).
- Planning and ensuring that the most efficient route is used to minimize transportation costs.
- Liaising with the Warehouse and Sales departments to transport products between the depots and the market as and when required.
- Evaluating and selecting the most appropriate mode of transportation based on minimum transport costs for a given task.
- Liaise with the workshop on vehicle service records, schedules for maintenance repairs, insurance, etc.
- Managing of the inter-creamery transfer of product
- Prepare periodical management and Board reports to update management and Board on performance of the Section.
- Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
- A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in comparable and relevant position.
- MSc or MBA in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management and
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting /Management /Procurement or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Professional qualification in relevant field.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or its equivalent
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NKCC/HR/93 /HoQA/04/01/2024
Job Purpose
The Manager is responsible for coordinating quality management systems, ensuring all incoming materials and internal processes meet the set quality standards to assure quality of finished products at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing quality assurance matters and maintaining quality management systems in the company
- Reviewing of general quality performance at all locations
- Analyzing statistical data and producing specifications to establish standards of quality.
- Developing a quality policy and formulating a sampling procedure and creating forms as well as instructions for recording and reporting on quality
- Implementing methods and procedures for the disposal of damaged products Overseeing the staff in the Quality Assurance section
- Overseeing the staff in Quality Assurance section
- Preparing and controlling the quality assurance budget
- Overseeing and provide technical support to new product development.
- Overseeing periodic Quality Audits at the processing facilities
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with external quality and environmental governing bodies.
- Generate Quality Compliance Reports and documentation, including review and implementation of work instructions and procedures.
- Act as Management Representative for the Food Safety management and
- Quality Management Systems of the inter-creamery transfer of products.
- Ensuring adequate root cause determination and corrective actions implementation
- Prepare periodical management and Board reports to update management and Board on performance of the Section.
- Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Personal Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Or in Dairy Technology or related field.
- Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology; or Business Administration.
- Quality Management Systems Certifications.
- Ten (10) years’ work experience with at least five (5) years’ experience in management role
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Method of Application
In addition to the qualifications and requirements set above, successful candidates shall be expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to send their application in HARD COPIES quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position applied for on the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of certificates, testimonies, and the contact information of at least three referees to:
Managing Director
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100
NAIROBI.
NB Applications SHOULD BE sent through the above address not later than 1st February 2024 by 5 pm.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and will be required to meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution.
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