Workshop Foreman

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

We need dynamic individuals with strong supervisory, planning & organizing skills, interpersonal and communication skills and a team player to fill the following vacant positions in our Kericho operations.

The job holder is expected to

• provide leadership and overall supervision in sections of the workshops including external work sites to ensure that work is being carried out effectively and efficiently;
• assign jobs to section heads and artisans within the workshop;
• keep and monitor a proper inventory of all tools, equipment and machinery used by the workshop personnel ;
• distribute materials to artisans and ensure that they are being used efficiently;
• order the right parts of machines for use by artisans;
• ensure compliance to occupational health and safety requirements;
• provide technical support to all customers;
• keep records and generate reports as and when required;
• assist the section management in areas of cost control e.g. overtime, materials and transport control.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum related work experience of 5 years in a busy similar set up.
• Computer literate with hands on experience

How to Apply

If you meet the requirement of the above positions, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees, indicating the position you are applying for to reach us not later than 27 December 2013 and be addressed to:

Human Resource Director

P O Box 223 – 20200

Kericho

Email: careers@finlays.co.ke  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted