Job Description

Department:
Operations

Reporting to:
Chief Operation Officer

Location:
Kilifi County, Kenya

Employment Type:
12-month fixed-term, hands-on implementation contract

Job Purpose:
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 who can build, commission, and stabilize operations within 12 months

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