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Unga Holding is a market leader in the manufacturing & provision of superior human nutrition, animal nutrition and animal health products and services within Eastern Africa.Unga family brands are milled using superior quality grains, selected to achieve high customer satisfaction levels at the same time ensuring that the nutritional value is retained Plant Controller Role Purpose: Reporting to the Business Controller, the overall purpose of this role is to drive Plant productivity through Financial Planning, Cost Management, Product Costing, Inventory Management, and Internal Controls ensuring adherence to UHL’s financial policies and procedures. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Planning Drive Total Plant(s) budgeting process. Coordinate and support budget information gathering process and ensure meeting of plant objectives and aid management decision making. Cost Management Cost control – analyse, identify, and drive exploitation of cost saving opportunities. Lead cost effective & efficiency initiatives across the business and ensure maximization of product margins. Product Costing Work closely with the Plant Manager to drive product cost competitiveness. Maintain accurate product costing in SAP (activity type and overheads rates updates) Work closely with the Business Controller to develop competitive pricing strategies for various products to drive maximization of margins. Internal Controls Ensure effective internal controls are in place within plant revenue, expenditure, inventory processes etc to prevent loss of company’s assets. Inventory Management Ensure optimum stockholding and a sound inventory control system. Maintain and develop monthly stock taking and reconciliation procedures for all sites and depots. Ensure inventory variances are fully investigated, approved, and booked on a timely basis including imported materials and external stores. plant performance Prepare timely, accurate and cost-effective plant reports and highlight variances so that management can take effective action to improve operating performance. Support the payables and receivables sections. Ensure smooth information and documentation flow for supplier payments processing at CSO. people management Identify gaps and build capability for the Team. Orientation, induction, and training of team members. Manage Performance weekly, Monthly. Drive Succession Planning for the Team. Uphold the company’s code of business conduct and ethics policy. Ensure compliance to company programs including HR activities, Continual Improvement initiatives, Safety, GMP. Job Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A University Graduate in a business-related field Qualified Accountant (CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent) Computer literate with hands-on working knowledge of SAP (CO,MM, PP), spread sheets and other MS Office Applications 5 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of inventory and production process achievement. Key Competencies Displays Commercial Acumen Challenges Status Quo Aligns with Strategic Vision Communicates Strategy Executes with Speed Influences and Persuades Develops Self & Team Collaborates Across Team Instils Trust and Integrity Miller Role Purpose Reporting to the Senior Miller the purpose of the job is to ensure safe and efficient operation of grain milling equipment. Ensure optimal setting of the grain cleaning equipment and grinding process to achieve the intended extraction rate. Perform basic troubleshooting and maintain a clean and safe work area. Key Duties and Responsibilities Production Planning Ensure timely execution of production plans Ensure adherence to production plan and schedules Increase product availability by reviewing and replenishing the FG Kanban Ensure timely posting of bulk flour in SAP as per SLA with key stake holders Build relations with the sales team for prompt communication on sales order Implement Food Safety objectives Enhance customer experience through production of conforming products Maintain GMPs above 90% Ensure compliance to legal/regulatory requirements Implement Quality Plan and other food safety programs Grain Cleaning Process Ensure operational excellence by Maintaining equipment efficiencies Ensure optimal water addition for the wheat grain Ensure adequate lying time for wheat and Maize Maintain hourly transfer target for wheat at 14MT/hr and Maize 8.5MT/Hr Ensure optimal separation of screenings Ensure proper handling and mixing of screenings into by-product Optimize Grain Conversion Maintain set extraction rates and other milling efficiencies Monitor milling cost and optimize wheat grist Investigate process losses and take prompt corrective actions Adhere to Product Specifications Pest Management Adopt the best industrial practice by maintaining proper hygiene levels Ensure proper Sanitation of equipment through the deep cleaning process Conduct equipment and process inspection for traces of infestation Ensure AM and PM support in regard to equipment maintenance-Improve access to hidden areas Flour Transfer Process Managing the flour transfer process from Wheat mill to Packing lines Work with the Packing Supervisor on the Packing schedule and ensure availability of flour in the packing lines as per the production plan Maintenance Programs Adopt the best industrial practice by maintaining proper working integrity of the milling equipment Conduct routine equipment inspection Conduct Autonomous Maintenance and AM awareness trainings – Tagging and un tagging of abnormalities Conduct Condition Based Maintenance activities Ensure support for Planned Maintenance; Roll change, sifter maintenance, servicing drives Maintain the process flow as per mill design from the available flow charts Maintain the working integrity of MCC and PLC. Enhance employee training on PLC Maintain the working integrity of process scales Ensure Interlock system for the process is working with no bypass Use available manuals for interpretation of errors Implement Production plan and schedules Continual Improvement Initiatives Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks Enhance employee competences through trainings Conduct HK Reviews for reportees by reviewing strategies against performance. Participate in the monthly HK Reviews with the Head Miller Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST. Participate in organizing site events and initiatives as guided. Enhance employee safety through trainings Ensure adherence and compliance to safety requirements Leadership & Accountability Improve on process accountability through F2F discussions Coaching and mentoring employees