Job Title: Milk Chilling Plant Quality Supervisor

Location: Keringet, Kenya

KCSEED foundation is a community owned foundation based at Keringet Location of Kuresoi District in Kenya. Keringet Community Social Economic and Environmental Development Programme is an initiative of the KCSEED foundation modeled on Global Management Approach (GMA) where community members start by mapping the available resources and asking themselves what they can do to effectively and efficiently use the resources for community member’s health and prosperity. The 5 year programme commenced in April 2012. 
The programme is funded by Gorta. The overall aim of this programme (achievable in 5 years) is a healthy community which is socially, economically and culturally developed, living in harmony with their environment.KCSEED foundation wishes to recruit a Milk chilling plant quality supervisor to be based at KCSEED office in Keringet.

Job Title: Milk Chilling Plant Quality Supervisor

Location: Keringet, Kenya

Main Purpose: To drive and manage the raw milk supply, chilling and dispatch logistics and quality control services of Keringet Milk Chilling Plant.

Terms: Contract, Full time 

Job Outline: The job holder will be responsible and accountable for all raw milk collection logistics and quality control activities of Keringet Milk Chilling Plant. 

The jobholder will work under the supervision of the chilling plant manager and will be based at KCSEED Kimalany office 2 kilometers from Keringet town along Keringet Molo tarmac road. S/he will directly supervise milk graders based at several milk collection centres(MCC). S/he will partner with KCSEED programme manager, food and economic security officer and other key partners in the dairy and livestock production industry.

Reporting to: Milk Chilling Plant Manager

The jobholder will be responsible for the following activities:

Procurement, quality control, chilling and dispatch of Raw Milk

S/he will ensure that all milk received and sold by the plant satisfies the prescribed quality requirements of the Dairy plant and its customers.S/he will be in charge of all cooling plant and field quality operations and management, and will be an advisor to the Management Committee on milk quality issues.Responsible for organization quality management; planning, mobilizing and organizing resources, leading the chilling plant quality team, controlling quality enhancing facilities and equipment, and coordinating and controlling quality issues.Will supervise the performance of all the quality staff members, develop work plans and oversee their implementation, be accountable for quality decisions related to milk procurement and supplier.Development and implementation of milk quality policy, strategies, work plan, budget for the organization including providing technical assistance and training of staff and farmers on milk quality issues.Documentation of milk procurement and quality processes in KCSEED Milk chilling plant including preparation of periodic milk procurement and quality reports to be submitted to the board.Advice the chilling plant Manage and milk collection clerks on milk quality issues and conduct farmer/ field visits on periodic basis or in case there are milk quality problems which need his/her attention.S/he ensures maintenance of proper hygiene standards at the chilling plant and ensure the quality of milk in the coolers is not compromised. Conduct regular Milk testing as established by the chilling plant manager.Facilitation of budgeting and procurement of milk quality facilities and equipment for the company.Custodian of milk quality equipment for the company and proper handling of plant machinery in accordance with the defined operations and maintenance procedures.Manage the maintenance and service calendar of the quality equipment and Liaise with chilling plant approved Technician to ensure that the equipment and facilities are in working condition.Promotion of linkages and good public relations with the stakeholders especially farmers.Ensure efficient transportation of milk to the processors without compromising on quality issuesDesign and manage raw milk collection logistics right from the farmer to milk processor.Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chilling Plant Manager.Ensure that the plants’ operations and status are within the safeguards of the law, contract and market quality standards and ensure that all licenses for quality purposes are in place.Diploma in Dairy Technology or food scienceMinimum 3 year hands-on experience in a chilling or milk processing plant.Well versed with the local and international regulations pertaining to the dairy industryAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Excellent verbal/written communication skills and Computer literate.If you meet the above requirements please write via email by 4:00 PM of 11th April 2014 to; Chairman BOT, Keringet CSEED Foundation Trust, P.O. Box 118-20131, Keringete-mail- info@keringetcseedfoundation.org, subject-application for employment Milk chilling plant Quality Supervisor.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Milk Chilling Plant Manager

Location: Keringet, Kenya

KCSEED foundation is a community owned foundation based at Keringet Location of Kuresoi District in Kenya. Keringet Community Social Economic and Environmental Development Programme is an initiative of the KCSEED foundation modeled on Global Management Approach (GMA) where community members start by mapping the available resources and asking themselves what they can do to effectively and efficiently use the resources for community member’s health and prosperity. The 5 year programme commenced in April 2012. 
The programme is funded by Gorta. The overall aim of this programme (achievable in 5 years) is a healthy community which is socially, economically and culturally developed, living in harmony with their environment. KCSEED foundation wishes to recruit a Milk chilling plant manager to based at KCSEED office in Keringet.

