Summary: Mumias Sugar Company is Kenya’s leading producer of
sugar and diversified products which include Ethanol and Bottled Water. The
Company also generates significant quantities of electricity which is exported
to the National Grid.
Our vision is to be a world class integrated producer of Sugar and green energy
& related products.
Our mission is to consistently
satisfy our customer needs through efficient, innovative and ethical practices
while meeting the diverse expectations of other stakeholders.
As part of the Company’s
restructuring process, a refreshed organization structure has been developed
that will focus on new challenges presented by the changing dynamics of the
Sugar sector in our region.
Strategies are being developed that
will quickly position the Company to its former glory as a profitable business
that serves the needs of all its stakeholders.
As a result of this process, the
Company is seeking highly motivated, results oriented, self-driven, experienced
and qualified individuals who will drive the business of the Company to the
next level.
Job Title: Manager Security
Job Code: MS/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for developing proactive security strategies to protect company employees, assets and brand by identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining Security Processes, Protocols and Programs to reduce risk, respond to incidents, and limit exposure.
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for developing proactive security strategies to protect company employees, assets and brand by identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining Security Processes, Protocols and Programs to reduce risk, respond to incidents, and limit exposure.
The scope of this role includes
overseeing the physical security and safety of employees, facilities and
biological assets in the sugar cane out growers’ zones
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordination of Security Services within and
in MSC’s environment including overall management of security operations
on a day to day basis. This includes giving direction to the team,
assignment of guards, supervision of work and managing security response
as and when required;
- Budgeting for the function and control of
expenditure within the function to be within acceptable limits
- Investigations and establishment of root
causes of all security incidents/breaches and implementing long term
measures to avoid recurrence
- Ensuring the security of biological assets
including setting up necessary teams/partnerships and other measures in
liaison with relevant stakeholders from the cane fields to the factory
- Development of security systems and solutions,
strategies and initiatives (personnel, physical, systems and assets)
- Conducting risk assessment programmes and
Security Audits on a regular basis to assess MSC’s security position with
a view of instituting improvements where necessary
- Managing the operations of the Contracted
Security services providers at the head office and all operating sites
- Assessing and providing support to the ICT
team in ensuring Information Security including backups and business
continuity
- Managing and ensuring continued availability,
reliability and effectiveness of access control systems and other employee
and residents identification systems in place.
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Diploma in Criminology, Security Management or
a related field.
- 8 years’ experience 4 of which must be in
senior role in a similar position.
- Membership/certification from a recognized
relevant professional body is desirable.
Additional Attributes:
- Good understanding of computer systems and
information security.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC.
- Well networked in the security industry.
- Results driven with a strong desire to
succeed.
- Excellent Communication & presentation
skills.
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Manager Corperate Strategy, Planning and Communications
Job Code:MCSPC/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will co-ordinate and support corporate planning, budget control and business performance management activities in line with MSC’s strategic objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- To lead the preparation and monitoring of the
delivery of MSC’s corporate strategy, business plan, working with
Directors of departments to co-ordinate all inputs and ensure a cohesive
and consistent approach.
- To develop and maintain necessary arrangements
for meaningful corporate performance management reporting/monitoring
- Working closely with the Chief of
Financial services and the Chief Executive Officer , oversee the
preparation and maintenance of MSC’s financial strategy and projections of
income and expenditure
- To provide advice to EXCOM and managers across
the business on business planning, financial strategy, capital strategy,
performance and risk management.
- To lead on the development and implementation
of policies for business planning, performance and risk management
- To develop, implement and maintain a framework
for effective business planning to reflect corporate policies, strategies,
and programmes for MSC, and to integrate service, financial and
performance targets
- Monitor and evaluate for compliance actual
expenditures against approved budget on a continuing basis and report to
Top Management and the Board of Directors on status.
- Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund
balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that
allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within
budget limits and fiscal practices are followed.
- Play key role in expenditure approval process
as part of budgetary implementation and control
- Review on a continuing basis current status
and latest outlook of the Key Business Drivers – raw material inflows;
brand mix; operational/manufacturing parameters; costs; revenue inflows;
internal business controls and advice Top Management on viable
alternatives for review and decision making.
