Packhouse Manager – Fresh Produce (Export Grade)

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

K sh 150,000 – 250,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kabete Lower (Ngecha Rd corridor) Overview: Here’s a role where precision meets speed: running a packhouse for high-spec French beans, snow peas, and herbs destined for EU/UK markets. You’ll oversee intake, grading, packing, and the cold chain, ensuring every lot meets strict quality and audit standards. Waste reduction, temperature control, and on-time dispatch aren’t just targets; they’re part of the daily rhythm. Our client relies on you to turn operational complexity into predictable, repeatable outcomes. From coordinating QA checks to maintaining traceability, you’ll coach team leaders, optimize line rates, and keep the facility running like clockwork. Think of it as part production manager, part quality guardian, and part strategist: balancing yield versus spec, reporting waste drivers, and implementing process improvements that stick. Every decision affects not just product quality, but customer trust and compliance metrics. Success here is measurable: OTIF deliveries, minimal temperature excursions, low waste, and clean audit reports. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on order, precision, and tangible results. Key Responsibilities: - Own intake grading, traceability, and lot coding. - Enforce hygiene, sanitation, and temperature SOPs. - Plan labour; set line rates; coach team leaders. - Work with QA on specs, CCPs, and non-conformance actions. - Balance yield vs quality; report waste drivers; drive improvements. - Manage daily cold-room capacity and dispatch schedules. Education & Experience - BSc Food Science/Horticulture or Diploma + 5 yrs packhouse leadership. Skills & Tools: - HACCP/GlobalG.A.P/BRC basics, cold-chain ops, Excel/ERP. KPIs: - OTIF, temperature excursions, yield %, audit findings, waste %. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–250,000 + performance bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience & audit record. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, meals for late shifts, and training. Growth Path: - Senior Packhouse Manager → Operations Manager (Fresh) → Head of Post-Harvest. Ideal promotion cycle.