Manager, Plant Operations- Grade Kmc 3 at Kenya Meat Commission Full Time

The job description for this position includes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of policies, strategies, guidelines, and procedures related to plant operations.
• Facilitating the development of specifications and cost analysis of buildings, motor vehicles, and plant.
• Spearheading the preparation and installation of various equipment.
• Overseeing inspection and evaluation of buildings, construction works, and motor vehicles.
• Interpreting architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Overseeing the preparation of specifications and estimates for building renovations and maintenance works.
• Facilitating approval of building construction and maintenance contracts.
• Facilitating maintenance, repair, and construction activities in the Commission.
• Ensuring economical generation of steam and electrical power usage.
• Ensuring prescribed standards for industrial safety are applied as required by statutory regulating bodies.
• Overseeing all KMC projects from design, implementation to completion; Management of capex.
• Ensuring occupation safety and health within the Commission.
• Overseeing refrigeration and cold chain management.
• Ensuring maintenance of records for the plant.
• Ensuring availability of adequate water, machine spares, working tools, and equipment.
• Coordinating motor rewinding to ensure reliance in motor management.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the Department’s plans, budgets, and performance contract.
• Ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics.
• Managing and developing staff in the Department.

The qualifications for this position are:

• A Master’s degree in Civil/ Building/ Construction Technology/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Building/ Construction Technology/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Plant Operations or in a comparable and relevant position in the relevant field, which must be a senior management level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Work experience with manufacturing industry is an added advantage.
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the supply chain management function.

To apply for this position, send your application by mail or email to the addresses below. The application must be received by close of business on April 21, 2023.

Mail: The Managing Commissioner Kenya Meat Commission P.O Box 2-00204 ATHI RIVER.

Email: hr@kenyameat.co.ke

Please mark the envelope or email subject as “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for. Kenya Meat Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.