Vacancies in Brookside Kenya

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.
Our operations are focused in the manufacture of safe quality milk and milk products that meet customer requirements.
Candidates for the following positions are being sought for our factory in Ruiru:


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.