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New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold Crown, Safariland, Mala, La Yoghurt, Gold Crown and KCC Fresh among others.
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold Crown, Safariland, Mala, La Yoghurt, Gold Crown and KCC Fresh among others.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic
and result driven person to fill the following vacant position:
Factory Manager
Ref: NKCC/HR.07/FM/22/02/2019
Purpose: To manage and coordinate all the activities within a factory
Primary Responsibilities
·
Overseeing the administrative and
technical aspects of the different sections in the factory
·
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 factory management staff
·
Preparing the factory 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 NKCC’s representative in
charge of affairs within the defined region of operation
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science and
Technology, Dairy Technology or related field
Professional Qualification
·
Certified in ISO Systems Management /
Quality Management Systems / Food Management Systems
Experience
·
Six (6) years’ work experience as a
Production Supervisor or Quality Assurance Officer in a milk processing plant
Skills
·
Good people management skills
·
Results oriented
·
Ability to develop self and others
through coaching
·
Ability to work under immense
pressure with no supervision
Factory Engineer
Ref: NKCC/HR.08/FE/22/02/2019
Job Purpose: To
coordinate and supervise the general engineering activities at the factory
level.
Primary Responsibilities
·
Installation of all electrical
equipment as well as instruments for measuring, controlling and indicating.
·
Attending to machine breakdowns and
supervising daily maintenance.
·
Ensuring preventive maintenance is
carried out periodically.
·
Coordinating the reorder of supplies
and parts.
·
Maintaining records and reporting on
activities in the location.
·
Conducting training of new employees.
·
Supervising and coordinating the
duties of the engineering staff.
·
Providing technical guidance to staff
as well as training and inducting the new employees.
·
Overseeing the facilities’ safety
requirements and ensuring fire-fighting equipment is sound and all statutory
requirements.
·
Compiling reports on the activities
in the sub-section.
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering
(Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical) or its equivalent
Experience
·
Four (5) years’ work experience in a
busy manufacturing sector.
Skills
·
Ability to work well under pressure
and meet deadlines
·
Good analytical skills
·
Good report writing skills
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills
·
Basic supervisory skills
Plant Manager
Ref: NKCC/HR.09/PM/22/02/2019
Purpose: To
facilitate the procurement of milk, extension services and all administrative
operations at the cooling plant.
Primary Responsibilities
·
Ensuring the milk received is of good
quality and right quantities
·
Handling farmers and milk suppliers’
concerns
·
Ensuring plant operations are cost
effective
·
Reporting plant issues to the head
office
·
Controlling and monitoring all
resources
·
Supporting events such as Farmers
Field Days, workshops and forums
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ degree in Animal Science
Animal Husbandry or related field.
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ experience in the
Dairy Industry
Skills
·
Proficient with office computer
applications
·
Prior experience supervising a unit /
others doing similar work
·
Excellent analytical skills
·
Well-developed report writing skills
·
Time management skills and attention
to detail
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills
·
Demonstrated supervisory skills
Production Supervisor
Ref: NKCC/HR.10/PS/22/02/2019
Job Purpose: To
supervise, coordinate and control milk reception, processing and packaging as
well as oversee dispatch of the same to the stores department.
Primary Responsibilities
·
Supervising the production staff
·
Planning, coordinating and executing
daily production activities
·
Ensuring quality standards are
achieved and maintained.
·
Controlling, reconciling and
balancing factory/plant stocks
·
Preparation of periodic reports
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Food
Science/Dairy Science & Technology or related field.
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ work experience in a
busy milk processing plant.
Skills
·
Familiarity with standard office
computer applications
·
Ability to work well and meet
deadlines
·
Good analytical skills
·
Good report writing skills
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills
·
Basic supervisory skills
Workshop Supervisor – Motor Vehicle Workshops
Ref: NKCC/HR.11/WS/22/02/2019
Job Purpose: Supervision
and coordination of Motor Vehicle maintenance activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Plans and coordinates operations on
the workshop floor.
·
Ensures that vehicles are properly
maintained and repaired.
·
Oversees cleanliness and safety in
the workshop and its environs.
·
Ensures that all documents in the
workshop are properly maintained and up to date.
·
Ensures that all company vehicles are
prepared for annual general police inspection on time.
