THE ORGANIZATION
Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural
export group employing 22,000
people and annually exporting 400
million stems of flowers , 7 million
kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of
black tea and 3 million kilos of tea
extract.
The organization is geographically
located in Nairobi , Naivasha ,
Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa,
together with 1, 200 vegetable
outgrowers located throughout the
country and 10 ,000 tea outgrowers.
The group has established itself as a
reliable , responsible , innovative and
sustainable producer with a deep
knowledge and passion for its
products.
Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Swire Group , maintains
strategic focus to develop a
sustainable business which in turn
drives integrations, development and
growth possibilities within Kenya
and internationally .
THE JOB
Reporting to the Factory Assistant
Manager, the job holder will be in
charge of the CTC / Driers/ Sorting
sections and shall ensure that all
manufacturing parameters
pertaining to food safety and quality
are achieved.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Ensure that all
manufacturing
parameters are
achieved e .g .
temperatures for
driers and
fermentation as
pertains to food
safety and quality
*Ensure that food
safety is achieved at
all times , through
maintaining good
manufacturing
parameters
*Ensure that
employees are in
protective gear and
adhere to health and
safety regulations
*Ensure that
employees are well
trained, conversant
with the working
environment and are
familiar with the
Factories Act
*Make and maintain all
documentation in
section of
responsibility
*Ensure adherence to
ISO 22000 Standards
*Ensure maintenance
of machinery is up to
date
*Ensure handing over
procedures are
followed strictly
*Ensure Fair Trade
standards are
adhered to at all
times
THE PERSON
*Diploma in
Engineering
( Preferably Plant /
Mechanical option) .
*Knowledge of ISO
22000, fair trade and
rain forest
certifications
*Computer literate
*3 years hands on
experience in
machinery operation
and maintenance
preferably in a tea
factory
*Excellent
communication skills
*Good organising and
planning skills
*Ability to work under
pressure with
minimum supervision
*Proven strong
supervisory,
administrative and
interpersonal skills .
*Must be a team
player and ready to
learn.
If you meet the requirements for
this position please submit an
application including a detailed CV,
your postal, email and telephone
contacts and names and addresses
of three referees to reach us not
later than 26th August 2011.
Human Resource Director
P O Box 223 – 20200
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke
Fax: 052 – 32053
Kericho
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
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