KETEPA Assistant Factory Manager Job in Kericho Kenya

Kenya Tea Packers Limited seeks to recruit a qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following position:
 

Assistant Factory Manager
 

Reporting to the Factory Manager, the holder will perform the following duties:

• Assist in formulating factory production, implement and control production processes.
• Participate actively in sourcing of appropriate grade of teas, liaise with suppliers of loose teas, and maintain records of supplies and stocks accordingly.
• Liaise with the Quality Controller on receiving, blending and packing functions to ensure maintenance of required quality standards.
• Play a key role in implementation and maintenance of ISO, HACCP and any other quality assurance systems that the company may undertake.
• Implement plans that ensure efficient and effective utilization of plant equipment and machines.
• Actively participate in new product development.
• Implement and review adherence to occupational safety and health regulations.
• Ensure good employee relations in the factory.

Qualifications and Competencies
 

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering or Food Science, chemistry or equivalent.

Professional qualifications

• Computer literacy Qualified Tea Taster. 
• People management skills 
• Experience in implementation of ISO 9001 and 22000

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in tea processing, blending and/or packaging.

If you meet the above requirements, you are invited to submit an application letter attaching your current CV, indicating names and contacts (post office address, telephone and email) of 3 referees, copies of your certificates and testimonials to the address below, not later than 14th March 2014.
 

Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Tea Packers Limited
P.O. Box 413-20200
Kericho