PROJECT LEAD – COCOPEAT BUSINESS UNIT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 to commercial viability

Raw Material & Supply Chain Optimization

• Design efficient husk collection and internal transport systems
• Ensure consistent raw material quality
• Optimize waste utilization

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• 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 to engage sophisticated B2B customers
• Willingness to be physically be present in Kilifi during implementation

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.