Head of Operations for a Food manufacturing plant – Tigoni, Kenya

Our client, a reputable food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead operations at their factory in Tigoni.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the full operational value chain, from raw material sourcing and processing through to quality, maintenance, stores, dispatch and delivery to customers across East Africa.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Operations will translate the company’s overall strategy into a robust operational plan that ensures the right products are delivered at the required quality, on time and at the optimal cost. The role will focus on building the operational capability, systems and culture required to support profitable and sustainable growth. Leading through a team of functional heads, the successful candidate will set the overall operations agenda, drive performance and continuous improvement, strengthen efficiencies and ensure consistently high standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities