Premier Milk Processor in Eastern Kenya

Our Client, one of the premier milk processors owned by co-operative societies from Eastern Kenya has the following opportunities for senior management team to act as change managers.

1. General Manager/CEO

• Bachelors Degree preferably in business or management science.
• Any Professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• Those with engineering qualifications backed with diploma or professional qualification in business related courses shall be considered
• At least 7 years experience in a senior management position in FMCG or marketing co-operatives with proven track record.
• Must demonstrate superior understanding of the dairy sector, organizational leadership and ability to drive change in institutions.

2. Finance Manager

• Bachelors Degree in business related field preferably accounting/finance, Economics or Business Administration
• CPA(K)
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• At least 5 years experience in FMCG organizations

3. Production Manager

• Bachelors Degree in Food and Technology, Dairy Production
• Conversant with modern dairy processing practices and standards
• Ability to oversee the implementation of new production methodologies and mentor a team of young professionals
• At least 3 years experience in food manufacturing preferably dairy sector

4. Plant Engineer/Operations Manager

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with demonstrated success in maintenance of production machinery in a busy FMCG
• Conversant with installation and maintenance of processing machinery and new production facilities/technology
• Ability to document operational procedures and guide recovery procedures

5. Quality Control Manager

• Bachelors Degree in food science or related field
• Proven experience in quality standards and system audits including ISO and HACCP
• Ability to guide the implementation of quality systems and processes
• At least 3 years experience of quality assurance experience

6. Field Officer (Milk Procurement, AI and Extension Services)

1. Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science
2. Experience in animal husbandry, breeding and animal health management
3. Ability to communicate with rural farmers and train them in milk production, animal health and breeding
4. Conversant with modern AI services
5. At least 2 years experience in animal husbandry, farm record management, milk procurement

7. Sales and Marketing Officer

• Bachelors Degree in marketing or related field and at least 2 years experience in an FMCG environment
• Those with Diploma in sales and marketing and at least 5 years of experience in FMCG will be considered
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and supervise a team of sales representatives to exceed the set target
• Conversant with and ability to develop efficient distribution channels for dairy products

8. Human Resources Officer

• Higher Diploma in Human resource management
• At least 3 years experience in a busy organization
• Conversant with compensation, benefits and incentive schemes
• Ability to handle employee relations in a manufacturing setup

9. ICT Officer

• Diploma in computer Science/ICT
• Professional qualification in ICT related field such as networking, database management added advantage
• Ability to utilize ICT investments for efficient operations with the organization
• At least 2 years of experience in a busy organization

Qualified applicants should send their applications with CVs and testimonials via email address provided below by 27th September 2011.

Please quote current salary and expected Salary

Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted through telephone numbers indicated on their CVs.

Note: Indicate the position applied for in the subject of the email message

The Head
Co-operative Consultancy Services
Email: co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke