Batch Hair Technician at Haco Industries Kenya Limited
Batch Hair Technician
Role Summary
The Batch Hair Technician is responsible for driving brand
authority and market presence through batch testing of all our hair products
and conducting market dip sticks on changing trends and needs. As part of the
hair care team, the technician will also participate in specialized salon
education and high-impact product demonstrations. Based in Kenya, this role
focuses on championing technical excellence by providing quality assurance
expertise, training professional stylists, salon partners, and internal sales
teams. The technician will serve as a key touchpoint for the hair products
ability to meet quality standards and market needs, in line with manufacturing
and brand requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality
Assurance: Ensure the product meet the quality standards as prescribed in
the Haco standard operating procedures and in line with market/consumer
expectations.
- Educational
Leadership: Design and execute the regional training calendar, including
workshops, seminars, and trade show demonstrations.
- Technical
Sales Support: Partner with the sales team to boost product sell-in and
provide technical product knowledge training to sales reps.
- Market
Intelligence: Monitor hair care trends and competitor activity to
recommend product improvements and line extensions.
- Relationship
Management: Manage technical inquiries, resolve product complaints, and
recruit new salon partners.
- Brand
Advocacy: Ensure consistent product application and brand visibility
within the professional salon environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- At
least Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty.
- Minimum
4 years of hands-on experience as a professional stylist.
- Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Advanced
hair care expertise, proficient in Microsoft Office, and strong
presentation skills.
- Strategic
thinker, highly organized, assertive, and impeccably groomed.
- Excellent
hair styling skills and ability to keep up with market trends will be an
added advantage.
Production Worker (Casual Basis)
HACO Industries is one of the region’s leading FMCG
manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African
and COMESA Markets. As an established Pan African player in the
manufacturing sector, we take pride in our Kenyan origins. This has enabled us
better to understand the African market and therefore develop, manufacture, and
distribute quality personal and home care brands that include MIADI,
AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs and rulers. We are
also the only licensed distributor of Palmer’s in Kenya. Our desire is to
be able to add value to the everyday life of our customers across Africa.
The primary purpose of this role:
To assist in a wide variety of production tasks on need
basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform
capping, sleeving, cartoning, sealing, and packaging tasks as directed by
the Production Supervisor.
- Promptly
report any operational issues or concerns to the Supervisor.
- Strictly
adhere to established safety protocols and maintain a safety-conscious
approach in all activities.
- Maintain
a clean, organized, and safe work environment through diligent
housekeeping practices.
- Employ
safe working practices and proactively report any hazardous conditions.
- Utilize
all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Undertake
additional tasks as required to support business objectives and ensure
company goals are met.
Minimum Qualifications
- O-level/KCSE
Certification.
- A
minimum of one-year work experience in the manufacturing sector.
- Candidates
with prior experience in FMCG production processes are highly encouraged
to apply.
Behavioral Competencies
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Attention
to details
- Critical
listening
- Assertive
- Flexibility
and ability to adapt to change
- Reliable
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward copies of their
application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials,
up-to-date curriculum vitae to jobs@haco.co.ke to
be received not later than 10th June 2025.