Vacancy title:
Production Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Chuka University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 21 2026

Duty Station:
Chuka | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To coordinate and supervise dairy processing operations to ensure efficient production of high-quality dairy products in compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise dairy processing operations from raw milk reception to finished products.
• Prepare and implement production schedules to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Supervise production staff and ensure compliance with approved standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and recommend measures to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain production records and periodic reports.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance activities in liaison with the Maintenance Technician.
• Perform any other duties lawfully assigned by the Chairperson, ofthe Department.

Academic and Professional Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess:

• A Diploma in Dairy Technology or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• At least five (5) years' relevant work experience in a similar position within a dairy or food processing firm.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit:

• An application letter clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and the Position Applied for;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names, postal addresses, telephone numbers, and mail addresses of at least three (3) professional referees;
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• A copy of the National Identity Card or valid Passport; and
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Chuka University
P.O. Box 109-60400
CHUKА

Applications must be received by the undersigned on or before Friday, 21th August, 2026, at 5.00 p.m. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification

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