HomaSG Operations Manager

Job Description

The Operations manager will oversee the overall operation of the venture that will entail sweetpotato raw materials production, processing, marketing and management of respective human and physical resources.

The Operations Manager will carry out the following duties:

• Oversee the recruitment, mobilization and registration of contract sweetpotato farmers.
• Coordinate sourcing, production, and distribution of clean sweetpotato planting materials.
• Manage HomaSG nuclear sweetpotato farms in Kabondo, Kasipul, Rangwe and Ndhiwa.
• Coordinate the training of farmers and specific stakeholders on appropriate sweetpotato good production practises for optimum utilization of soil and water resources.
• Link with other stakeholders on sweet potatoes that are active in the county and nationally
• Manage sweetpotato post-harvest handling and processing.
• Design and implement processing set-up and logistics to ensure timely, quality processing and production of premium sweetpotato products.
• Coordinate marketing and distribution of sweetpotato flour and its bakery products.
• Participate in the recruitment and assignment of venture personnel for optimum venture operations.
• Ensure financial probity and solvency of the sweetpotato venture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Production or any other closely related fields.
• At least 6 years working experience in food processing industry, e.g., bakery or milling industry.
• Computer literate with knowledge of word and data processing.
• Knowledge in food products development, customization, standardization and certification.
• Good communications and organization skills.
• Basic competency in business management will be an added advantage.

Remunerations: Competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

Interested applicants can send their applications together with curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials to HomaSG Homa Bay Office (behind the proposed NEMA Homa Bay offices) or to the address below:

Managing Director
HomaSG Company Limited
P. O. Box 78,
Kadongo

Email: organilimited [at] gmail.com

So as to reach the above office by 4th February 2014