Job Title: Milk Chilling Plant Manager

Location: Keringet, Kenya

Main Purpose of Role: To drive and manage the activities of Keringet Milk Chilling Plant.

Terms: Contract, Full time 

Job Outline: The job holder will be responsible and accountable for all the activities of Keringet Foods Company Milk Chilling Plant. 

S/he will work to ensure that all operations of the Keringet Foods Company Milk Chilling Plant are as per the business plans. S/he will direct, promote and coordinate the operations of Chilling plant to ensure effective and efficient management of chilling plant operations. The chilling plant manager GM will also ensure that all employees are performing their job responsibilities and meeting expectations in all areas of their job descriptions hence.

The jobholder will work under the supervision of the General Manager (GM) and will be based at KCSEED Kimalany office 2 kilometers from Keringet town along Keringet Molo tarmac road. 

S/he will work directly with the chilling plant supervisor and other staff. S/he will partner with KCSEED programme manager, food and economic security officer and other key partners in the dairy and livestock production industry.

 Reporting to: General Manager

The jobholder will be responsible for the following activities:

1. Procurement, chilling and Marketing of Raw Milk

Design and manage raw milk collection logistics right from the farmer to milk processor.Manage the milk chilling process and transfer logistics between the chilling plant and milk processor and ensure milk dispatch documentation and delivery notes issued by chilling plant to accompany milk dispatch and the receipts received from processor to acknowledge receipt of the milk are reconciled daily.Organize and lead milk supplier mobilization and registration meetingsPlan raw milk marketing and sales activities and review results and expectations with Quality supervisor.Ensure the milk supplier’s database is updated daily and statements delivered to suppliers on a daily basis.Ensure milk supplier’s payroll is prepared and money is wired to milk suppliers accounts on time.Establish daily raw milk supply targets for individual milk grading clerks and jointly develop plans to achieve them.Prepare and deliver (and where necessary, present) to the persons designated by the GM, timely and accurate reports in accordance with the formats given.Be responsible for setting periodic targets within the business plan, in conjunctions with the GM, and directing the business to achieve, or supersede, those targets.Facilitate and provide all known information to assist in internal and external audits as ordered by the GM.3. Total Customer SatisfactionThe Chilling plant Manager provides quality services to milk suppliers and provides quality products to milk processors.Establish a feedback mechanism that positively and quickly responds to milk suppliers and processors concerns.4. Staff Supervision Training and DevelopmentThe chilling plant manager will be ultimately responsible for the performance of all chilling plant staff hence S/he will participate in supervision of all chilling plant staff as well as in making hiring and termination recommendations.Developing and communicating chilling plant goals and results to chilling plant employees in liaison with the General ManagerDevelop and review budgets and work plans with chilling plant supervisor monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearlyDetermining workloads and schedules, assigning chilling plant employee responsibilities and maintaining job descriptionsUndertake employee performance reviews.Organizing and holding regular employee meetings5. Effective Business ManagementBe responsible for ensuring profitability and growth of the Dairy plant and making timely decisions and actions to facilitate this.The manager executes the chilling plant business plans (key elements include: fiscal responsibilities, manpower planning and marketing).Be responsible for planning, supervising and control of the resources of the plant including: staff, equipment, facilities, finances, stocks, etc. Ensure that efficiency and sustainability are achieved wherever possibleBuilding and maintaining positive relationships with community members, government departments and other collaborators, shareholders, suppliers, customers, and the general business communityEnsure that plants` operations and status are within the safeguard of the law and ensure that all licenses are in place.Implement and ensure all contracts between the plant and other business partners, i.e. milk processing contracts are up to date.8. Perform any other duties as assigned by the GM
Qualifications and experience:Degree in Dairy Technology, food science, Agri-business, Economics or equivalentMore than 4 years hands on management experience in related fieldExcellent verbal/written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and discipline.Experience in working for Dairy Cooperative/Company will be an added advantage.If you meet the above requirements please write via email by 4:00 PM of 11th April 2014 to; Chairman BOT, Keringet CSEED Foundation Trust, P.O. Box 118-20131, Keringet, e-mail- info@keringetcseedfoundation.org, subject-application for employment Milk chilling plant manager.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cherangany Dairy Group  is a farmer owned dairy with over 2000 registered farmers located in
Kachibora in Trans-Nzoia District Kenya. The Dairy, established in 2009, is seeking a highly innovative
individual with strong business and entrepreneurial skills to fill the position of CHILLING PLANT
MANAGER.

