Tupande Avocado Oil Production Supervisor

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUNDFounded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.ABOUT THE ROLEThis role primarily focuses on production, while also supporting warehouse and inventory management functions. It ensures that raw materials are properly received and ripened, products are processed according to customer requirements, and orders are fulfilled within established timelines.RESPONSIBILITIESProduction Operations* Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure adherence to the production schedule provided by the Production Coordinator. * Ensure smooth movement of fruits and materials between the warehouse and processing areas. * Monitor production flow and escalate equipment, staffing, or operational issues to the Production Coordinator. * Ensure processing activities follow SOPs and quality requirements.Warehouse Operations* Supervise fruit offloading, sorting, and stacking in the warehouse. * Ensure proper handling of fruits to minimize damage and losses. * Ensure FRFO is followed when issuing fruits to production. * Maintain organized warehouse storage and clear movement pathways.Inventory & Stock Monitoring* Monitor fruit intake and daily movement of stock between the warehouse and production. * Ensure warehouse clerks accurately record stock movement. * Support stock reconciliation between the warehouse and production teams.Team Supervision* Supervise production and warehouse staff, forklift operators, clerks, and casual workers during the shift. * Assign daily tasks and monitor completion of operational activities. * Ensure team members follow safety, hygiene, and operational procedures. * Escalate performance or staffing concerns to the Coordinators.Quality, Safety & Food Safety* Ensure fruit handling and production activities meet quality standards as guided by the quality team. * Maintain hygienic conditions across the warehouse and production areas. * Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) procedures. * Support implementation of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) during daily operations.Waste & Loss Monitoring* Monitor fruit waste and damage during offloading, sorting, and processing. * Ensure waste is recorded and handled according to procedures. * Escalate abnormal loss levels to supervisors.Reporting* Report on various metrics across production and warehouse operations. * Provide daily updates on fruit intake, warehouse operations, and production activities. * Escalate operational issues affecting production or warehouse performance.CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTWe have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.QUALIFICATIONSAcross all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:Technical skills and knowledge* Minimum academic Qualification: Diploma/certificate in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Production Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/college. * Work Experience: 2+ years of working experience in Avocado Oil as a production or warehouse supervisor, or experience in production, warehousing, or as a quality Supervisor in a manufacturing industry. Food manufacturing/processing is an added bonus. * Knowledge and experience in the Food Safety Management System, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace. * Attention to detail: Ensures all your tasks are completed to the processing needs. * Problem-solving: Establish root cause and find solutions to meet the required processing target. * Analytical skills: Have the ability to identify a problem, investigate to find out relevant facts, and find a logical solution. * Written and verbal communication: Strong verbal communication skills can help you explain ways to improve processes to other people so they can achieve set quality standards. * Ability to work as part of a team: Teamwork champion for teamwork to help all departments deliver their deliverables. * Time management: Ensures you have adequate time to complete your tasks to the desired output and quality standards.PREFERRED START DATEAs soon as possibleJOB LOCATIONSagana, KenyaBENEFITSHealth insurance, paid time offCONTRACT DURATION6 MonthsELIGIBILITYThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.APPLICATION DEADLINE22 June 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.HOW TO APPLYApply here: https://grnh.se/hto4tsl01us