Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for. Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.
 We intend to recruit a Panel Beater to join our Workshop in Ibis farm - Mt. Kenya Region (Near Nanyuki, - Laikipia).
 Determining vehicle damage and recommended repair procedureDoing any welding work required and removing damaged panels and fixing dents.Using mechanical and hydraulic equipment to straighten and realign chassis and body frames and using welding equipment to cut and join replacement sections or damaged panels.Rustproof vehicle, remove rough spots on vehicle panels, carrying out masking procedures.Colour matching and mixing paints, applying primer and finishing coats and polishing and waxing the finished paintwork.Desired Competences/QualificationsGovernment Trade Test 1Good communication skills.Three years experience in the same capacity in a busy Workshop will be an added advantage.Able to work with minimum supervision.If you fulfill the above requirements, send your application together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before 15th December 2012
Human Resources Manager
Finlays Horticulture (K) Limited
Private Bag
Nanyuki-10400
Applications can also be emailed to personnel.Sirimon@finlays.net
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Finlays Horticulture (K) Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

A vacancy has arisen for a Radiographer and we are looking for a dynamic and self-driven professional with excellent interpersonal and team working skills in addition to the qualifications outlined below.

The Job

Based in our Naivasha Region, the Radiographer will have the following key responsibilities:

taking radiological investigations;maintaining the radiological machines;maintaining regulatory records;keeping a record of consumables and non-consumables; andprocessing, verifying and maintaining patient information.The Person

We require a candidate with the following minimum qualifications:

Diploma in medical imaging sciences and a certificate in ultrasound imaging from a recognized institution;Certification by the Radiation Protection Board;Registration as a member of Society of Radiographers (SORK) ; andAt least 3 years continuous hands-on experience in ultrasonography.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222,
Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net to reach not later than 9th December 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1st January 2012 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The vacancies below have arisen for dynamic and self focused self starters with a passion for excellence, customers, people development and quality products.

Packhouse Manager - Flowers, Naivasha

The Job

Based in our Naivasha Region, the Packhouse Manager will have the following responsibilities:

providing leadership and direction to the packhouse teams;ensuring flowers are processed as per the customer specifications;maintaining quality product output;packhouse team performance appraisal and development;ensuring profitable use of company property;enforcing health and safety procedures and policies in the packhouse;inspecting packhouse documents to ensure accuracy and consistency at all times; andensure there is efficient product grading and processing.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

a graduate from a recognized university preferably in an agricultural related discipline;knowledge of Packhouse operations/ systems management;minimum 3 years experience in a similar role;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skillsknowledge of the principles of Kaizen will be an added advantageSpray Supervisors - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Spray Supervisors will have the following responsibilities:

monitoring, reporting and instituting control measures on all pests and diseases in the section;training; instructing and instituting follow ups on all plant management activities that drive production;proactive planning of daily activities and work allocation to staff and ensuring efficiency of all agronomic activities on crops;projecting weekly and daily labour requirements, observing attendance and reporting any shortfalls on productivity to management;monitoring the irrigation and fertigation efficiency and advising where alterations are needed for maximum crop production; andEnsuring compliance with Company Health & Safety policies.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

a degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with at least 3 years experience in roses/carnations. growing.
Candidates with a Diploma and extensive relevant experience may be considered;monitoring and evaluation skills;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;excellent record keeping and analytical skills; andknowledge in crop nutrition and pest management will be an added advantage.Senior Scout - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Senior Scout will have the following responsibilities:

monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases;reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels;monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures;monitoring plant growth and behaviour in response of elements of feeding;supervision of IPM approaches to pest and disease management as well as compiling IPM and conventional reports for management for action;verification of pest and disease infestation trends;coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality;verifying/validating of scouting reports to confirm accuracy and reliability;planning, organising and assigning scout’s duties and instituting on the job training;filing of scouting documents/reports;ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time;facilitating trials on new products prior to commercial use within the farm;ensuring orders for scouting purposes are placed on time.The person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture;pest & Diseases identification skills;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;excellent record keeping and analytical skills; andexperience in flower growing will be an added advantage.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

to reach not later than 16 September 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 November 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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The Organization

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetable outgrowers located throughout the country and 10,000 tea outgrowers.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integrations, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

