Assistant Manager, Production (Co2 & Bottling)

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager for Production (Co2 & Bottling) is responsible for overseeing the production processes related to carbon dioxide and bottling operations. This includes managing raw materials, ensuring equipment efficiency through maintenance oversight, and maintaining high quality and safety standards. The role involves significant leadership in staff administration, production planning, and process compliance to meet organizational performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Reporting & Monitoring: Prepare comprehensive reports on raw materials and finished goods. Process and monitor daily requirements for chemicals and stores.
• Maintenance & Equipment: Keep track of maintenance records for preventative plant maintenance to ensure optimum use of machines and process equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Follow up on quality assurance records of end products and ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2008 standards.
• Staff Management: Organize shift duties and leave schedules. Address general staff administration matters, evaluate performance against targets, and implement capacity-building action plans.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all staff strictly adhere to established safety practices and procedures.
• Planning & Communication: Communicate daily production plans to shift process controllers and provide technical leadership to develop and evaluate departmental plans and budgets.
• Human Resources: Participate in staff recruitment and selection, provide orientation and induction, and handle employee disputes or policy violations in line with approved regulations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory level.
• Education:
  • Masters degree in Food Science and Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelors degree in Food Science and Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional Training: Completion of a management course lasting at least four (4) weeks.
• Certifications: Registration and membership with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Skills: High proficiency in computer applications.
• Legal Requirements: Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications comprising an application letter indicating current salary, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates certified by the issuing institution and testimonials to:

The Resident Director & Chief Executive Agro-Chemical & Food Company Limited P. O. Box 18-40107 MUHORONI

Email applications in a single PDF file should be sent strictly to: careers@acfc.co.ke

Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 1700hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ACFC is an equal opportunity employer. Females and Persons With Disability are encouraged to apply.