New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold Crown, Safariland and Mala among others. We are seeking to recruit dynamic and result driven person to fill the position of Head of Production
Kenya Jobs: Head of Production
HR /HOP/01/07/2011
The Job
Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Operations, The Head of Production will be responsible for;
- Developing a sustainable production strategy in line with the set business objectives
- Ensuring the company has the relevant equipment, tools and raw materials to support production capacity
- Managing the staff of the production department
- Preparing and managing the production budget in collaboration with the Head of Technical Operations
- Researching and developing initiatives to improve production standards and reduce costs
- Reviewing and updating production policies and procedures on a continuous basis
- Developing, communicating and enforcing the key performance indicators (KPI) to measure efficiency of the production process
The Candidate
- Must have a Bachelors degree in Food Science and Technology or related field
- Must have 7 - 8 years’ experience in a busy FMCG manufacturing environment
- Must be Certified in ISO Systems Management/Quality Management Systems – KEBS
- Must be aged 35 years and above
- Must be a team player with excellent communication skills
Essential Skills
- Must have exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Must have leadership and managerial capabilities
- Must be proficient with office computer applications
If you meet the above requirements, send your applications quoting the reference number together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicate current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials, contacts of at least three referees and daytime telephone contacts to:
The Head of Human Resource
New KCC Ltd
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: info@newkcc.co.ke
Website: www.newkcc.com
To be received not later than 10th August 2011.
Those who do not hear from us after two week of closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Canvassing either direct or indirect will lead to automatic disqualification
