Brookside Africa Limited, a leading
market player in the dairy sector, with manufacturing facilities within the
region, is seeking to recruit highly qualified; committed, motivated, and
experienced individuals.
Brookside’s vision is to be the market leader in East and Central Africa for milk and milk products and the benchmark in the Industry in Africa.
Candidates for the following
positions are being sought for our factory in Ruiru:
Brookside’s vision is to be the market leader in East and Central Africa for milk and milk products and the benchmark in the Industry in Africa.
Our operations are focused in the manufacture
of safe quality milk and milk products that meet customer requirements.
General Manager – Production
Reporting to Director – Manufacturing
Job Objective: The General Manager – Production will provide overall
management and co-ordination of the production processes. The prospective
candidate will ensure that the department achieves its set targets.
Key Responsibilities
·
Responsible for design and execution
of departmental strategies, systems implementation, and maintenance of the
same.
Minimum qualifications, experience,
knowledge, and skills
·
Job holder should hold a MINIMUM
Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science or Process Engineering.
·
A holder of Masters’ Degree in
Management will have added advantage
·
Should have over 10 years’ practical
experience in a senior management position preferably in Food or Beverage
Production concern
·
Must have proven good management and
leadership skills.
·
Excellent communications, analytical,
and trouble shooting skills.
Production Managers
Reporting to: General
Manager – Production
Job Objective: The
Production Manager will manage, on a daily basis, the production of Brookside
products by coordinating their respective production activities.
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop and manage a daily, weekly,
and monthly production plans, and activities in respect of capital, material,
utility, and human resources.
Minimum qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills
·
Job Holder should hold a MINIMUM
Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science or Process Engineering.
·
Should have over 8 years working
experience in Food or Beverage industry.
·
Must be a team leader, team builder,
and effective communicator.
·
Possess good problem solving skills.
·
Ability to plan and meet agreed
targets.
Technical Operators
Reporting to: Production
Manager
Job Objective: The
Technical Operators will be required to work in a team-based environment and
safely operate and maintain the allocated production machines.
Key Responsibilities
·
Ensure optimal machine operation as
per set specifications and company regulations.
Minimum qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills
·
Job Holder should hold a Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering (Plant option).
·
Should have at least 2 years working
experience.
·
Must be able to work in a team.
·
Ability to operate machines.
How to Apply
If
you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application
specifying the position applied for together with a detailed curriculum vitae
and contacts of three referees.
Apply
online to Human.Resources@brookside.co.ke by close of business Friday, 31st
January 2019.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.