Background information about the job or company

Kenchic Limited is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day-old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.

Responsibilities or duties

Under the supervision of the Beef Plant Manager, this role is Responsible for overseeing beef primals receiving, processing, storage, Slicing & packaging, and customer order fulfilment in compliance with food safety standards, quality requirements, and standard operating procedures. The role ensures efficient production, team supervision, operational excellence, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications or requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• Certificate/Diploma in Meat Processing, Food Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of beef processing, food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team supervision skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and reporting systems.
• Understanding of inventory control and FIFO practices.
• Good problem-solving and operational planning skills.

Experience needed

Minimum 5 years' experience in meat processing or food manufacturing, including supervisory experience.

• Supervise daily operations within the beef Retail processing section to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with food handling, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards across all operational areas.
• Oversee receiving, inspection, processing, storage, packaging, and dispatch of beef products according to company procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate production teams, allocating tasks and monitoring productivity and performance.
• Monitor product quality, portioning, trimming, packaging, labelling, and storage to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of processing equipment and promptly report faults or breakdowns.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and production supplies to avoid shortages or wastage.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage practices, including FIFO (First In, First Out), to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage practices, including FIFO (First In, First Out), to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards before release.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on SOPs, food safety, hygiene, equipment handling, and operational best practices.
• Prepare production schedules and ensure staffing and materials are available for smooth operations.
• Address operational challenges, resolve team issues, and escalate major concerns to management where necessary.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and inventory records and prepare operational reports as required.
• Enforce compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and security procedures.

• Strong leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Team supervision skills
• Proficiency in MS Word
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Proficiency in reporting systems
• Understanding of inventory control
• Understanding of FIFO practices
• Good problem-solving skills
• Operational planning skills

• Certificate/Diploma in Meat Processing, Food Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of beef processing, food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.