Project Lead(Cocopeat Production)
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Job summary
We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Project Lead to design, implement, and operationalize a cocopeat production facility in Kilifi County. This is not an advisory or strategy role.We are looking for someone who can build, commission, and stabilize operations within 12 months
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
7 years
Job descriptions & requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Facility & Operations Setup
o Oversee equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning
o Design production workflow and plant layout
o Develop SOPs and quality assurance systems
o Recruit and train initial operations team
• Product & Market Development
o Define product specifications for Kenyan greenhouse operators
o Conduct product trials with horticulture clients
o Support early customer onboarding and commercial agreements
o Develop cost structure and pricing model
o Establish packaging and logistics processes
• Financial & Performance Management
o Develop operating budgets and working capital model
o Implement KPI tracking (yield, throughput, cost per m3, rejection rates)
o Drive production economics to commercial viability
• Raw Material & Supply Chain Optimization
o Design efficient husk collection and internal transport systems
o Ensure consistent raw material quality
o Optimize waste utilization
Qualifications:
• 7–10+ years’ experience in agro-processing, light manufacturing, or horticultural input production
• Demonstrated experience setting up, commissioning, or scaling a production facility
• Strong operational execution capability
• Commercial mindset with ability to engage sophisticated B2B customers
• Willingness to be physically be present in Kilifi during implementation
Experience in cocopeat production or horticultural substrates is an advantage, but not mandatory.
Candidates with experience from the following sectors are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Agro-processing plants
- Horticultural input suppliers
- Industrial start-ups
- Manufacturing scale-ups
- Former Plant Managers or Operations Directors
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