Spray Supervisor

Vacancy: Spray Supervisor

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to increase production in terms of the stems shipped by ensuring that no stems have been rejected due to pests and diseases and that harvested crops meet the set standards in respect to pests and diseases and good Agricultural standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proper and timely Application of chemicals in accordance with the spray plans and prevailing problems.
• Requesting, Collecting and ensuring the proper mixing of chemicals for the purpose of sprays.
• Ensuring that the Spray changing room is kept clean at all times.
• You have the responsibility to ensure that the pump operators follow the instruction given so as to protect the spray machines and the spray system.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that the Spray system: both the CSU, knapsacks and the Motorized sprayers are working properly and that any breakdown is reported in time.
• Constantly train by demonstrating and guiding the Spray staff. Monitor their performance, in order to meet the required targets and standards.
• Follow the laid down procedures of materials, tools and equipment requisition, collection and return to and from the stores respectively. Immediately reporting to the Management in case of any miss-operating or lost tools or equipment.
• To issue to the workforce the necessary tools and PPE required for work and keep a record of it.
• Ensure that the necessary PPE is properly worn by all workers in your department at all times
• Ensure that all Spray records are properly kept and are available to the management to improve decision making.
• Participate during monthly stock take and stock reconciliation to ensure no variances.
• Ensure that the tools, equipment, structures are always properly handled and maintained. These must be properly cleaned after use. This should be reflected through the control in spray equipment repairs.
• Ensure punctuality, discipline and good time management of the workforce. Control time wastage to ensure targets are met.
• Follow with the Human Resources office on the matters concerning workforce recruitment, sickness, and absenteeism, in discipline and any other welfare issues.
• Assist in making provisions for the sections requirements in the overall production department’s budget.
• Before off duties, hand over proper written instructions to your acting Supervisor.
• Liaise with other sections and departments (grading, irrigation, spraying, maintenance, purchasing/stores) to ensure that the set product quality standards are always met.
• Develop and manage highly motivated Spray team.
• Ensure labour availability through proper leave planning and off duty scheduling
• Carry out periodic evaluation of the Spray team and develop appropriate training plans.
• Follow up on implementation of the safe use, technical and other trainings offered for the benefit of good agricultural practices.
• Ensure discipline is maintained and that grievance and disciplinary cases are handled on time.
• Ensure the production process always conforms to environmental standards as laid down by KFC.
• Implement and maintain proper control and work measurement systems that will ensure that production functions produce the expected results.
• Control cost of repairs and maintenance and eliminate wastage of resources to ensure budget deviations are managed
• Ensure correct application of existing and new production technology to effect improvements in the results expected.
• Ensure health and safety measures are observed within the section.
• Carry out any other activities as may be required of you by the management.
• Ensure spray operators shower daily after session of spray.
• Ensure you and your teams participate in activities fully and scores
• Above 80% on weekly audits.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Horticultural practices or Agriculture
• 5years+ experience in Managing Spray Department
• Computer literacy & Proficiency is a must
• Self motivated person with very high discipline
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written.
• Proactive, Creative and innovative.

Interested candidates to forward their C.V and Testimonials to mtkenyaflo@gmail.com on or before 10th February 2016

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Sales & Marketing Executive

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Executive
 

Location: Nairobi

We are a new company in Kenya dealing with health products including drinking chocolate and coffee.

We are looking for dynamic individuals, highly motivated who are passionate about sales and marketing and open to working as independent distributors. 

You should be outgoing and with excellent interpersonal skills

 

You can work full time or part-time:

• Full-time: Ideal candidates will be recent graduates with either a Diploma or Bachelors Degree and not working currently.
•  Part-time: You are already working but you are looking for additional income.

Please send your CV to aimglobal.kenya@gmail.com

Accounts Officer (2 Positions)

A well - established Manufacturing company in Nairobi  is looking for a motivated and result oriented candidates to fill the position of  Accounts Officer.

Reporting to Senior Accountant, This position is ideal for candidates who are ready to  grow with the company and deliver results. 

You will work under minimal supervision, tight deadlines while ensuring confidentiality at all times. 

You should have gone throught the two level of Accounts technicians now joing CPA with a round tabled mind.

Job Title: Accounts Officer 

 

2 Positions
 

Ref: AO 02/02/2016

Salary: 20k - 30k negotiable.

Location: Nairobi

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of  bank statements from the banks allocated to you[DAILY].
• Incharge of input VAT monthly.Witholding VAT,Witholding Tax  and prepare for the i-tax uploading format and forwards them to HOD for authorization for  uploading [MONTHLY]
• Ensure all daily bankings have been captured in the system
• Monitors accounts payable /receivable (Credit control)
• Reconciling of all debtors /creditors statements
• Being able to post purchase invoice on ERP
• Able to process accounts payable payments
• Able to handle payroll when required  
• Ability to produce statutory payments
• Ability to reconcile  debtors/suppliers  statements
• Posting of cheques on ERP
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time

The successful candidate must have the following or its equivalent

• ATC level 2 or CPA 2
• Proficiency in Excel and word
• Fast learner
• Know the book keeping /double entries
• Able to produce daily reports
• Report to work early
• High integrity and trustworthy person  to handle confidential data
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Other duties as may be assigned.

If you believe you  are upto the challenge and have the qualifications to match this role, please submit your application via email with detailed curriculum vitae, stating your current position,current and previous  remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees. 

The applications without the above requirements will not be considered.

DO NOT attach any other certificates at this point.

Your application must be received by 6th February 2016 addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager

Email: tushaneer@gmail.com

Pre-Sales Engineer

A well-established organization seeks to engage with a professional, dynamic and self-respecting professional in the position of:-
 

Pre-Sales Engineer
 

Main Purpose of the Job: The Pre-Sales Engineer supports sales productivity and deal flows within the organization.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Own all technical aspects of the pre-sales cycle.
• Listen to customers’ business needs, determine pain points and devise solutions.
• Technically scope new opportunities (Given what the customer wants, is it technically feasible, what is the level of effort and how long will it take?).
• Work with Account Manager to maintain strategic relationship with clients.
• Attend as many client meetings as possible.
• Provide technical credibility.
• Preparing and evaluating Bill of Material as per the most efficient design.
• Ensuring that the solution is engineered to meet the technical and budgetary requirement of the customer
• Answer technical questions.
• Help client envision the possible.
• Assist sales team in creating/reviewing designs and presentations.
• Ensure technical correctness.
• Develop relationships with client technical staff.
• Managing Vendor relationships to receive appropriate pricing and technical support
• Ensure we are considered thought leaders.
• Ensure that required information is collected the first time for proposals.
• Additional client meeting may be required.
• Ensure that all parties are meeting commitments

Job Skills & Competencies

• Strong value selling skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others.
• Strong oral and written skills – must be able to present in front of groups and communicate effectively via email.
• Executive level communication skills and demonstrated ability to create effective sales presentations.
• Solid analytical skills to review client’s requirements and propose new creative solutions.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• AutoCAD Knowledge
• Fluent in English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic/ Telecommunication Engineering.
• Pre-sales experience a definite plus.
• Customer-facing experience in a pre-sales design capacity.
• 3 years’ experience as presales engineer for AV & Low Current Systems.

Qualifying candidates to kindly send their detailed CVs on or before, 5th January, 2016 to the following address:

Business Partner Consulting - (BPC Africa)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke 

Tel: +254 712 316 888

www.bpc.co.ke