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Assistant Processing Manager at Victory Farms

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Job Description

Victory Farms is a tilapia fish farm established in 2015. VF is located on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria and has distribution capacity throughout Kenya. The Company is rapidly expanding its farm operation, fish processing, and sales & marketing capabilities. By the end of 2017, VF is on track to be the largest aquaculture farm in East Africa. VF is em...

Job Industry

Agriculture, Apiculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting

Job Salary Currency

KES

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Process Management & Control

  • Developing and implementing process solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Developing process workflows and design in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with supervisors.
  • Planning and organizing production schedules
  • Ensure scaling, slicing, gutting, cleaning, sorting, precooling and output into our Farm Logistics Centre is done to standard.
  • Operate and maintain processing equipment and machinery.
  • Pack and label processed fish for shipping.
  • Overseeing Ice Plant activities.

Health & Quality Control.

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Inspect fish for quality and remove any defects.
  • Determining quality control standards during input and output.
  • Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met.
  • Ensuring Quality and Hygiene Standards are maintained.
  • Ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance and improvements.

Leadership & People Management

  • Organizing relevant training sessions and upskilling.
  • Providing leadership for relevant technical and operational teams.
  • Liaising with Commercial operations on demand and supply of processed product specifications.
  • Working cohesively with site leadership team to deliver sites’ balanced business plan to achieve productivity.

Budgeting & Cost Control.

  • Participate in budget formulation for departmental alignment with overall company objective.
  • Meet daily processing targets.
  • Assessing processing and resource requirements
  • Ensuring the highest processing standards are maintained.

Reporting

  • Prepare and share relevant reports to support decision making.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Agriculture, Apiculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting Education: A degree in in Production Management, Operations Management or Food technology, MSc is a plus or a related field is required. A Masters degree, professional certification or OSH training is an added advantage Processing Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a food processing/production facility Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing processing team. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management and external stakeholders. Problem-Solving Skills: Advanced ability to identify complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and execute them effectively. Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process

Interested and qualified? Go to Victory Farms on victoryfarmskenya.com to apply

Close Date

07/03/2026

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