ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB TITLE

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

MANUFACTURING

SALARY

KSHS. 80,000-100,000

JOB LOCATION

THIKA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Operations Management

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• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily production activities to meet output and quality targets.
  
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance with SOPs.
  
• Support the implementation of production schedules and ensure timely delivery of finished products.
  
• Coordinate material availability with procurement and inventory teams.
  

Equipment & Process Oversight

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• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and calibration of manufacturing equipment.
  
• Troubleshoot production equipment issues and liaise with technical teams for repairs.
  
• Recommend improvements for process optimization, cost reduction, and reduced downtime.
  

Quality & Food Safety Compliance

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• Ensure adherence to food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) across all operations.
  
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to maintain consistent product quality.
  
• Participate in internal audits and corrective action plans.
  

Team Leadership & People Management

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• Supervise and guide production staff to achieve operational goals.
  
• Participate in staff training on processes, safety, and equipment handling.
  
• Monitor staff performance and support continuous skill development.
  

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

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• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for management review.
  
• Analyze production data and contribute to initiatives that enhance productivity.
  
• Participate in planning and executing improvement projects within the operations unit.
  

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

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• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Production Management, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food processing, preferably within paste or jam manufacturing.
  
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and production workflow.
  
• Knowledge of food safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Proficient in production planning and process optimization.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
  

HOW TO APPLY

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• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
  
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.