Factory Manager
Chief Maintenance Officer
Job Group ‘R’
Purpose
To manage and coordinate all the activities within the
factory
Responsibilities
- Overseeing
the administrative and technical aspects of different sections in the
factory;
- Planning
of production schedules on weekly basis as per market demand;
- Allocating
duties and instructing the supervisors in the various sections;
- Reviewing,
approving and advising on internal reports from the various sections;
- Approving
all accounting and internal control documentation;
- Advising
the Head of Production on key issues that impact the production function;
- Assessing
and appraising the performance of production staff;
- Preparing
the production budget for management;
- Ensuring
production targets are achieved;
- Ensuring
production controls on raw materials, packaging materials and utilities;
- Assisting
in the sourcing and procurement of milk within his/her region;
- Acting
as the factory’s representative in charge of affairs within the defined
region of operation, when required to do so;
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Food Science and Technology or related field;
- Certified
in ISO Systems Management/Quality Management Systems – KEBS;
- Have
at least not less than (7) years’ work experience in a related position,
two (2) years of which are at supervisory level in a dairy factory/plant;
- Having
worked in a milk industry will be an added advantage.
- Meet
the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Chief Maintenance Officer
J.G.’M’ (1 Post)
Purpose
To operate and maintain milk packaging machines in line with
the standard operating procedures and manuals
Responsibilities
- Operating
the milk packaging machine and ensuring its cleanliness
- Identifying
and documenting problems during operations
- Maintaining
and servicing the milk packaging machine
- Maintaining
a record of the machine
- Achieving
the set daily production targets according to the set quality standards of
production
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Higher
Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Over
two (2) years’ work experience in the milk industry
Or
- Diploma
in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Over
five (5) years’ work experience in a food industry
Or
- Certificate
in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Over
ten (10) years’ work experience in the milk industry
- Having
worked in the milk industry will be an added advantage.
How To Apply
Application forms and
details of the vacancies can be accessed at www.murang’a.go.ke. Applications should be submitted to the Public Service Board
clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope addressed to:
Secretary
Murang’a County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 52 – 10200
MURANG’A
Applications can be hand delivered at the County Public
Service Board Office located within the County Governor’s office, Murang’a on
or before close of business on 6th January 2020
Applicants from other Counties are
encouraged to apply.
- Any
form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- Women,
minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their
original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials,
clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.