Tupande Production & Quality Specialist [Fixed-Term]
Ruiru, Kenya
Contract
Mid-Level
Negotiable
Posted on September 2, 2025
Job Description
Seeking an experienced production leader to run end-to-end drying operations, build efficient systems, ensure top food safety standards, and lead a growing team in a dynamic start-up dried fruit factory.
Responsibilities
- Lead drying operations, ensuring accountability for the entire process.
- Develop production plans and schedules to improve efficiency and meet demand.
- Oversee the entire production process, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and minimal waste.
- Analyze and improve production processes for efficiency gains.
- Manage production cost targets to improve resource utilization and profitability.
- Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to meet local and international food safety and hygiene and customer standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or factory operations in agri or related industries.
- Experience in the food safety management system, local and international food safety standards implementation, quality control, and production planning.
Talent Assessment
This role requires a short assessment as part of the application.
- 0 multiple-choice questions