- Analyze a variety of financial information
including revenues, expenditures, cash management and cost projections for
the purpose of providing direction and support, making recommendations,
maximizing use of funds, and ensuring overall operations are within
approved budget.
- Cross functionally work with directors of
departments, heads of sections and all employees to ensure business goals
are achieved in an expeditious manner
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management,
Bachelor of Commerce – Finance Option
- Master of Business Administration -Strategic
Management
- 8 years’ relevant experience 4 of which must
be in a senior management role.
Additional Attributes:
- Results driven with a strong desire to
succeed.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC.
- Excellent Communication & presentation
skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good communication skills, both orally and in
writing.
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Manager Information Technology Services
Job Code:MITS/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Financial Services Officer,
the job holder will drive MSCs ICT strategy and day to day operational ICT
infrastructure, Services and Business Systems, ensuring that MSC staff, clients
and relevant stakeholders have suitable technical resources, applications and
support to achieve the objectives of the organization effectively, securely,
and with a competitive and innovative edge
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive ICT strategy to
support defined organizational needs and objectives;
- Promote best practice in the development of
information systems;
- Supporting the Chief Financial Services
Officer in the establishment, development and communication of the organization’s
ICT and Business Systems strategies
- Deliver an effective, resilient and responsive
ICT support service to a wide range of MSC users and stakeholders;
- Lead, manage, motivate and develop ICT team
- Schedule, control, and manage delivery of ICT
provision, support, hardware, and developments in a timely, cost
effective, and efficient way, balancing the use of in- house and external
resources appropriately
- Ensure ICT developments and new
software/hardware are fit for purpose and deliver the intended benefits
- Ensure that ICT systems and procedures promote
data and information security and business continuity, in line with best
practice and relevant external standard
- Champion the effective use of ICT throughout
the business to enhance individual and organizational performance and
efficiency
- Proactively identify, anticipate and resolve
MSC’s ICT needs in a systematic, planned and timely manner to ensure
availability and reliability
- Work with the supply chain management to
procure a wide range of ICTs and related services and manage suppliers and
third party service providers to ensure the highest levels of quality and
customer service; budgeting & monitoring expenditure of the same
- Direct, support and develop all ICT staff and
provide advice to Director of HR on general ICT training and development
requirements for the wider organization with the aim of raising skills,
standards and awareness in the use of ICT applications
- Working with “super users” in all departments
to ensure the use of consistent, high standards in the management of
information;
- Providing support to all users, listening to
concerns and identifying issues, finding and implementing solutions;
Providing “business analyst” skills to all user
departments
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in IT from a recognized
institution
- A recognized professional ICT qualification
preferably Microsoft Certification.
- Experience in deployment & management of
ERP Systems.
- Excellent working knowledge with Microsoft SQL
database or its equivalent.
- Project Management skills
- Knowledge of business processes
- Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
- 8 years relevant experience 4 of which will be
Senior ICT leadership in a commercial environment.
Additional Attributes:
- Energy, drive, enthusiasm and ideas for
improving business results.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC.
- A record of success in a project driven
environment.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Good presentation Skills.
- Good communication skills, both orally and in
writing.
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the
necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to
apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees,
current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Manager Information Technology
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Job Title: Manager Risk and Compliance
Job Code:MRC/MS/150129
Job Code:MRC/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Board
of Directors
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Board of Directors with a dotted
line to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will provide objective
assurance to management and the board on the effectiveness of MSC’s risk
management activities to help ensure key business risks are being managed
appropriately and that the systems of internal control are operating
effectively to minimize all financial and information technology risks across
the business
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Planning of financial, regulatory, compliance
and/or operational audits for MSC;
- Coordinate work with Legal, Security Services,
SHE, Quality Assurance and other control-related activities/functions;
- Conduct risk assessments and identify controls
in place to mitigate identified risks.
- Perform audit procedures to verify that
controls are operating through adequate testing and interviewing
techniques.
- Analyze and conclude on effectiveness and
efficiency of the control environment.
