Beef Plant Production Manager - Thika Processing Plant

Kenchic Limited, a leading integrated poultry and meat producer in East and Central Africa, is seeking a seasoned Beef Plant Production Manager for its Thika processing facility in Kenya. This full‑time position sits within the manufacturing sector and reports directly to the Factory Manager. The role is pivotal to delivering high‑quality beef products while maintaining cost efficiency and safety standards.

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Partnering with CareerLink Africa gives you access to a platform that connects top African talent with forward‑thinking employers across the continent. By joining Kenchic through this channel, you become part of a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth, all while contributing to the region’s food security.

What You'll Do

In this capacity you will oversee every facet of beef production, ensuring that output meets both market demand and internal performance targets.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to set departmental objectives that align with the broader corporate strategy and track progress using tailored KPIs.
• Direct the end‑to‑end processing of beef items, guaranteeing compliance with established quality and safety specifications.
• Review weekly and daily production schedules, monitor line performance by SKU, and adjust resources to achieve planned output.
• Prepare the annual production budget, allocate labour and material resources, and schedule shifts to stay within cost parameters.
• Match production volumes to customer orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and minimizing excess inventory.
• Safeguard plant assets by supervising equipment usage, coordinating preventive maintenance, and overseeing repairs.
• Work closely with the Food Safety Team Leader to plan audits, address non‑conformities, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Gather customer feedback, conduct root‑cause analyses, and drive improvements that boost satisfaction.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall plant efficiency.
• Enforce all internal policies, food‑safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the production cycle.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate blends technical expertise in food processing with strong leadership and commercial insight.

• A bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology or a closely related discipline from an accredited university.
• At least six years of experience in food‑processing operations, with a minimum of four years in a managerial role within meat processing.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve production goals.
• Solid commercial awareness, with a track record of managing budgets and driving cost‑effective production.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage, enabling effective resource planning and data‑driven decision‑making.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to steer a high‑impact production environment, submit your application through CareerLink Africa today.