Asset Manager
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Job Description
Description
This position is responsible for the daytoday operations for LDC Kenya Milling and warehouse operations. This position is also responsible for managing a team of Production & Warehouse employees to ensure coffees are received processed stored and shipped in a timely manner to clients Following Industry standards for LDC.
Responsibilities:
Coffee Milling Operations
- Provides clear directions and general guidance to the department in the formulation of basic policies and procedures and ensure that these are translated to action
- Develops and implements business process initiatives to optimize departmental operations in accordance with overall business objectives
- Coordinates with the purchasing department with regards to incoming deliveries of raw materials and coffee supplies
- In charge of running the Coffee Milling plant and Warehousing aligned with Quality standards
- Line manage all the employee assigned in the production plant and warehouse
- Design production schedules and overseeing the coffee production process
- Participate in the annual Industry budget and strategic longterm planning for OPEX and CAPEX
- Ensuring that the production is cost effective by cost tracking controlling and anticipating
- Making sure that coffee milling and processing is done on time and quality preserved
- Safe secure coffee warehousing inventory management and risk management
- Working out the material resources needed
- Monitoring the coffee production and export processes and adjusting schedules and Management Reporting
Warehousing Roles
- Effectively ensure warehouse and inventory monitoring systems and procedures are adhered fully
- Effectively monitors flow of goods and implements FirstIn FirstOut (FIFO) method in the use of raw materials and milling of coffee
- Ensures effective utilization of warehouse areas and observes proper loading unloading stocking and safekeeping of items to maintain the quality of finished goods in order to prevent product damage and avoid occurrence of pilferage accidents and occupational hazards
- Timely of Coffee processing instructions reporting and intake into inventory management systems
- Coordinate timely procurement and control of raw materials for warehousing of coffee
- Initiate and implement special projects and ensure Management reporting
- In charge of supervision and management for external rented warehouses
- In charge of Packaging Planning and cost management
Team management
- Develop and lead the continuous improvement activities within the team.
- Monitor and measure results of initiatives resource optimization and taking corrective action as necessary
- Build and develop relationships at all levels across the production function in order to spark ideas for continuous improvement
- Liaising among different departments e.g. Trade Logistics Quality Human Resource and Controlling
- Working with Country Manager and Commercial Manager to implement the companys HR policies and goals
- Supervision and motivation plan for Industry team
- Assist direct reports in setting objective and reviewing workers performance
- Identifying training needs and motivation strategies for the team
- Constantly Feedback and Reporting to Management
SHE compliance
- To ensure the plant and equipment is implemented and maintained in accordance with Engineering standards local and statutory legislation KEBS system ISO systems and LDC SHE standards
- To ensure that safety and quality are a key element of the production culture
- Plan coordinate and implement SHE initiatives
- Ensure Monthly SHE KPI monthly planning and corrective actions to fit LDC Guidelines
- Ensure compliance with OHSA LDC standards procedures and legal requirements
- Track recommendations with action plans and reporting
- Collaborate in other tasks and activities that will be out of your main responsibilities
Food Safety responsibilities:
- Communicate food safety according to communication matrix
- Comply with the Food Safety Management System
- Comply with good hygiene practices
- Participate in the Food Safety Food Fraud and Food Defense team
- Participate in food safety audits internals and externals
Qualifications :
Skills and Qualifications
- Hold a relevant degree in mechanical/Production or Food engineering or related fields and relevant experience
- 10 years managerial experience preferably within the Coffee milling industry
- Flexible in nature and willing to adjust to the needs of the company
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
- Proactive and ability to analyze and solve problems
- Possess excellent communication skills and team working ability at all levels
- Ability to use Management information systems
- Effective interpersonal skills and organizational awareness
Additional Information :
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
Private Pension contributions
Access to Training and Development
Access to Concierge Partnerships
Meals for some employees in the assets
Transport for employees in the asset facilities
Private Medical Insurance
21 Days leave
Life Insurance
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