The Job

Reporting to the Factory Assistant Manager, the job holder will be in charge of the CTC/ Driers/Sorting sections and shall ensure that all manufacturing parameters pertaining to food safety and quality are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all manufacturing parameters are achieved e.g. temperatures for driers and fermentation as pertains to food safety and qualityEnsure that food safety is achieved at all times, through maintaining good manufacturing parametersEnsure that employees are in protective gear and adhere to health and safety regulationsEnsure that employees are well trained, conversant with the working environment and are familiar with the Factories ActMake and maintain all documentation in section of responsibilityEnsure adherence to ISO 22000 StandardsEnsure maintenance of machinery is up to dateEnsure handing over procedures are followed strictlyEnsure Fair Trade standards are adhered to at all timesDiploma in Engineering ( Preferably Plant/Mechanical option).Knowledge of ISO 22000, fair trade and rain forest certificationsComputer literate3 years hands on experience in machinery operation and maintenance preferably in a tea factoryExcellent communication skillsGood organising and planning skillsAbility to work under pressure with minimum supervisionProven strong supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills.Must be a team player and ready to learn.If you meet the requirements for this position please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal, email and telephone contacts and names and addresses of three referees to reach us not later than 26th August 2011.

Human Resource Director
P O Box 223 – 20200
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke
Fax: 052 – 32053
Kericho

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

A vacancy has arisen for a senior food technologist who is a dynamic and self focused self starter with a passion for excellence, customers, people development and quality products.

Location

The position is based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, an operation which employs 1,100 people. Processed vegetables are packed in more than 150 different formats and are loaded daily through a dedicated air-bridge.

The Job

Reporting to the Director for Vegetables & Freight, the person will work as an integral part of the team in order to strategically provide technical service and expertise to our vegetable business by assisting to meet sales, profit and other targets.

Supported by the Group Technical Director, the person will set standards of safety, quality and trust to protect and enhance our own and our customers’ Brand Integrity.

The key responsibilities include:

providing leadership, direction, coaching and development to the vegetables technical team;working with the Group Technical Director to establish the Kenya Vegetable business Technical Policy that meets customers’ and our own aspirations;translating Finlays Fresh Produce and Customers Technical Policy into an implementation plan for the Kenya Vegetables business and our suppliers;ensuring that our vegetable products, systems and procedures are compliant with customers’ codes of practice and specifications;providing customer facing and supplier facing technical expertise;representing the company on technical issues with customers and suppliers;managing technical issues as necessary to minimise impact on customers and our own Brand;keeping up to date with technical developments and encouraging the continual development of products and processes;ensuring Quality Management Systems (QMS) for GAP and GMP are implemented both internally and by suppliers and utilising the QMS data to monitor and review performance, taking appropriate action and implementing product and process improvement;developing and implementing innovation and research plans;working closely with Finlays Fresh Produce team to deliver supply base strategy;providing up to date technical advice for specific areas of technical responsibility;effectively liaising and communicating with customer, technical, laboratory, development QC, commercial and operations teams; andprovide leadership and direction as the lead technical manager for nominated suppliers.The person

The ideal candidate must possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below.

Should be a graduate in a food related science with experience in technical aspects of a reputable vegetable business being a distinct advantage;Ten years demonstrable technical & managerial experience, devising and implementing business relevant strategy, preferably within a large company.
Depth of skill including problem solving and experience should ensure that sound people, line management and functional competence can be taken for granted;Self driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook with hands on approach to see things through to completion;Highly numerate and computer literate;Experience in handling and planning across a multi-site operation with good project management and preferably lean manufacturing knowledge;Able to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on commitments; andExcellent interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to gain senior management confidence.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.
Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net to reach not later than 19 August 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 October 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful

Visit www.kenyan-jobs.com for many more jobs in Kenya

The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The Job

This position has the following key responsibilities:

Maintaining databases including tuning database servers, performance monitoring while ensuring security, accurate and regular updates;Participation in the design and development of databases to meet existing and new user needs taking into account technological innovations;Facilitating the increasing demand for access to data - increasingly via the intranet and/or website;Devising, developing, implementing and on a regular basis testing disaster recovery and archiving procedures for databases;Supporting users of acquired or in-house developed applications and providing the required solution and resolving user needs and problems;Working closely with ICT project managers and other database programmers;Commissioning, installing and testing new applications;Writing and maintaining programming code and associated documentation;Analyzing client/server and micro-computer based software solutions compatibility with company requirements;Maintaining confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed;Documenting programming problems and resolutions for future reference.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

