Manufacturing

Head Of Operations

Summit Recruitment and Search·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a 3 - 5 year operations strategy, covering capacity, investment and capability for growth
  • Lead the planning process that turns sales forecasts into production, purchasing and stock plans, working with Sales and Finance
  • Improve efficiency, yield, milk conversion and waste through Lean and Kaizen
  • Lead purchasing of milk, ingredients and packaging, and build strong relationships with farmers and suppliers
  • Own food safety and quality, keeping us certified to ISO 22000 and HACCP and compliant with KEBS and the Kenya Dairy Board
  • Run a planned maintenance programme and manage utilities: boilers, refrigeration, water and power
  • Deliver on time and in full (OTIF) to customers, distributors and our own stores
  • Lead a zero-harm safety culture and compliance with OSHA and NEMA
  • Deliver cost of goods, gross margin and operations budget targets
  • Build, coach and develop a strong leadership team, with succession for key roles

Key Qualifications

  • A degree in Food Science or Technology, Dairy Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field. An MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage
  • At least 10 years in operations, manufacturing or supply chain, including 5 or more years in senior management leading several functions
  • Food manufacturing experience, ideally in dairy or FMCG
  • Strong leadership skills
  • A record of measurable gains in cost, efficiency, quality and service
  • Strong knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma, HACCP, and ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000
  • Experience with budgets, investment business cases and ERP systems; strong Excel skills
  • A strategic, data-driven leader with high integrity, who builds trust with teams, suppliers and customers

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA

At a glance

Company

Summit Recruitment and Search

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 22, 2026

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