Assistant manager operation - Mombasa, Kenya - Finlays Kenya

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group's success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya's largest agricultural export group employing over 12,000 people and annually exporting over 130 million stems of flowers, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. The organization is geographically located in Kericho and Mombasa and works with over 10,000 tea out growers.

Finlays is a subsidiary of the Swire Group which is a diversified conglomerate, headquartered in London. It controls a large range of wholly owned businesses, including deep-sea shipping, cold storage, road transport, and agricultural activities, along with energy and oil businesses and investments. Swire controls a large property empire in Asia - mainly Hong Kong.

JOB SUMMARY

Finlays is a leading independent business-to-business supplier of tea, coffee, and extracts solutions to beverage brand owners worldwide. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative, and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group's success, and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for. Finlays is a subsidiary of the Swire Group, which is a diversified conglomerate, headquartered in London. It controls a large range of wholly owned businesses across nine countries selling into more than 80 countries worldwide. Our powerful global network gives us exceptional reach and comprises; Tea Processing Facilities, Trading and Sales Offices, Manufacturing / Extraction Sites, Blending Facilities, Packing Facilities, and Innovation Centres.We invite applications for the position of Assistant Manager Operation & Production at our Mombasa, Kenya operations.Finlays is an equal-opportunity employer. The Job holderReporting to the Senior Operation & Production Manager and as a member of the James Finlay Mombasa Management Team, the job holder is expected to develop plans and strategies including operational & shipment schedules, storage plans, and enforce programs that are essential to ensure efficient layout in and outside the warehouse. This includes warehouse evaluations and plans for improvements of services in terms of collection of teas from 3rd party warehouses, containers, blending and stuffing, and its subsequent delivery to the port in a timely manner.Minimum requirementsBachelor's degree in food science and technology or its equivalent.Must have at least 3 years' experience at the senior supervisor level in a busy warehouse operation with broad knowledge of material handling, warehousing, and transportation systems.Computer proficiency and knowledge with demonstrable development and ability to work with IT systems preferably ERP systems.Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of diverse backgrounds of personnel in a busy warehousing, logistics, and trading setup. Ability to communicate at all levels of hierarchy and to work under pressure in situations of complexity to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.Experience in leading teams and people management to deliver on target.Have knowledge of food safety and quality management systemBe results-oriented, and passionate about product quality and customer focus. Must be a team player.Knowledge of tea blending will be an added advantage. HOW TO APPLYIf you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail, and telephone contacts, current & expected remuneration, names, and addresses of three referees to reach us not later than 5th May 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating warehouse activities including value addition, container stuffing operations, and ensuring producer and JFM teas are kept safe and secure.Preparing out-turn reports, stocking out, generation of weight notes, and monitoring the inbound & outbound activities from the warehouse.Being at the center of supervision of labor and evaluating their utilization for effective labor cost control. Managing collection of teas and containers up to and including delivery of the same to the port.Ensuring company policies and other regulatory requirements including health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times.Maintain records of machinery daily utilization and operations metrics Undertaking monthly stock take and reconciliation process.Be fully involved in the day-to-day decision-making on quality control and assurance during production.Participate in budget preparation and monitoring of revenue generation by ensuring appropriate actions are made for the targets.Inspection of goods and services from suppliers 'warehouses.Support, Implement, and adhere to all food safety and Quality management systems. Requirements standard and work closely with the Quality Assurance team.Participate in performance appraisal of staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Decision making, Teamwork, Inspection of incoming goods, Logistics planning and management, Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP system (use of), Collaboration, Quality control and supervision, Team leadership, Warehouse management, Stock and inventory management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree