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
Kenya Tea Packers Limited
P.O. Box 413-20200
Kericho