Ensure effective communication Ensure Process ownership Conflict resolution. Ensure issues brought forward are resolved and escalated on time Process documentation and Reporting Document and maintain all process records Generate Production Reports, fill Mill backup report, and screen room reports Ensure all reports are shared with key parties and that are error free Ensure timely reconciliation of additives Participate in the stocktake process and take corrective actions against variances Job Requirements Minimum Requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering or its equivalent Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Milling Technology Minimum three years of experience in the milling industry Computer proficiency in MS. Office Possess good communication skills. Supervisory skills Key Attributes/ Competencies Meticulous attention to detail Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision Excellent presentation skills Distribution Supervisor Role Purpose: This position will be responsible for ensuring efficiency in sales operations through overseeing and optimization of Distribution Operations and ensuring all products ordered by the customers are delivered efficiently on time, in full and error free while optimizing the use of company vehicles and hired transport in delivery. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Customer Relationship Management Work closely with the sales team on customer requirements and coordinate the operation team on product availability. Coordinate with Customer Service Rep. & Sales Team on customer orders for delivery schedules and timely delivery. Review and approve customer orders, plan and accomplish delivery of customers’ orders effectively within set timelines, in liaison with Customer Service Executive and Sales Representatives. Coordinating logistics for market returns from trade to enhance good trade relations while preventing undue loss to the company. Coordinating customer orders for special products and cross-border shipments, ensuring flow of information and goods. Public relations/ customer service; attending to enquiries, sales and complaints from walk-in customers at the plant Overall process ownership for Proof of Delivery (POD) to prevent loss of revenue. Fleet Management Ensure timely and effective maintenance of company trucks to minimum their downtime /& minimize distribution disruption. Enforce adherence to the maintenance schedules and trucks roadworthy by third party transporters – maintain close relations with hired transporters Manage the availability of both company and hired vehicles to meet the delivery requirements for all customer orders. Implement and achieve agreed performance targets and efficiencies for both company and hired fleet – Truck capacity utilization, fuel consumption, repair and maintenance Logistic Management Develop and implement distribution strategies to optimize the flow of goods and manage the distribution costs. Coordinate logistics for interplant transfer and stock allocation daily to ensure balance in stock availability for both UL plants Availing trucks and planning for by-products logistics in liaison with Warehouse team – Ensure Mill operations are not interrupted due to filled up byproduct store. Compliance Ensuring compliance with County Distribution Licenses in ALL the County Governments that fall within the scope of delivery Work closely with the operations team to ensure all the products being distributed meet statutory requirements and regulatory requirement – product and permit compliance. Enforce road discipline and adherence to the rules by the distribution assistant. Ensure all distribution trucks are road work and inspection and insurance compliant. People Management & Employee Capacity Building Develop, motivate and direct staff in the department for excellent delivery service Conducting monthly Distribution Team performance reviews. Offer Coaching and mentoring to develop employees. Regularly conduct face to face sessions and ensure timely closure of action identified. Prepare and implement employee personal development plans in liaison with the HRBP. Train and review employees skill levels and timely address skill gaps through TWI Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline, supply chain management, Logistics Management, Procurement or Related Field. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Warehouse, fleet operations and logistics management with at least (3 years supervisory/ managerial level. Computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Excel. Good presentation skills, administrative writing and reporting skills Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, Logistic and Distribution Management. Experience in working with ERP is an added advantage. Maintenance Supervisor Role Purpose This position will effectively develop and implement follow-up preventive maintenance programs for all machines, equipment and other facilities and installations on site for maximum life, productivity and efficiency. Key Duties and Responsibilities Plant Maintenance To develop efficient and effective preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and machines. To implement budget controls and monitor the maintenance budget to ensure no over-expenditure. To organize direct and motivate the maintenance team to optimize productivity. To provide effective support and project management to ensure company projects are completed within the scheduled times and cost. To provide sound technical and engineering maintenance advice for equipment, machines and facilities improvement. To implement ISO/HACCP/DOHSS/NEMA recommendation within the company. To facilitate competitive sourcing of cost value engineering services to maximize company returns. Analyze budgets and continuously control production costs and identify/rectify waste measures. Make decisions and advice the business on equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement. Ensure, efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Production, Distribution and Management Driving root cause analysis initiatives on equipment availability and performance losses and following up to ensure corrective actions are implemented Coordinating orientation of all new employees within maintenance to ensure that it is done procedurally Process documentation and Reporting Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded and documents well maintained for all processes Ensure all maintenance reports are generated and reviewed on time i.e. MTTR, MTBF, utilities report, inventory etc. Ensure all reports are shared with key parties and that are error free Lead the stocktake process