Kenya Tea Development Agency is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the small holder sub—sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.
To ensure continued success and growth, we are looking for a dynamic, talented and self-driven individual to join our management team in this exciting and challenging position.
If you have the requisite skills and competencies we welcome you to be part of our great vision.
General Manager - Technical Services
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing Technical Services and ensuring availability of processing equipment and facilities for both KTDA- managed factories and Subsidiary companies.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure continued success and growth, we are looking for a dynamic, talented and self-driven individual to join our management team in this exciting and challenging position.
If you have the requisite skills and competencies we welcome you to be part of our great vision.
General Manager - Technical Services
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing Technical Services and ensuring availability of processing equipment and facilities for both KTDA- managed factories and Subsidiary companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and reviewing technical services policies and procedures in all units
- Compiling records and classifying status and performance of all units
- Ensuring continuous improvement of production techniques and methods, including processes
- Managing capital projects and ensuring implementation within approved budgets and schedules.
- Designing and establishing maintenance, safety and production standards
- Ensuring documentation of standards in all the production units
- Participating in the development of procurement policies, procedures and specifications for materials, equipment and spare parts
- Ensuring that products processed meet standards and specifications
- Ensuring observation of laid down Legislation.
- Managing the process of transfer and adoption of new technologies within the Group
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, or Production Engineering or equivalent,
- A Post-graduate Diploma in Project Management.
- Those in possession of a Master's degree in a relevant field will have an added advantage.
- Should be registered by the Kenya Engineers Registration Board.
- At least seven (7) years experience in the relevant field.
The General Manager - Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
P.O. Box 30213-00100
Nairobi
Email: recruitment @ ktdateas.com
