Our client, Brown’s Food Company, is
the umbrella brand for Brown’s Cheese, Delia’s Ice Cream and The Cracker Shack.
They make a range of high-quality natural cheeses, fast moving commodities e.g.
cheddar and mozzarella as well as butter and yoghurt.
They sell the products in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan.
They sell the products in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan.
The company is seeking to recruit a
highly talented individual to fill in the following position:
Floor Supervisor
Reporting to the Production Manager,
the Floor Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring and organizing
production workflow as well as ensuring all the products conform to the set
standards.
This position will be based in
Tigoni, Kiambu County.
Principal Accountabilities
·
Ensuring proper operation of the
factory tools and equipment
·
Providing manufacturing information
by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records
and data
·
Issuing and ensuring personnel are in
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as tools as necessary
·
Coordinating production planning to
ensure that products are supplied quickly and efficiently as per customer
demand
·
Ensuring product make sheets are
followed to the latter and scheduling and monitoring production shifts
·
Maintaining a safe and clean work
environment at all times by educating and directing personnel
·
Monitoring the post handling of
products to ensure conformity to standards
·
Maintaining safe and clean work
environment by training staff on proper use of equipment
·
Ensuring employees understand and
comply with all SOP’s and food safety guidelines
Key Skills and Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or
Diploma in any relevant field
·
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a
similar position in food processing industry
·
Excellent ability for planning,
development and operations
·
Excellent report writing skills,
communication skills and problem-solving skills
·
Proven team leadership skills
Assistant Milk Quality Assurance Officer
Reporting to the Milk Quality
Assurance Officer, the Assistant Milk Quality Assurance Officer will be
responsible for overseeing the procurement of dairy raw milk of the highest
quality, preparing and submitting monthly quality reports.
The incumbent will interface directly
with executive leadership, department managers, and third parties to drive
profitable growth and continuous improvement of company processes.
This position will be based in Embu
County.
Principal
Accountabilities
·
Assisting teams in applying information
for process improvement and resolution of quality issues
·
Participating in internal and
external supplier audits
·
Following up and analyzing customer
complains
·
Troubleshooting and taking corrective
action on the line
·
Overseeing proper hygiene in milk
handling processes and ensuring that the appropriate tests on milk are carried
out and recorded
·
Coordinating work and staff including
milk transporters
·
Putting in place best practices
across the business with focus on quality and efficiency
·
Assisting in preparing and submitting
milk purchasing reports
·
Assisting in enhancing efficiency and
effectiveness in the milk procurement process
Key
Skills and Qualifications
·
At least a Diploma in Food Science
and Technology or related course
·
At least 3 years of experience in a
quality assurance department for a company in the dairy industry
·
Must have food handler certification
·
Ability to make independent and
objective decisions
·
Excellent negotiating skills, report
writing skills, communication skills, problem solving skills as well as
critical thinking
Milk Quality Assurance Officer
Reporting to the Production Manager,
the Milk Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the
procurement of dairy raw milk of the highest quality, preparing and submitting
monthly quality reports.
The incumbent will interface directly
with executive leadership, department managers, and third parties to drive
profitable growth and continuous improvement of company processes.
This position will be based in Embu
County.
Principal
Accountabilities
·
Ensuring that milk received satisfies
the pre-scribed quality requirements of the company
·
Enhancing efficiency and
effectiveness in the milk procurement process
·
Overseeing proper hygiene maintenance
in the handling of milk and ensuring that the appropriate tests on milk are
carried out and recorded
·
Supervising and coordinating work and
staff including milk transporters
·
Ensuring that all dairy suppliers
meet the quality criteria of the company program
·
Continuously improving best practices
across the business with focus on quality and efficiency
·
Updating existing Food Safety
Procedures and documentation to keep up with changing requirements
·
Preparing and submitting daily,
weekly and monthly milk purchasing reports
Key
Skills and Qualifications
·
At least a Diploma in Food Science
and Technology or related course
·
At least 3 years of experience in a
quality assurance department in a company in the dairy industry
·
Must have food handlers’
certification
·
Excellent negotiation skills
·
Ability to make independent and
objective decisions
·
Excellent report writing skills,
communication skills and problem-solving skills as well as proven team
leadership skills
How
to Apply
Interested candidates are requested
to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating their current
and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of
three referees with the subject MILK QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER by COB 25th
January 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