·
Allocates duties to the workshop
staff.
·
Any other duties assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
HND in Motor Vehicle Engineering or
equivalent.
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ relevant experience
in a busy Motor Vehicle Workshop
·
Three (3) years’ supervisory
experience
Skills
·
Computer literacy and familiarity
with standard office computer applications.
·
Ability to work well under pressure
and meet deadlines
·
Ability to supervise a large
workforce
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills
Executive Secretary
Ref: NKCC/HR.12/ES/22/02/2019
Purpose: Administration
of the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer’s Office
Key Responsibility
·
Attending to all issues appertaining
to the Managing Directors office and taking orders from him.
·
Managing and maintaining the Managing
Directors schedules by highlighting activities, updating and managing his diary
and keeping the Managing Director informed of the same.
·
Managing MD’s calendar requiring
interaction with both internal and external executives to coordinate a variety
of complex executive meetings and activities.
·
Performing standard office procedures
such as appointments, processing mails, answering phone calls and ordering
supplies.
·
Preparing reports, memos letters and
other documents as requested by the Managing Director.
·
Reading and analyzing incoming memos
submission and reports to determine their significance and plan their
distribution.
·
Receiving visitors and determining
whether they should be given access to the Managing Director.
·
Acting as a link between the Managing
Director and Heads of departments
·
Ensuring mail is received, sorted and
dispatched to the various offices on a daily basis.
·
Responding to visitors and callers
promptly and courteously
·
Managing the senior management files
in a private and confidential manner.
·
Ensuring all correspondence is
prepared on a daily basis.
·
Ensuring filing of documents on a
daily basis
·
Managing the Board of Directors in
liaison with the Company Secretary
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Secretarial
Studies / Business Administration or related field
Professional Qualifications
·
Secretarial Studies
·
Diploma in Public Relations &
Communication
Experience
·
Six (6) years’ experience in a
similar position in a busy environment preferably a Government institution.
Skills
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
·
Well-developed planning and
organizing skills
·
Proficient with office computer
applications
·
Time management skills and attention
to detail
·
Demonstrated supervisory skills
·
Excellent shorthand skills and typing
speed of 50w/m
Sales Representative
Ref: KCC/HR.13/SR/22/02/2019
The
Sales Representative will be Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager. To ensure
the products are available in the market at all times
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Supervising the direct selling and
marketing of the products.
·
Prospecting for new clients and
markets.
·
Set targets and monitor performance
of the different sales routes.
·
Overseeing the collection of debt.
·
Generating periodic reports (sales
reports, market intelligence reports, debt collections reports).
·
Resolving market disputes (customer
care services)
·
Ensuring proper use of resources
allocated for the area e.g. crates
·
Ensuring pricing of products is done
uniformly in the outlets.
·
Executing sales promotions and
overseeing merchandising activities.
·
Managing and controlling credit among
clients.
·
Any other duties as assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Sales &
Marketing or business related course
·
Valid BCE Driving License
·
Certificate of Good Conduct
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ experience as a
salesperson, two (2) of which must be in a supervisory position.
Skills
·
Familiarity with standard office
computer applications
·
Ability to work well under pressure
and meet deadlines
·
Good analytical skills
·
Good report writing skills
·
Good interpersonal and communications
skills
·
Basic supervisory skills
Depot Manager
Ref: NKCC/HR.14/DM/22/02/2019
Purpose: The
job holder is responsible for ensuring availability of all ranges of products
to the sales team, coordinating transport of products, ensuring optimum level
of stock holding and ensuring efficient distribution.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Plan for stock availability
·
Coordinate stores operations.
·
Inspect store hygiene and
cleanliness.
·
Report on stocks and transport
·
Monitor security.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Supply Chain
Management, Materials Management or Business-related field.
Professional qualification
·
Diploma in Procurement or Materials
Management
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ experience with two
(2) years in a supervisory level.
Skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Computer literacy
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
·
Communication skills
Salesman / Saleslady
Ref: NKCC/HR.15/SM/L/22/02/2019
Job Purpose: The
Sales lady/man reporting to the Sales Representative Manager will ensure the
products are available in the market at all times
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Receiving stocks for distribution
from the sales depot
·
Verifying stocks as well as loading
products on and off the distribution vehicles
·
Distributing products to outlets and
invoicing the customer and collecting daily sales.
