New KCC Managing Director Job in Kenya

The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is a state owned company and one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country renowned for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others.

The organization is now seeking to appoint an individual with a Master’s Degree and an outstanding track record in business leadership for the position of Managing Director. 

The person to fill this position must be an innovative, visionary and result oriented leader with the capacity to build a dynamic management team. 

The position offers a competitive remuneration package.
 

Job Profile
 

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Advising the Board on matters related to the overall corporate strategy
• Developing and presenting long term strategy, business plans and annual budgets
• Ensuring general management and operational activities of the company
• Development and implementation of Board policies and decisions
• Coordinating and preparing business proposals and reports for the Board’s consideration
• Participating in the development and implementation of the overall Performance Contract of the company at all levels and ensure cascading of the same to the lowest levels of the organization
• Proper management and control of the Organization’s financial and non-financial resources in an efficient and cost effective manner, in consultation with the Board, Parent Ministry and all the relevant Government agencies and stakeholders
• Ensuring effective communication between the management and the Board
• Ensuring improvements in quality and value of the company’s products
• Fostering a conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance, as well as attracting, retaining and motivating employees
• Acting as the company’s principal key external communicator
• Ensuring compliance with the country’s laws
• Carrying out other responsibilities necessary in the achievement of the organization’s objectives.

Person Profile

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Economics, Production Processing, Law or any other relevant qualifications from a recognised university.
• Over 10 years’ work experience in a Large Commercial Entity preferably in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) at a senior Management level
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• A visionary and result oriented person
• Proven competencies in strategic leadership and corporate governance
• Exceptional organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have ability to inspire innovation, creativity among the workforce
• Excellent ability to manage the corporate external relationships and handling of media
• Having knowledge and ability to work amicably with stakeholders across the value chain
• Active participation in relevant trade association networks and clear understanding of the changing business environment
• Firm, Fair and transparent management style.
• Fulfil Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya by attaching the following compliance documents: HELB, KRA, Good Conduct, Credit Reference Bureau, and Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Certificates.

If you feel you are the person we are looking for, are ready for a challenging assignment and meet the above requirements, send your application together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicating your current salary, copies of certifi cates, testimonials, contacts of at least three professional referees and day time contacts by post, delivery or email as provided. 

To reach us not later than 31st October, 2014 at 4.30 p.m. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Chairman,
Board of Directors
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited
P.O Box 30131-00100
Nairobi

Email: chairman@newkcc.co.ke

New KCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and PLWD are encouraged to apply.