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Project Lead (Cocopeat Production) at CDL Human Resource

--Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd--

Job Description

  • We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Project Lead to design, implement, and operationalize a cocopeat production facility in Kilifi County.
  • This is not an advisory or strategy role.We are looking for someone whcan build, commission, and stabilize operations within 12 months

Job Industry

Manufacturing and Production Management

Job Salary Currency

KES

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Facility & Operations Setup
  • Oversee equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning
  • Design production workflow and plant layout
  • Develop SOPs and quality assurance systems
  • Recruit and train initial operations team
  • Product & Market Development
  • Define product specifications for Kenyan greenhouse operators
  • Conduct product trials with horticulture clients
  • Support early customer onboarding and commercial agreements
  • Develop cost structure and pricing model
  • Establish packaging and logistics processes
  • Financial & Performance Management
  • Develop operating budgets and working capital model
  • Implement KPI tracking (yield, throughput, cost per m3, rejection rates)
  • Drive production economics tcommercial viability
  • Raw Material & Supply Chain Optimization
  • Design efficient husk collection and internal transport systems
  • Ensure consistent raw material quality
  • Optimize waste utilization

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Manufacturing and Production Management 7–10+ years’ experience in agro-processing, light manufacturing, or horticultural input production Demonstrated experience setting up, commissioning, or scaling a production facility Strong operational execution capability Commercial mindset with ability tengage sophisticated B2B customers Willingness tbe physically be present in Kilifi during implementation Experience in cocopeat production or horticultural substrates is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Application Process

Close Date

28/02/2026

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