Weru Tea Factory Jobs: Plant/Mechanical Technician and Factory Supervisor

Weru Tea Factory Co. Ltd is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, dynamic and self motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Plant/Mechanical Technician

Reporting to the Factory Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for the entire factory unit and its fleet of vehicles;
• Allocating duties and supervising both machinery and fleet maintenance teams;
• Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the factory machinery, equipment and vehicles;
• Requisitioning and verifying of quality spares ordered both for machinery and fleet maintenance;
• Writing technical reports on plant and fleet maintenance;
• Timely scheduling of statutory maintenance and repairs of both steam boilers and diesel generators;
• Installation and commissioning of new machinery.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• ‘0’ level Division II or KCSE C plain;
• Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the tea industry;
• Be aged between 28 and 40 years.

Factory Supervisor

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for: -

• Ensuring that production of tea is carried out within the set quality standards;
• Maintaining accurate production records;
• Ensuring achievement of the set production targets;
• Supervision of staff in the assigned production lines;
• Ensuring maintenance of hygiene standards in the production floor;
• Constantly liaising with the factory management on production floor issues;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills & experience:

• ‘0’ level Division II or KCSE C plain;
• Diploma in Food Science and Technology from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years working experience in a food processing establishment;
• Be computer literate;
• Be aged between 25 and 40 years.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements for this job are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 9th April 2010.

The Factory Unit Manager,
Weru Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. 0. Box 251,
Chuka

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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