Fully familiar with Microsoft technologies with special emphasis on Visual BASIC, .Net framework, ASP.net as front-end development tools and MS Access, MS SQL server 2000/2005/2008 as back-end databases and IIS;Proficiency in enterprise reporting tools e.g. Crystal Report, MS reporting;Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003/2008 server and Windows XP & 7 desktop operating system, Exchange 2003 / 2010 mail server, and other applications relating to networking;MIS reporting skills;Competency in Epicor Scala financial accounting and/or Harvest IT ERP packages will be an added advantageAn MCSD will be given preferenceMinimum base qualification required is Bachelors in IT/IS/Computer Science/Business Studies;A Minimum of at least three years similar experience with a reputable company.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.
Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net to reach not later than 19 August 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 October 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Visit www.kenyan-jobs.com for many more jobs in Kenya

The organization

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetable out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea out growers in western Kenya.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

The Location

Based in Nairobi, but with frequent travel to Kericho, Naivasha and Mt Kenya regions.

The Position

Reporting administratively to the Finance Director, the Group Procurement & Logistics Manager will be responsible for leading a best in class department servicing the combined operations of the Kenya group.

The groups 5 divisions are managed through a matrix structure and the jobholder will be required to support operating units with due regard to multiple management structures, providing sound business leadership with timely proactive decision making and advice.

Key Responsibilities

Providing management and leadership to the procurement teams that currently exist within the organization, identifying opportunities for consolidation where appropriate;Strategically seeking to enhance group purchasing convergence and value for money, together with identifying new international supply bases that support the existing ‘value matrix’;Actively involved in large capex project spend sourcing and monitoring against budget with divisional executives;Spear heading cross group ‘lean’ inventory management solutions, implementing best practice working capital strategies and coordinating and identifying optimum residual value for disposal of obsolete holdings;Establishment of effective inventory distribution mechanisms;Facilitation in fleet performance monitoring, seeking to harmonise asset bases for effective operation of the same; andSpecific projects as requested by the executive or self initiated, particularly focusing on sustainability solutions.Experience, Background and Qualities
Of critical importance, the candidate needs to be a self starter with high enthusiasm and an ability to engender support and respect from a broad and diverse base of management.
Excellent relationship management skills required;A graduate in a supply chain / procurement discipline or a similar field;Registered Procurement practitioner with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;Minimum 5 years senior management experience and minimum 10 years procurement & logistics experience;Minimum 3 years experience in African context; andGood knowledge of MIS and Inventory / Stock Control systems.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the Finlays Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.finlayskenya@f-h.biz

to reach not later than 24 June 2011

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The organization

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetable out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea out growers in western Kenya.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

The Location

Based in Nairobi, but with frequent travel to Kericho, Naivasha, Mt Kenya and periodically Mombasa.

The Position

Reporting directly to the Horticulture and Estates Managing Directors, the Finance Director will be responsible for leading best in class Finance, ICT and Procurement departments servicing the combined operations of the Kenya group.

Kenya’s 5 divisions are managed through a matrix structure and the jobholder will be required to support operating units with due regard to multiple management structures, providing sound business leadership with timely proactive decision making and advice.

Key Responsibilities

A key and integral member of the executive board providing analysis, insight and advice;Providing management and leadership to the Finance, ICT and Procurement teams that currently exist within the organization, identifying opportunities for consolidation where appropriate;Provision of timely, accurate and relevant financial information to support business monitoring and decision making, together with comprehensive forward budget, forecast and strategy analyses;Strategically managing foreign exchange, tax, insurance and banking matters for the Kenya group;A key focus on managing ‘return’ on ‘capital employed’, deploying strategies to maximize the former and minimize the latter;Guiding procurement practices so as to achieve leverage from group convergence, international sourcing and overall value for money;Ensuring exceptional ICT service delivery, together with provision of system maintenance and development that meet the demanding needs of the organization, especially in respect of ERP systems;Support and monitoring (with the aid of internal audit) of a high quality control environment;As an executive, supporting the achievement of the groups goals in health, safety and sustainability;Chairmanship of the groups various provident and pension schemes managing >Ksh 1 billion of assets; andSpecific projects as requested or self initiated, particularly focusing on sustainable solutions.Experience, Background and Qualities
Of critical importance, the candidate needs to be a self starter with high enthusiasm and an ability to engender support and respect from a broad and diverse base of management.
Excellent relationship management skills required;A graduate and a qualified member of ICAEW/ICAS/ICPAK;Minimum 5 years senior management experience and minimum 10 years finance experience; andPrior experience in an African context would be advantageous.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Finlays Kenya Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.finlayskenya@f-h.biz

to reach not later than 24 June 2011.

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