- Identify control gaps and opportunities for
improvement.
- Document the results of audit work in
accordance with company policies and other relevant international
standards
- Prepare timely audit reports for executive
management, the Board Audit Committee and the entire Board of Directors.
- Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to
internal MSC policies.
- Contribute, as appropriate, in the year-end
financial audit with the external auditor.
- Provide advice on internal control and
participate in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within MSC
- Provide feedback on performance of Internal
Auditors, on audit assignments, as applicable.
- Carry out periodic risk assessment on
information systems, identify information security risks and exposures,
and develop risk assessment strategies in order to determine information
systems security needs
- Develop, revise, manage and enforce the
necessary information systems (IS) security policies, standards and
controls and regulatory controls across multiple platforms; evaluate roles
and access levels, carry out Information Security Incident management.
- Deliver computer forensic services as required
and carry out periodic vulnerability and penetration tests in order to
conform to audit standards and requirements.
- Carry out periodic business impact
assessments; manage Business Continuity Planning, implementation and
review and co-ordinate ICT disaster recovery planning and testing
activities
- Develop and carry out Information Systems user
privacy and security training and awareness programs in order to increase
and enhance user information security literacy levels
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management,
Bachelor of Commerce – Finance Option.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified
Information Systems Security Manager (CISM) is desirable and a definite
advantage.
- Master of Business Administration -Strategic
Management an added advantage.
- A plus is a qualified Certified Information
Systems Auditor.
- 8 years’ experience 4 of which must be in
senior similar role.
Additional Attributes:
- Results driven with a strong desire to
succeed.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good communication skills, both orally and in
writing.
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
- Self-empowerment to enable development of open
communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support true performance.
- High degree of integrity, dependability and
confidentiality.
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Chief Financial Services Officer
Job Code:CFSO1/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief
Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief
Financial Services Officer will be a strategic thought-partner, a hands-on and
participative person who will lead and develop an internal team to support the
following areas: finance, business planning budgeting and IT.
She/he will ensure internal controls, accounting standards across the core business cycles-treasury, revenue, financial reporting, expenditure, information security & control and production cycle.
She/he will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as MSC continues to enhance its internal capacity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze and present financial reports in an
accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate periodic, monthly and
annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials/data.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process,
liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of
directors; assess any changes necessary.
- Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning
process in conjunction with other Chief Officers, administer and review
all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep
senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
- Manage organizational cash flow and
forecasting.
- Update and implement all necessary business
policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s
overall policy and procedure manual.
- Effectively communicate and present the
critical financial matters to the Executive Committee & board of directors.
- Manage company policies regarding capital
requirements, debt , taxation, equity and as appropriate prepare
annual accounts
- Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of
all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs
- Provide strategic and quality leadership
throughout the ICT department
- Organize ,manage and motivate the available
human capital within the ICT department through establishment of
suitable organization structures and implementing development
programmes to optimize competence and productivity
- Ensure appropriate controls and monitoring
mechanism to ensure optimal efficiency, resource utilization and cost
containment.
Experience and Skills:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance related field.
- MBA in Commerce, accounting, finance or tax or
closely related fields will be an added advantage
- Fully qualified CPA or ACCA
- 10 years of overall professional
experience; 5 of which must be in a senior role
with broad financial and operations management experience
Additional Attributes:
- The ideal candidate will have experience of
taking final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial
data, reporting and audit coordination.
- Ability to translate financial concepts
and to collaborate with other colleagues who do not necessarily have
finance backgrounds
- Fully literate and experienced in Information
Technology and the use of ERP systems.
- A successful track record in setting
priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which
support and enable sound decision making
- Excellent communication and relationship
building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a
variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC.
- Track record of performance and exceptional
leadership capabilities
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Chief Human Resource Services Officer
Job Code:CHRSO/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief
Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job
holder will ensure that the business continuously acquires, develops and
retains an innovative, learning and competent human capital in the value chain
in order to meet organizational goals while ensuring efficiency in delivery of administrative
services.
