MACHINE OPERATORS
The Organization
Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting
400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos
of tea extract.
The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa,
together with 1,200 vegetable outgrowers located throughout the country and 10,000 tea outgrowers.
The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a
deep knowledge and passion for its products.
Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable
business which in turn drives integrations, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and
internationally.
The Job
Reporting to the Factory Assistant Manager, the job holder will be in charge of the CTC/ Driers/Sorting
sections and shall ensure that all manufacturing parameters pertaining to food safety and quality are
achieved.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure that all manufacturing parameters are achieved e.g. temperatures for driers and
fermentation as pertains to food safety and quality
• Ensure that food safety is achieved at all times, through maintaining good manufacturing
parameters
• Ensure that employees are in protective gear and adhere to health and safety regulations
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Ensure that employees are well trained, conversant with the working environment and are familiar
with the Factories Act
• Make and maintain all documentation in section of responsibility
• Ensure adherence to ISO 22000 Standards
• Ensure maintenance of machinery is up to date
• Ensure handing over procedures are followed strictly
• Ensure Fair Trade standards are adhered to at all times
The Person
• Diploma in Engineering (Preferably Plant/Mechanical option).
• Knowledge of ISO 22000, fair trade and rain forest certifications
• Computer literate
• 3 years hands on experience in machinery operation and maintenance preferably in a tea factory
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organising and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Proven strong supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player and ready to learn.
If you meet the requirements for this position please submit an application including a detailed CV, your
postal, email and telephone contacts and names and addresses of three referees to reach us not later than
26th August 2011.
Human Resource Director
P O Box 223 – 20200
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke
Fax: 052 – 32053
Kericho
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted