Vacancies at Pearl Dairy

Job Purpose

• The overall purpose of the job is to develop environmental management plans, design health and safety policies and ensure employees are well trained on environmental regulations and ensure the successful implementation, enforcement, and continued compliance to occupational health, safety and environment systems.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans defining, proposing, an effective EHS strategy that supports and reinforces the corporate strategy and values of the company;
• Prepare and monitor the annual EHS budget including periodic reporting on the same;
• Continually liaise with the Head of Human Resources regarding EHS labour/manpower requirements including recruitment, training, and administration (contracts, leave, and remuneration);
• Develop and oversee the implementation of and compliance to EHS procedures, practices, and policies across all operations of the company including offsite operations that include operations at milk collection centers, and the company’s honey plant;
• Conduct periodic EHS related risk assessments and ensure that EHS department risk registers are maintained and updated on an ongoing basis for continued risk monitoring and to guide development of EHS procedures;
• Ensure monthly EHS inspections are carried out as well review of the EHS monthly inspection report and follow up on findings and recommendations;
• Ensure and Manage the Security Management system inside the factory with the help of Security service provider
• Ensure Carbon Management System towards carbon neutrality
• Ensure that scheduled EHS trainings such as toolbox trainings are carried out as scheduled;
• Oversee and ensure continuous assessment and reporting of workplace incidents and monitor analysis of accident and incident statistics to identify trends and design improvement plans;
• Carry out and oversee periodic internal and external EHS related audits and inspections by regulatory authorities or experts;
• Actively involved in investigations of high-risk workplace accidents and ensure all investigations are properly documented and follow up on implementation of recommended action plans;
• Conduct Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) meetings prior to procurement and installation of new machinery, equipment, and plant expansion/modification activities to identify and evaluate problems that may pose risks to personnel or equipment, or prevent efficient operation;
• Effectively co-ordinate all EHS operations with the company’s offsite staff to oversee the sensitization, training, roll out and implementation of EHS procedures and practices.;
• Plan, develop, and oversee continuous EHS training and development programs aimed at sensitizing, capacity building and creating awareness of staff on the importance of EHS practices and procedures when carrying out their daily duties as well support them in compliance;
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all EHS staff;
• Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented;
• Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs), Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);
• Continuous liaison with the procurement function by offering guidance in procuring PPE product specifications, inspection and verification of supplied safety gear and equipment before receiving.
• Co-ordinate trainings on First Aid, Fire Safety Drills, communicable diseases among others with external agencies and government bodies.
• Coordinate environment, health & safety activities in community outreach events;
• Co-ordinate engagements with regulatory authorities such The National Environment Management Authority, National Forestry Authority, Auditors etc.
• Transfer Knowledge to your Subordinates.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety management or environmental science from a recognized institution.
• Professional certifications in health and safety
• Minimum of 8 years relatable experience with 3 years of which in a management role.

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Job Purpose

• The overall purpose of the job is to provide financial administration and project support to the account management team such as assisting in milk planning, milk payment, raw materials procurement and payment.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in milk production planning for the whole month through evaluation of production capacity, manpower required, materials to be consumed, damages projections and milk payment;
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly bill of materials report;
• Prepare milk payment and procurement report to be reviewed by the Finance Manager;
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing a budget plan for the whole month;
• Confirm material receipt with vendors and ensure that vendor invoices for pack materials payments are reconciled;
• Assist in inventory management by analyzing stock levels of raw milk, production plan and finished goods inventory;
• Assist in reviewing production costing report on labour cost, repair cost and chemicals used – monthly;
• Record the fixed assets procured by capturing the serial numbers, estimated production running hours, and the spares;
• Validate payments through document claims and preparing payment advices in accordance with customer transactions;
• Conduct physical verification of what has been produced versus the pack mates procured;
• Prepare inventory reports on damages, stock levels, spares, fixed assets and bill of materials;
• Prepare account reconciliations, look into discrepancies, analyze expenses, and keep the company's fix assets system up to date; and
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelors in Business Administration;
• CPA certification or related field form a recognised institution
• Minimum of 5 years related working experience