He/she will act as a focal point of
all HR activities across MSC so as to ensure a cohesive approach to best
practice HR which will in turn deliver cordial employee relations and Company
targets for culture change.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Developing and driving the implementation of
overall Human Capital strategy for MSC
- Act as a change agent in the organization and
champion for the desired organizational culture guiding management actions
through development of policies, procedures and effecting changes promptly
where necessary
- Put in place mechanisms to continuously
monitor employee moods/feelings and perceptions in a timely manner and
implement timely corrective measures
- Timely implementation of emerging labor
relations issues to maintain a harmonious working relationship with the
trade unions and staff population in general.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant
legislation requirements in executing all employee actions from hire to
retire by continuously studying existing and new legislation; anticipating
legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on
needed actions from time to time
- Supports management and the Board of Directors
by providing human resources advice, counsel, and guiding management
decisions in line with best practices and requirements of the labor laws
- Develop and maintain an innovative, learning,
technologically savvy and high performance culture in the organization
through a variety of interventions.
- Overall responsibility of Environmental Health
and Safety in the Company
- Establish a competitive reward structure that
reflects fairness and equity across the organization and positions MSC as
an employer of choice.
- Maintain a conducive working and living
environment for all staff through implementation of various programmes
with demonstrable benefits to the business.
- Planning, monitoring, appraising, and
reviewing staff utilization and labor productivity; maintaining
compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and
customer-service strategies; designing systems; resolving problems;
implementing change.
- Manage the overall provision of Medical
Services to staff and their dependents through the Medical center and the
medical Insurance service providers to ensure effective and efficient
delivery of curative and preventive health services to employees and
dependents in a conducive environment to minimize lost man-hours
Experience and Skills:
- Degree in Social Sciences, HR or its
equivalent.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management/MBA
or related field will be an added advantage.
- In-depth working Knowledge of Labor laws
- 10 years’ Experience 5 of which must be at
senior management level in a union environment.
- Experience in general management with specific
knowledge in workplace Health & Safety management is
desirable.
- Must be a paid up member of Institute of
Human Resources Management (K)
Additional Attributes:
- Excellent Communication /presentation skills,
strong and decisive leadership ability.
- Able to work on multiple cross functional
projects under tight deadlines.
- Tested negotiation skills with strong business
acumen
- Persuasive & analytical skills with a
holistic approach to issues.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC
- Evidence of Continuous learning in the HR
field.
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Chief Supply Chain Officer
Job Code:CSCO/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the job
holder will be responsible for materials & supply chain operations
including purchasing, inventory, planning & logistics with key objective of
improving and optimizing the supply chain processes, systems and
infrastructure.
He/she will work towards ensuring
that the Company’s pricing and procurement strategies are aligned and transform
the supply chain department into a full spectrum & strategically oriented
function.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the procurement process to ensure that
these are in line with MSC strategy and process and ensure that KPI’s on
price, quality and time are achieved.
- Plan & execute daily operations of the
department so as to achieve set objectives.
- Review the usage and expenditure on
large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of
cost reduction and/or service improvement
- Ensure efficient and cost effective management
of the inbound & outbound stores.
- Effectively manage supplier pre-qualification
and ensure that suppliers are held accountable for their deliverables
through lead times and performance evaluation.
- Co-ordinate and supervise the tendering
process including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and
services.
- Serve as a secretary to the tender committee.
- Advice on payments due to suppliers under
contract to ensure compliance
- Prepare & submit periodic summary of
procurements executed, ongoing and deferred with appropriate explanations.
- Oversee the preparation of the Department’s
annual operating and capital budgets ensuring that the budget conforms to
the overall business strategy and remaining accountable for its
implementation;
- Manage staff costs and other operating
expenditure on an on-going basis to significantly reduce the cost of doing
business
- Continuously develop and implement strategies
that result in cost savings and at the same time conforms to customer,
legal and regulatory requirements
Experience and Skills:
- Degree in procurement / Supply Chain
Management or any other business related degree
- Diploma in Supply chain Management.
- 10 Years’ experience working in supply chain,
5 of which must be in a senior role.
- Demonstrated supplier negotiations &
contract management.
