Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 22, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kinangop Dairy Limited (KDL) is a Kenyan Company that specializes in the processing and packaging of fresh milk and other high value dairy products. The Company is seeking to recruit a highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the position of Technical Manager. Reporting to the General Manager Factory, the Manager will be stationed at the Company's Head Office located in Ndunyu Njeru, North Kinangop, Nyandarua County, about 120km from Nairobi. The successful candidate shall manage the Company's Research and Development function, manufacturing and technical support activities. The candidate shall be responsible for the technical aspects of dairy processing and instrumentation, including design, manufacture and intellectual Property. .

  Job Responsibilities:
• Able to develop new innovation systems as agreed by the Leadership Team.
• Oversee and coordinate maintenance of mechanical, electronic, electrical and other software components of Company's equipment.
• Manage the generation and preservation of the Company's Intellectual Property including archiving storage of designs, documentation of know-how, preparation of patent applications and general maintenance of the Company's IP portfolio
• Provide technical support to operational functions in the most efficient manner for all concerned to ensure set targets are met on a continuous basis.
• Maintain a clear view at all times of the R&D and Technical Support including financial performance.
• Foster a climate and culture where QHSE issues are addressed effectively and speedily.
• Support and ensure compliance with Quality Health & Safety regulations, the Quality and Environmental standards and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Improve the effectiveness of the Company's internal systems, increase efficiency and reduce administrative overheads.
• Be in-charge of all utilities equipment in production, cooling hubs, depots and all factory equipment: tracks and ensure effective preventive maintenance and spares stocks to avoid any equipment failures.
• Be in charge of Generators fuels, Boiler fuel (firewood or furnace) quality and quantity to support smooth operations.
• Monitor and ensure ordering & receipt of quality spare parts.
• Shall supervise Engineers, Technicians, operators and other team members.
• Shall be a Member of Factory Technical committee.
• Shall be a Member of OHAS committee.

Job Skills:
• Must be effective and impactful communication, negotiation, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Must exercise good teamwork and facilitate proper information flow downwards, sideways and upwards throughout the departments of the Company.
• Self-motivated individual and must demonstrate leadership and management skills.

Job Qualifications:
• The successful candidate must be a University Graduate in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a reputable university.
• Experience in or Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing project management will be an added advantage.
• Must have over 10 year practical experience in Mechanical Electrical/ Electronic Engineering in a very busy environment
• Must be Computer literate with strong competence in MS office package including but not limited to Excel, access, power point and engineering auto-cards.
• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG manufacturing sector at senior level in the technical/ engineering department. Experience in the dairy sector will be an added advantage.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their applications together with detailed CVs and copies of their academic and professional certificates stating their email address, daytime telephone contact and contact details of three referees to the following email address; info@maongandonye.com , not later than 2nd December 2019
KDL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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