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Location: Kiambu

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 16-02-2026

Job Purpose

Are you passionate about crafting exceptional beverages and ensuring worldclass production standards? Here’s your chance to join a dynamic team dedicated to producing high quality Ciders and RTDs (Ready to Drink) that delight consumers every time!

We’re looking for a Cider Blending Process Operator who is committed to excellence, precision, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you will do as a Cider Blending Process Operator

As a key player in our Cider & RTD blending operations, you will:

• Support liquid manufacturing by conducting sensory and chemical analysis of raw materials, operating blending equipment and maintaining traceability through accurate logs.
• Troubleshoot and highlight process issues while supporting root‑cause analysis as well as corrective actions.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and autonomous maintenance of blending equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focusing on productivity and sustainability e.g. water/energy utilizations and waste reduction.
• Uphold strict compliance with Food Safety, OHS, regulatory, and internal standards within the process.
• Identify hazards, report near misses, and ensure alignment with Heineken Safety Commitments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar manufacturing or beverage processing role.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of wine/juice primary manufacturing
• Skilled in sensory analysis, GMP, QMS, FSSC application, and cellar hygiene.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Solid analytical and numerical abilities.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and decision‑making.
• Effective communication with diverse teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and excellent organizational skills.
• Problem‑solving orientation with structured troubleshooting capabilities.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about blending science, precision, and have the passion to create outstanding beverages, we’d love to have you on our team.

Apply today and help us craft the future of Cider and RTD excellence!

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) was incorporated in 1969 and over the years KWAL has become a leading East African beverage champion in the manufacturing, exporting and importation of a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. KWAL is a HEINEKEN OpCo.

• Support liquid manufacturing by conducting sensory and chemical analysis of raw materials, operating blending equipment and maintaining traceability through accurate logs.
• Troubleshoot and highlight process issues while supporting root‑cause analysis as well as corrective actions.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and autonomous maintenance of blending equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focusing on productivity and sustainability e.g. water/energy utilizations and waste reduction.
• Uphold strict compliance with Food Safety, OHS, regulatory, and internal standards within the process.
• Identify hazards, report near misses, and ensure alignment with Heineken Safety Commitments.

• Strong knowledge of wine/juice primary manufacturing
• Skilled in sensory analysis, GMP, QMS, FSSC application, and cellar hygiene.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Solid analytical and numerical abilities.
• Strong critical thinking and decision‑making.
• Effective communication with diverse teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and excellent organizational skills.
• Problem‑solving orientation with structured troubleshooting capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar manufacturing or beverage processing role.