- Must be a paid up member of Kenya
Institute of Supply Management or (KISM) or Chartered Institute of
Purchasing(CIP)
Additional Attributes:
- Knowledge of raw materials, distribution of
goods and manufacturing process
- In-depth understanding of business &
management principles , leadership strategies and strategic planning
- Familiarity with the principles of
transportation
- Good forecasting & analytical skills.
- Excellent written & verbal communication
skills
- Ability to work in a fast-passed environment
- Attention to detail
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Chief Commercial Services Officer
Job Code:CCSO/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief
Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job
holder will be responsible for developing and implementing sales, marketing and
product development programs and strategies to ensure increased market share
and profitability on sustainable basis in line with the strategic plan and
annual Business Plan and providing overall direction for sales & marketing
operations and ensuring customer retention and satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct the commercial department to achieve
objectives established in MSC’s strategic plan;
- Work with the Board of Directors and the
Managing Director to set the annual income targets for MSC.
- Analysis of sales statistics to determine
business growth potential;
- Initiate action plans to approach and secure
new businesses for MSC
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans
and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for all product lines
- Achieve satisfactory profit/loss ratio and
market share in relation to pre-set standards and industry and economic
trends.
- Seek out and target new customers and new
sales opportunities based on the marketing plan.
- Recommend product positioning, packaging, and
pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share
and meet set revenue targets
- Direct market channel development activities
and coordinate sales & distribution by establishing sales territories,
quotas, and goals for sales force
- Establish sales objectives by forecasting and
developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting
expected sales volume and profit for all products.
- Prepare periodic sales report showing sales
volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
- Review and analyze sales performance against
programs, quotas and plans to determine effectiveness of the sales force
and recommendation of remedial actions
- Develop and implement strategic
marketing plans to achieve corporate objectives.
- Plan and oversees advertising and promotion
activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail
- Develop and recommend product positioning,
packaging, to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
- Ensures effective control of marketing
results, and take corrective action to guarantee that achievement of
marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.
- Establish and maintain relationships with
industry influencers and key strategic partners.
- Develop and lead the implementation of
activities aimed at growing and sustaining farmer loyalty through
cooperation with key stakeholders internally and externally
- Develop and execute a proactive media
engagement strategy to raise the Company’s profile and corporate
reputation through relevant activities
- Ensure effective control of marketing results,
and take corrective actions to guarantee that achievement of marketing
objectives falls within approved budgets
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business related field
- Master Degree in Business Administration –
Marketing/Strategic Management is an added advantage.
- 10 Years’ experience in sales and distribution
or marketing, 5 of which must be in senior management
Additional Attributes:
- Results drive with a strong desire to succeed
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strong business acumen
- Good Financial management skills
- Good knowledge of Sales & Operations
Planning
- Result Driven with Customer/client focus
- Strategic Thinker
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC
- Excellent negotiation & presentation
Skills
- Track record of performance and exceptional
leadership capabilities
How to Apply:
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Job Title: Chief Factory Services Officer
Job Code:CFSO/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the job
holder will oversee all aspects of manufacturing and engineering to schedule,
cost and quality commitments, for all product lines based on set business plans
through competent leadership for the production teams and all relevant
functions within the organization.
He/she will have the overall
responsibility of managing the Sugar Factory, Cogen, ethanol & water plants
respectively.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure increased realization of products in
quantities and quality that meets established customer, regulatory and
statutory quality requirements so as to build and sustain customer
satisfaction.
- Ensure efficient utilization of available
plant infrastructure & resources.
- Ensure adequate plant availability to ensure
that production targets are met at the least cost
- Develop efficiency strategies to ensure the
plant meets production goals and standards at minimal manufacturing costs;
- To optimize plant capacity utilization and
efficiencies to meet the targets through the development and implementation
of various improvement initiatives including Energy balance, TPM, Kaizen
and related workplace enhancement initiatives
- Optimize on benefits from outsourced
operations
- Engineer relevant plant optimization
initiatives to ensure continuous improvement is embedded in day to day
plant operations activities
- Create and maintain a high sense of urgency in
both understanding customer needs and meeting those needs.
