Summary
Capwell
Industries Ltd, a leading food processing industry with the flagship brand of
Pearl rice, CIL Rice, Ranee Basmati / premium rice and SOKO sifted maize flour
and Pearl Pulses among many other brands seeks to recruit, a
Transport and Logistics Officer.In this position, you will be in charge of the overall function of the company transport system.
You
will develop and implement effective transport systems within the company
ensuring a safe and efficient logistics and transport operations and thorough
planning so that resources are utilized in the most efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling of
dispatch vehicles route plans ensuring shortest turn round time in liaison
with the dispatch department.
- Supervising all
drivers, training them and conducting appraisal as required by the
management.
- Tracking
vehicles using online tracking system and acting on any violations for
action.
- Preparation of
timely monthly and periodic reports on all aspects of fleet management to
the management for decision making.
- Development and
implementation of a tyre management system, checking and confirming all
works carried out by the contracted parties.
- Management of
outsourced transport.
- Scheduling repairs
and maintenance of the company fleet.
- Liaising with
the garage to ensure that all repairs have been carried out properly and
in the most economical way.
- Carrying out
preliminary investigation on transport related incidents and accidents in
view of managing risk and exposure.
- Maintaining
schedule for insurance renewals, inspections and other related vehicle
license ensuring renewal on time to avoid any delays and penalties.
Qualification
and experience
- Bsc. Mechanical
engineering, background training in logistics management an added
advantage.
- A minimum of 3
years’ experience in a comparable position or
- Diploma holder
in mechanical Engineering / logistics with 5 years’ experience in
transport management.
- Excellent
communication skills, report writing skills and analytical skills
Quality and Safety Assurance Manager.
The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager will be responsible for developing Quality Assurance Programs, provide day to day support to the operations team in management of product quality and ensuring Food Safety across the product portfolio manufactured.
The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager will be responsible for developing Quality Assurance Programs, provide day to day support to the operations team in management of product quality and ensuring Food Safety across the product portfolio manufactured.
You
will be in charge of the quality operating team at the company.
Reporting to the director-Quality Assurance, You will;
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the director-Quality Assurance, You will;
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full
compliance of all products with all government food safety regulations,
and maintain highest level of food safety through daily monitoring
programs, team supervision, and on-going verification of internal and
external laboratory or industry benchmarking
- Ensure that all
facilities are in compliance with all GMP, HACCP.
- Interact
effectively with KEBS and other regulatory bodies, food safety auditors,
and customers to maintain positive & responsive relationships and
assure rapid corrective actions through dynamic leadership and timely
documentation.
- Develop,
schedule, and direct GMP, Food Safety, and Quality Management System
audits and monitor corrective actions to deficient findings for completion
and effectiveness, providing gap closure assistance to the manufacturing
facilities.
- Lead Capwell
HACCP and Food Safety team for product designs, manufacturing processes,
Food Safety plans, finished product testing programs, and sanitation
programs.
- Proactively
identify potential and emerging food safety issues and develop strategies
to effectively investigate and advise management on quality improvement
- Conduct quality
training programs to all employees with emphasis on continuous improvement
through identification and analysis of customer complaints and legal
requirements.
- Lead the QA and
Food Safety team in undertaking Root Causes & Corrective actions from
customer complaints and implement the corrective actions with the plant
operations team.
- Overseeing all
laboratory tests and analysis.
- Coordinate and
spearhead the company on relevant food safety certification like ISO 22000
Qualification
and experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Food Science or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years
leadership experience in food processing, preferably in the flour and/or
rice milling industry.
- Extensive
technical knowledge and experience in Food chemistry & Microbiology,
Food safety, preferably in grain processing.
- Strong
interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to
effectively work with all managerial levels, customers, regulatory, and
other professional contacts
- Strong
analytical problem solving skills with and ability to understand the key
requirements in the Quality Systems and continuous improvement programs
- Certification on
Any quality management system and formal audit training will be an added
advantage.
Head of Sales and Distribution.
Reporting to the Director-Sales, you will be in charge of overall sales and distribution function of Capwell industries ensuring sustained revenue growth of company products through effective management of local sales force and distribution systems.
Reporting to the Director-Sales, you will be in charge of overall sales and distribution function of Capwell industries ensuring sustained revenue growth of company products through effective management of local sales force and distribution systems.
You
will also develop plans and strategies with regard to sales targets, new
business opportunities, and the maintenance of customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Your
key responsibilities will include:
- Managing company
sales staff and coordinating the overall sales functions of the
organization
- Setting up of
the sales targets for company sales staff and evaluating their performance
through well-defined Key Performance Indicators
- Analyze
effectiveness of company distribution systems and recommending to
management on best systems that enhance better coverage and presence of
company products
- Draw up and
implement a detailed direct and systematic area coverage plan consisting
of a number of towns, channel partners, hubs and field force
- Periodically
appraise the level of business through the distributors/wholesalers and
retailers and recommending to management the strategies and support
required to each with the aim of improving sales volumes
- Monitor, analyze,
evaluate and advice on competitor activities, giving recommendations so as
to sustain market of Capwell products
- Forecasting
monthly and periodic sales targets and facilitating the achievement of the
same
- Play a lead role
in the formulation of the sales and marketing strategies guiding and
communicating company policies, guidelines and regulations to the sales
regions
- Develop and
implement customer satisfaction and retention strategies
- Managing all
accounts and ensuring delay in payments are minimized as well as
evaluating credit worthiness of all customers
- Advising the
management on opening new customer accounts based on the assessment and
evaluation of their credit worthiness
Qualification
and experience
- Business degree
in sales and marketing
- Professional
training in Sales and/or membership of a professional body
- At least 5
proven successful years in Sales & Distribution in an FMCG Environment
or comparable industry
- Customer focused
- People
management skills including target setting and performance monitoring
- Proven ability
to develop and maintain effective work relationships with distributers and
other external strategic partners
How
to apply:
Send
your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with
our client a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current
and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of
three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 5th June 2013
Adept
Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416,
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416,
Nairobi,
GPO 00100
Email:
recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please
note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