Reporting to the management committee, the Manager will be in charge of all cooling plant
operations and will be an advisor to the Management Committee. S/he will supervise the
performance of all staff members, develop work plans and oversee their implementation, be
accountable for procurement decisions and manage supplier relations.

The manager will be expected to steer growth, drive efficiency and ensure profitability of the
cooling plant.

Minimum Qualifications
• University degree in any business related course or a diploma in Co-operative
Management. Those candidates with accounting/ Finance, food and dairy technology
qualifications will have an added advantage.
• 2 years experience in managing cooling plants or management experience in a related
field.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment towards problem resolution.
• Drive, commitment and other entrepreneurial skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent analytical skills

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and a detailed CV by
email (as one document) to cheranganyjobs@gmail.com by 20th June 2011. Only qualified
candidates will be contacted

Cherangany Dairy is an equal opportunity employer

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Sirikwa Dairies Ltd is a registered farmer owned dairy company located approximately 45 Kilometers from Eldoret town, along Chepkoilel campus- Sirikwa road. It is located in Sirikwa Township in Uasin Gishu North County.

Owing to this growth, the company wishes to appoint a key member of staff to perform the functions of a Chilling Plant Manager for our dairy business in Sirikwa
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong managerial background and track record in the dairy subsector, with a particular focus on managing a dairy enterprise through a milk chilling plant.

Responsibilities:

* Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the company’s mission and vision.
* Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
* Ensuring all departments operate efficiently, meeting both the farmers’ expectation of service and the companies’ expectation of profitability
* Establish an annual operations plan in support of all departments and in accordance with the overall strategic plan and growth objectives of the company to ensure the accomplishment of approved business plans
* Work with Production, Technical, Quality, Sales & Finance team towards achieving the company’s objectives
* Encourage clear leadership responsibility regarding the creation and nurturing of a business environment in which “what gets measured gets managed”
* Maintain dedicated and cohesive focused teams with elevated expectations to meet current and future needs of our company

Preferred Skills and qualifications:

* A university graduate with a degree preferably in business
* Knowledge and experience in organizational and operations management
* Demonstrated leadership & vision in managing a team or major projects/initiatives.
* Two years of experience working as a Manager in a dairy company or related enterprise
* Strong knowledge of technical, finance and regulatory issues within the dairy industry
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
* Budget development and oversight experience
* A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
* Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
* Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
* Ability to look at situations from several points of view
* Persuasive with details and facts
* Delegate responsibilities effectively

If you strongly believe you are a strong candidate for this position and posses these skills, please email your application letter and CV to sirikwad@yahoo.com Not later than 30th May 2011

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Sirikwa Dairies Ltd is a registered farmer owned dairy company located approximately 45 Kilometers from Eldoret town, along Chepkoilel campus- Sirikwa road. It is located in Sirikwa Township in Uasin Gishu North County.

Owing to this growth, the company wishes to appoint a key member of staff to perform the functions of a Chilling Plant Manager for our dairy business in Sirikwa
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong managerial background and track record in the dairy subsector, with a particular focus on managing a dairy enterprise through a milk chilling plant.

Responsibilities:

* Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the company’s mission and vision.
* Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
* Ensuring all departments operate efficiently, meeting both the farmers’ expectation of service and the companies’ expectation of profitability
* Establish an annual operations plan in support of all departments and in accordance with the overall strategic plan and growth objectives of the company to ensure the accomplishment of approved business plans
* Work with Production, Technical, Quality, Sales & Finance team towards achieving the company’s objectives
* Encourage clear leadership responsibility regarding the creation and nurturing of a business environment in which “what gets measured gets managed”
* Maintain dedicated and cohesive focused teams with elevated expectations to meet current and future needs of our company

Preferred Skills and qualifications:

* A university graduate with a degree preferably in business
* Knowledge and experience in organizational and operations management
* Demonstrated leadership & vision in managing a team or major projects/initiatives.
* Two years of experience working as a Manager in a dairy company or related enterprise
* Strong knowledge of technical, finance and regulatory issues within the dairy industry
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
* Budget development and oversight experience
* A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
* Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
* Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
* Ability to look at situations from several points of view
* Persuasive with details and facts
* Delegate responsibilities effectively

If you strongly believe you are a strong candidate for this position and posses these skills, please email your application letter and CV to sirikwad@yahoo.com Not later than 30th May 2011

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