·
Collection of crates issued from the
outlets and returning back to the sales depot
·
Processing of the sales order for the
next day
·
Reconciliation of stocks, crates and
daily sales done.
·
Obtain official receipt confirming
banking of daily sales
·
Prepare route sales reports
·
Prospecting for new clients
·
Reporting to the Sales
Representatives on any news and happenings in the market.
·
To manage returns as per instructions
issued by the Sales Representative.
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Diploma in Sales & Marketing or
related field.
·
Certificate of Good Conduct
·
Valid Driving license of BCE Class
with over three (3) years accident free experience
Experience
·
Three (3) years’ experience as a
Salesperson in an FMCG Company
Skills
·
Computer literacy and familiarity
with standard office computer applications, working experience with SAP will be
an added advantage.
·
Ability to work well under pressure
and meet deadlines
·
Adaptability
·
Good command of English
·
Excellent interpersonal and
negotiation skills
Security Assistant
Ref: NKCC/HR.16/SA/22/02/2019
Job Purpose: To
provide support to the security function and ensure physical security of
company property, assets and employees
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Liaising with contracted guards in
the prevention of crime within the facility
·
Investigating cases/incidents of
crime on company premises and reporting on the same to the Security Manager
·
Collaborating with the Security
Manager in assessing and determining responses to cases/incidents of insecurity
·
Collect and record evidence and
documents and prepare reports detailing investigation findings
·
Any other duties assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Diploma in Criminology OR Certificate
in Criminology with / Military training / Police Officer level of ‘Major’ and
above
Professional qualification
·
Certificate in Military / Police
Training
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ experience as a
Police Officer or Security Officer
Skills
·
Good investigative skills
·
Good report writing skills
·
Results oriented
·
Attention to detail
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills
·
Team playing skills
·
Ability to follow through on defined
task
Lab Assistant
Ref: NKCC/HR.17/LA/22/02/2019
Purpose: To
ensure testing of milk and its by-products in accordance to the set standards
Primary Responsibilities
·
Analyzing the bacteriological and
microbiological content of milk and milk products
·
Analyzing the chemical content of
milk and milk products
·
Grading the milk at the point of
receipt
·
Sampling the milk at the various
stages of processing
·
Standardizing of chemicals used in
analysis in the milk
·
Testing the detergent concentration
before the cleaning process
·
Cleaning of the laboratory
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Degree in Biochemistry/Dairy Technology/Lab
Technology/Food Science or related field with over two (2) years’ experience in
a busy organization OR
·
Diploma in Biochemistry/Dairy
Technology/Lab Technology/Food Science or related field with over four (4)
years’ experience in a busy organization.
Skills
·
Good record keeping skills
·
Attention to detail
·
Change agility (flexible)
·
Ability to follow through on defined
tasks
Technician
Ref: NKCC/HR.18/T/22/02/2019
Job Purpose: To
coordinate and supervise the general engineering activities at the factory and
to promptly attend to breakdowns at the factory.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Attending to machine breakdowns and
supervising daily maintenance.
·
Ensuring preventive maintenance is
carried out periodically
·
Organising the workshop and stores
activities
·
Coordinating the re-order of supplies
and parts
·
Conducting training of new employees
·
Conducting preventive and corrective
maintenance of factory machinery and equipment
·
Ensuring proper utilisation of spare
parts and advising on stock levels of the same
·
Any other duties assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Higher Diploma in Engineering or
related field
Experience
·
Five (5) years’ supervisory level
experience in a manufacturing set up
Skills
·
Ability to work well under pressure
and meet deadlines
·
Good analytical skills
·
Good report writing skills
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills
·
Basic supervisory skills
How to Apply
If
you meet the above requirements, please send HARD COPIES of your applications
quoting the Name and Reference Number of position applied for on the covering
letter and envelope, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating
current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials and contacts of at least
three references and daytime telephone contacts to:
The
Chief Manager, Human Resource & Administration
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd.
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100
Nairobi.
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd.
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100
Nairobi.
N/B:
Please note that all applications MUST BE sent through the above address ONLY
and NOT later than 8th March 2019 by 5 p.m.
‘New
KCC is an equal opportunity Employer and persons with disability are encouraged
to apply.”