Project Lead(cocopeat production)
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19 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Chief Operation Officer
Location: Kilifi County Kenya
Employment Type: 12-month fixed-term hands-on implementation contract
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a highly capable hands-on Project Lead to design implement and operationalize a cocopeat production facility in Kilifi County.
This is not an advisory or strategy role.We are looking for someone who can build commission and stabilize operations within 12 months
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facility & Operations Setup
o Oversee equipment procurement installation and commissioning
o Design production workflow and plant layout
o Develop SOPs and quality assurance systems
o Recruit and train initial operations team
Product & Market Development
o Define product specifications for Kenyan greenhouse operators
o Conduct product trials with horticulture clients
o Support early customer onboarding and commercial agreements
o Develop cost structure and pricing model
o Establish packaging and logistics processes
Financial & Performance Management
o Develop operating budgets and working capital model
o Implement KPI tracking (yield throughput cost per m3 rejection rates)
o Drive production economics to commercial viability
Raw Material & Supply Chain Optimization
o Design efficient husk collection and internal transport systems
o Ensure consistent raw material quality
o Optimize waste utilization
Requirements
Qualifications:
710 years experience in agro-processing light manufacturing or horticultural input production
Demonstrated experience setting up commissioning or scaling a production facility
Strong operational execution capability
Commercial mindset with ability to engage sophisticated B2B customers
Willingness to be physically be present in Kilifi during implementation
Experience in cocopeat production or horticultural substrates is an advantage but not mandatory.
Candidates with experience from the following sectors are strongly encouraged to apply:
Agro-processing plants
Horticultural input suppliers
Industrial start-ups
Manufacturing scale-ups
Former Plant Managers or Operations Directors
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facilities Management
- Biotechnology
- Creative Production
- Design And Estimation
- Architecture