- Reduce in-process resource wastages i.e.
water, electricity, juice and other materials through clearly laid down
proactive measures
- Establish a culture of first-time quality
across the entire process of manufacturing
- Embed safety culture in all activities at the
plant and take overall responsibility for management of SHE at the plant
- Act as the last line of defense for quality
control before finished products leave the production lines
- Determine priority of projects to be completed
and the material required, schedule time, equipment, budget and manpower
accordingly.
- Provide project management expertise and
ensure that all factory projects are delivered on target and on budget
- Determine priority of projects to be completed
and the material required, schedule time, equipment, budget and manpower
accordingly.
- Ensure compliance to all Company policies and
procedures and to all applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
- Provide project management expertise and
ensure that all factory projects are delivered on target and on budget
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical,
Electrical or Production Engineering or related field
- Master of Business Administration – Strategic
Management an added advantage.
- Must be Registered Engineer
- 10 years’ experience, 5 of which must have
been at senior management level.
Additional Attributes:
- Proven leader in leading change management,
driving Lean and efficiency initiatives.
- Ability to motivate, prioritize and plan to
meet business objectives.
- Ability to comprehend and apply process
improvement principles.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical
and project reports, financial reports and legal documents.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Chief Factory Services Officer
Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Chief Factory Services Officer
Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume
Job Title: Chief Agriculture Services Officer
Job Code:CASO/MS/150129
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumias, Kenya
Job Purpose: Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for
developing and implementing strategies to ensure sustainable production of
sugar cane in the Nucleus Estates & the
Out growers zones to meet factory
capacity demands in terms of quality and quantities delivered.
He/she will be accountable for policy
development and enforcement, key process management supervision, timely
direction on Agriculture business emerging challenges such as; fertilizer
sourcing, external cane sourcing, weed management options, timely sourcing of
support services ( land preparation & transport units)
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility on cane development,
maintenance, harvesting and cane loss management during harvesting and
transport. Take full control on field staff performance management.
- Ensure the timely supply of the right quality
and quantity of sugar cane to the factory to meet the organization’s targets
as set out in the strategic plan.
- Working hand in hand with relevant functions,
put in place measures to assure continued positive sugar cane supplier
relations within the out growers zones.
- Develop strategic alliances and working
relationships with stakeholders to ensure continued availability of
quality sugar cane at low costs and of the highest quality to meet the
annual factory demands
- To provide technical expertise in sugar cane
farming-extension services, soil fertility management and other related
operations.
- Lead the formulation and implementation of
strategic and operational plans for the department that are in line with
MSC business goals.
- Lead the department in technical direction and
timely cost effective innovations
- On an ongoing basis, lead agricultural
research on seed cane, fertilizer and soil fertility, improve production
per unit area of land.
- Avail latest research findings to production
efforts ensuring strategic implementation of on-going improvements.
- Offer timely support to all Agric functions in
terms of cane development (survey & roads), vehicle maintenance, and
farm inputs & cane transport unit availability & management.
- Put in place measures to ensure logistical
efficiencies are maintained in sugar cane harvesting handling and transportation
to the factory and planting sites;
- Maximize use of available ICT business systems
to ensure they provide an edge in delivering best practice.
- Oversee the preparation of the Department’s
annual operating and capital budgets ensuring that the budget conforms to
the overall business strategy and remaining accountable for its
implementation;
- Manage staff costs and other operating
expenditure on an on-going basis to significantly reduce the cost per ton
of Cane produced
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture
Engineering or related field
- Master of Business Administration – Strategic
Management or Masters of Science in Agriculture or related field an added
advantage.
- 10 Years’ experience in Management of
Agricultural services in a similar environment, 5 of which must be in
senior management
Additional Attributes:
- Results driven talented grower with a strong
desire to succeed.
- Excellent Communication skills
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
and dedication to the mission of MSC
- Good stakeholder management skills
- Good Financial management skills
- Good knowledge of Operations Planning
- Good negotiation & leadership skills
- Good presentation Skills
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Chief Agriculture Services Officer
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Chief Agriculture Services Officer
Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume
Closing Date: 13th
February, 2015