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Direct employerPROCESSING SUPERVISOR M/F

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Role overview
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is hiring a Processing Supervisor in Nairobi, Kenya. This contract role involves overseeing coffee processing activities to meet customer instructions accurately and efficiently. It suits candidates experienced in coffee warehousing, milling, processing, or export operations.
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What you will do
- Plan and oversee daily coffee processing based on customer instructions and priorities.
- Check that the correct coffee lot, marks, bags, and quantities are ready before processing starts.
- Ensure processing follows approved customer instructions exactly.
- Assign labour, machinery, and processing areas according to workload and monitor overtime.
- Track production output against daily targets and resolve delays or bottlenecks immediately.
- Coordinate equipment availability with maintenance teams.
- Keep accurate processing records and prepare daily reports on production, outstanding jobs, equipment downtime, labour use, losses, and issues needing management attention.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S practices.
- Lead daily toolbox or shift briefings.
- Identify ways to improve processing efficiency and turnaround time.
- Provide precise data for job costing and productivity analysis.
- Ensure clear identification and separation of coffee during processing.
- Train employees on standard operating procedures, product handling, and equipment use.
- Ensure processed coffee is properly handed back to warehouse inventory control after completion.
Requirements
- Experience in coffee warehousing, milling, processing, or export operations.
- Knowledge of green coffee grades and handling requirements.
- Training in health, safety and environment (HSE), food safety, quality management, or 5S.
- Experience using warehouse management or ERP systems.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.