Bakery Machine Operator

Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Job Location:

Thika - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 3-5years

Posted on: 19-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Bakery Machine Operator

Location: Kiambu County

Department: Production (Bread Manufacturing)

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Brief

Operate process control machinery to bake various bread types. Ensure smooth operation optimal capacity and maintenance of machines.

Machine Operation

Interpret work orders and set up machines for production.

Feed raw materials operate ovens and adjust baking times speeds and temperatures.

Monitor and control baking processes fix operational issues and clear blockages.

Inspect products for quality adjust equipment to maintain standards and record production data.

Maintain activity logs and perform cleaning and corrective adjustments.

Material Management

Manage raw material usage and inventory to support production plans.

Product Quality Control

Adhere to GMP guidelines and regulate oven settings for consistent quality.

Conduct inspections resolve quality issues and enforce QA standards.

Equipment Performance & Maintenance

Monitor equipment report faults and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and servicing.

Staff Training & Development

Train new operators provide ongoing development and promote continuous learning.

Continuous Improvement

Implement process improvements analyze production data and recommend efficiency measures.

Food Safety Compliance

Comply with GMP food safety standards and PPE requirements.

Report food safety concerns and maintain cleanliness of machines and work areas.

Support safety inspections and corrective actions.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain accurate shift logs and prepare production reports for management.

Requirements

Education and Key Qualification Requirements

Diploma/ degree in mechanical electrical or mechatronics engineering.

Computer literate.

Bread industry machinery and with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) exposure.

2 years and above experience

Job Title: Bakery Machine Operator Location: Kiambu CountyDepartment: Production (Bread Manufacturing)Reports To: Production SupervisorEmployment Type: Full TimeJob BriefOperate process control machinery to bake various bread types. Ensure smooth operation optimal capacity and maintenance of machine...