Job Description

Title: Tea Factory Manager

Location: Kiambu

Salary: Competitive

Our client is a leading tea manufacturer, with its factory based in Kiambu.

They seek to hire a well-experienced Factory Manager to lead the factory team in efficient and optimal production of the company’s tea blends.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the factory team to achieve operational goals in quality, yield, cost, delivery and output.


• Ensure that quality tea is produced in a timely manner.


• Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff


• Oversee all materials movement; from raw material purchases though the operations processes and up to finished goods storage and shipment


• Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operation.


• Ensure laid down policies and procedures for accounting, payment, purchasing and selling of tea, are adhered to.


• Develop and implement budgets and timescales with the General Manager


• Organize and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all materials and payments for suppliers and from customers


• Recruit suitably qualified staff and develop their skills to build a strong team


• Manage labor costs with support from the HR officer.


• Monitor standard of tea produced and implement quality control programs


• Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.


• Maintain records and compliance with local government bodies (NEMA, KEBS) to ensure the company is always compliant with government regulations

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Production Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.


• At least 5-year experience in tea factory and field operations.


• Proven experience in monitoring and supervising tea production


• Knowledge and experience in Food safety management system, Rainforest Alliance Certification and other certification standards in the tea sector


• Experience in people management and tea production supervision.


• Training and experience in tea manufacturing will be an added advantage.


• Knowledge and experience in Environmental, Occupational Health and safety in the workplace


• Strong with numbers and comfortable with technology


• Excellent Communication skills

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Tea Factory Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before Tuesday 26th January 2021.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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