and take corrective actions against variances in the maintenance store Food Safety Ensure the Food Safety Management System and customer specific quality standards are implemented for all equipment and production processes. Support the Food & Safety team members at the plant to perform their assigned responsibilities to drive a positive food safety culture. Ensure prompt resolution of complaints/equipment breakdown supported by Root Cause Analyses. Enhance customer experience through availing machines that produce conforming products Maintain GMPs above 90% Ensure compliance to legal/regulatory requirements Implement Quality Plan and other food safety programs Adopt the best industrial practice by maintaining proper hygiene levels Conduct equipment inspection for efficiency Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Ensure OSHA 2007 is implemented and adhered to by all employees & outsourced contactors/visitors. Drive a positive occupational safety ownership, health and welfare culture at all levels of the including workplace inspection & hazard identification. Support the SHE Committee members at the Plant to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities. Investigate all near misses, accidents and incidents and ensure timely reporting in line with policies & procedures – Use problem solving technic to solve chronic issues related to safety Ensure proper equipment and process design that promotes safety – Safeguard and protect equipment designed to enhance employee safety. Continual Improvement Ensure PaTaMu initiatives and projects are implemented leading to continual improvement. Continuously identify opportunities for improvement for all equipment and apply PaTaMu methodologies to improve. Lead training and upskilling initiatives of technicians and production staff i.e. AM, TPM Encourage generation and implementation of PaTaMu ideas to drive a culture of innovation and creativity. Ensure employees have a good understanding of Kaizen and how the PaTaMu model works. Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks Coordinate all continual improvement projects for the function Enhance employee competences through trainings Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST. Participate in organizing site events and initiatives as guided. Drive an effective accountability system in the Plant through daily work management. Utilize Daily Standard Work & Leader Standard Work. Leadership & Accountability Oversee work performance of staff including goal setting, learning & development Conduct HK Reviews for the maintenance team by reviewing strategies against performance. Participate in the monthly HK Reviews. Conduct periodic performance review, appraisals for employees, develop and implement training plans Coaching/mentoring employees to scale performance and engagement levels. Improve process accountability through F2F discussions. Ensure a competent and engaged workforce by supporting and driving programmes such as talent mapping, implementation of personal development plans, face-to-face feedback sessions, effective meetings and succession planning. Conflict resolution. Ensure issues brought forward are resolved and escalated on time Job Requirements Minimum Requirements Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering At least (8) years’ experience in production and plant operations, with at least (3) years Managerial Level. Hands-on experience on modern PLC operated process equipment Ability to read and interpret technical data, drawings as well as manuals. Proven ability in Project Management is an added advantage Registered member of the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) Basic Finance Knowledge and Experiences with an ERP are added advantage Excellent leadership and human resource management skills Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members Competence in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidential information. Mechanical Technician Role Purpose This role reports to the maintenance supervisor and will effectively perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on property, plant and equipment to achieve overall efficiency and effectiveness. Key Duties and Responsibilities Plant Maintenance Process, plan, implement and control, review and adjust a maintenance schedule for assigned jobs. Preventive and condition-based maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure smooth running Trouble shooting Mechanical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition Ensure efficient machine operations during shift cover Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance Identify and report all assets misuse (e.g. machines, spares, tools, etc.) Machine modification, improvement and innovation to improve efficiency Maintenance checks on building structure and facilities Basic maintenance of plant utilities (Generators, Compressors etc.) Support maintenance of building, facility and machines at the Central Support Office Any other assigned duties by the supervisor Maintenance Reporting Inspection of machines operations and recording of accurate data such as pressures, temperatures etc. to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements. Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history. Capturing correct and accurate data i.e. task details and time taken on job cards. Communication & Accountability Improve on process accountability through F2F discussions Ensure effective communication Participate in conflict resolution. Escalate chronic issues that require urgent attention Continual Improvement Initiatives Support PaTaMu, CI, ERM and 6K, initiatives and objectives Offer support and training to AM team members Continually generate improvement ideas and actively participate in CI projects. Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks. Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST. Safety Health and Environment (SHE) & Food Safety Support SHE and GMP/FSMS initiatives and objectives in the department. Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations. Participate in the planned workplace safety trainings Ensure adherence and compliance to safety requirements Job Requirements Minimum Requirements BSc Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Knowledge of preventive maintenance, mechanical installations, welding and fabrication Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing company Competent in troubleshooting, problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Key Attributes/ Competencies Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential business information. Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet