Agronomist, Harvesting and Transport Manager, Field Workshop Manager, Procurement Manager

Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated in Western Kenya along Awasi – Nandi Hills road (about 55km from Kisumu). We seek for suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions:
Agronomist
Reporting to: Head of Agriculture (Production)
Overall Purpose

Responsible for effectively developing agronomic technologies, monitoring the implementation and advising on the correct intervention with the aim of achieving maximum / optimum sugarcane yields and sugar recovery.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate sugar cane varieties through field experimentation with the aim of developing high sugar yielding varieties
• Evaluate agricultural inputs i.e. fertilizers and herbicides through field experimentation to determine their optimum application rates.
• Monitor soil and crop nutrient status for purposes of use for fertilizer recommendations.
• Co-ordinate the establishment of seed cane nurseries and certification of other seed material to ensure availability of high quality seed cane material in the zone
• Audit sugarcane production operations in both Nucleus Estate and Outgrowers to ensure adherence to Chemelil Sugar Company set standards.
• Monitor and provide meteorological data for planning and scheduling of sugarcane production operations
• Collaborate with other sugar companies and research institutions on research programmes.
• Control resources in the section and ensure operations are within budget
• Monitor quality of cane being delivered to the factor first expressed juice and make recommendations to management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Certification of Agro-inputs procured by the company
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organisational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices
• Initiate and participate in organisational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organisational effectiveness
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance
• Review incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Agronomy/Soil Science.
• At least 2 years experience in the sugar industry

Harvesting and Transport Manager
Reporting to: Head of Agriculture (Field Services)
Overall Purpose

Responsible for overseeing the harvesting and delivery of adequate and quality milling cane so as to sustain the optimisation of the factory’s crushing capacity.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all cane harvesting and transport operations to ensure cane delivery to the factory within 48hours.
• Prepare and ensure adherence to effective cane harvesting programme in consultation with Agriculture Manager.
• Oversee preparation and adherence of the cane cutting and transport programmes.
• Ensure strict observance of cane harvesting practices and transport regulations and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with company green cane harvesting regulations.
• Liaise with factory personnel to ensure delivery of adequate and quality milling cane for optimal utilization of crushing capacity.
• Liaise with field workshop personnel to ensure availability of vehicles for supervision and labour.
• Prepare and control the budget for the section
• Prepare and sign contracts with cane harvesting and transport contractors.
• Attend to issues related to farmers, representatives and other stakeholders
• Checks and approves payment invoices for cutting and transport contractors.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organisational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance
• Review incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering
• Professional qualifications in Management and membership to a relevant professional body
• Minimum five (5) years experience gained in senior management

Field Workshop Manager
Reporting to: the Head of Agriculture (Field Services)
Overall Purpose

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of mobile machines and Equipment to optimise on their mechanical availability for field operations.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all the repairs, maintenance and servicing of mobile machinery and equipment
• Prepare and control budget and operational costs for the section.
• Lease with Procurement Manager to ensure timely availability of sufficient parts/Equipment meeting the required specifications.
• Ensure proper diagnosis and maintenance so as to optimise the machines’ reliability.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for managing field workshop operations to ensure quality maintenance at minimal cost.
• Monitor machines’ operational cost and recommends management on disposal and/ or replacement.
• Ensure adherence to environmental health and safety standards.
• Identify and recommend to the management on the appropriate contractors to handle outsourced repairs and maintenance to ensure quality maintenance.
• Ensure roadworthiness of all mobile machines, and that they abide by traffic regulations.
• Ensure safety of staff and machinery.
• Ensure proper keeping of records of materials and machines.
• Prepare routine and periodic reports.
• Prepare and ensure adherence to maintenance and servicing schedules of machines and Equipment to optimise on their availability.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organisational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices
• Initiate and participate in organisational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organisational effectiveness
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance
• Review incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Automotive Engineering/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering
• Professional qualification in management and membership to relevant professional body
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a busy Agricultural workshop.

Procurement Manager
Reporting to: The Head of Finance
Overall Purpose

Responsible for the improvement of the company’s operational efficiency through timely and competitive acquisition of quality goods and services in the right quantity at the right time to enable the company maximise on its key objective of profit realisation.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans and budgets as well as expected outcomes.
• Review purchase requisitions against stock records and coordinate the development of detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance to government procedures and regulations
• Confer with vendors and suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Also estimate value of goods and services by soliciting for multiple quotations from reliable and competitive suppliers in line with prescribed regulations
• Coordinate and participate in procurement negotiations with suppliers and vendors to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations
• Prepare purchase orders; obtain authorised signatures and forward procurement documents to Head of Finance for cheque processing. Also monitor and evaluate the delivery and quality of approved supplies
• Receive goods and supplies and verify information on delivery notes and supply requisitions in order to establish the accuracy of orders. In addition, issues goods and supplies against approved requisition orders.
• Coordinate cost-effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture and other salvage goods in accordance with government policies and procedures
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of support staff and to provide orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance
• Participate in the assessment of staff performance in order to ensure that individual and team receive frequent performance feedback
• Review and document incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle staff disputes and recommend appropriate action
• Conduct training needs assessment, develop and implement on-the-job training programmes aimed at equipping staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake cost-effective procurement and supplies activities
• Prepare progress and annual reports showing achievement of the procurement function and provide justification for performance variances
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organisational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organisational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
• Initiate and participate in organisational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organisational effectiveness.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services.
• Plan, monitor, assess and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implement development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in the implementation of performance management system and ensure that employees are continuously monitored and measured against realistic but challenging targets aligned to the strategic direction.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent with additional qualifications in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CPS, IPS or equivalent qualifications and membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies/Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience at senior level in purchasing gained from a large organisation

Stores Manager
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Overall Purpose

Responsible for the receiving of quality goods, coordination of inspection checks, provision of safe storage for stocks, ensuring timely issuance to user departments and initiate re-ordering of stocks.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate orders for all essential stock items including factory production materials, spares and consumables such as fuels, chemicals, lubricants, sugar bags, industrial gases, etc and agricultural materials including lubricants.
• Ensure prudent management of the company’s petrol stations, accountability of cash and credit sales to customers, transporters and all company fleet.
• Ensure all materials brought into the company for use in all departments are properly documented.
• Ensure goods received are properly stored before they are issued to user departments.
• Ensure all stores issue notes are correctly priced, recorded in the stores ledgers and released weekly to accounts for costing and posting to the general ledger.
• Participate in the assessment of staff performance in order to ensure that individual and team receive frequent performance feedback.
• Undertake annual stocktaking exercise to determine the physical existence of stock items and release such results to finance department for external audits and final accounts and perform monthly stock reconciliation exercise.
• Prepare annual budgets for stock items and specifically for store section overhead and employment costs and ensures the section expenditures are kept to minimum and within the approved budgets.
• Produce daily and monthly stock reports to users and management.
• Prepare progress and annual reports showing achievement of the store function and providing justification for performance variances.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organisational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organisational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
• Initiate and participate in organisational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organisational effectiveness.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with complete professional qualifications such as IPS/KISM.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in purchasing gained from a large organisation.

Send your applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with a day-time telephone number and copies of your key certificates (and testimonials if any) to reach the undersigned not later than 6th March 2010

Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P O Box 177
Muhoroni

Website www.chemsugar.co.ke

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