Job Description
ASSISTANT FACTORY MANAGER (PRINCIPAL PRODUCTION OFFICER)
NKCC/HR/1149/AFM/27/07/2023
Job purpose
Reports to the Factory Manager, Assistant Factory Manager will be responsible for assisting the
Factory manager in managing and coordinating all the activities within a factory to ensure
production and delivery of products through effective planning and management of the
production resources for smooth efficient production processes.
Key responsibilities
Allocating duties and instructing the supervisors in the various sections.
Preparing internal production reports from the various sections.
Approving all accounting and internal control documentation.
Advising on key issues that impact the production function in the specific factory.
Assessing and appraising the performance of factory management staff.
Ensuring production targets specific to the factory are achieved.
Ensuring production controls on raw materials, packaging materials and utilities
Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Person Specifications
A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years
in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in food science and technology, Dairy technology, or Equivalent
qualifications.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Good Communication skills.
Demonstrated results in work performance.