Mill Manager Jobs in Thika ,Kenya

Mill Manager Jobs in Thika ,Kenya


  • our client is an established maize milling company based in Thika.

  • They seek to hire a Mill Manager to oversee the planning and coordination of the production processes and ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently and finished products meet quality standards.

  • The job holder will be ensuring optimal operation and maintenance of the plant machinery to achieve scheduled productivity at set quality and budgeted costs.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Production planning and implementing the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective production schedules and engineering processes to meet production requirements.

  • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly and sales orders and plan production/work orders/schedule and processes and ensure execution to meet production targets.

  • Review orders progress and adjust production schedules as appropriate.

  • Review and recommend modifications to production processes and operations to make sure that production output, standards, and quality targets are achieved.

  • Monitoring and recording the maize meal production processes and taking necessary corrective measures should the process deviate from standard operating conditions that ensure optimum productivity and quality products.

  • Ensuring correct amounts of materials usage for cost effective production and that the produced maize meal meets statutory requirements/specifications including fortification.

  • Ability to attain maize meal outputs requirements to meet budgeted sales targets as well as satisfy desired warehouse inventory levels.

  • Maximizing maize meal extraction through correct rollers-settings, sieves maintenance and conditioning parameters.

  • Execution of Planned maintenance activities to maximize plant up-time and ensure proper care of all plant equipment.

  • Ensuring that all Exhaust systems
    and other mill machinery are operating correctly.

  • Ensure adherence to scheduled cleaning regimes and fumigation.

  • Efficient labor planning to achieve man-hour productivity targets, mentor and coach operators for skill development.

  • Maintaining accurate milling and equipment’s performance data to inform right strategic decisions. Accurate daily production and process performance records is critical.

  • Knowledge of maize grain quality aspects/specifications and basic storage requirements to guide procurement and store personnel appropriately.

  • Any other duty assigned by Management.

    Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering / Food Technology or other related course
    Or Diploma in Production Technology with at least 5 years’ experience in a busy grain milling environment

  • Technical skills in plant and Equipment maintenance

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Team player – strong People management

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to meet strict deadlines

  • Integrity

    How to Apply

  • If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience,

  • please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Mill Manager – Milling Company) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 21st January 2021.

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