🚀 Highlands Drinks Limited is Hiring: ICT Officer
Technology drives our business, and we're looking for an ICT Officer to help
keep our systems secure, reliable and efficient.
If you're a proactive ICT professional who enjoys solving technical challenges,
improving business processes and delivering innovative technology solutions,
we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Manage and maintain the Company's ICT
infrastructure, enterprise systems and cloud services to ensure secure,
reliable and uninterrupted operations.
✔ Provide first- and second-line technical support,
manage ICT assets and vendors, and ensure timely resolution of user and system
issues.
✔ Strengthen cybersecurity by implementing security
controls, managing backups, monitoring vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance
with ICT policies and standards.
✔ Drive digital transformation by supporting business
systems, automating processes, delivering ICT projects and identifying
technology improvements that enhance business efficiency.
✔ Monitor system performance and continuously improve
ICT services to enhance business productivity and user experience.
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Van Sales Executive at Highlands Drinks Limited
Job Purpose
To drive sales growth within the assigned territory by
selling and promoting company products, ensuring product availability in
customer outlets, maintaining optimal stock levels, and delivering excellent
customer service while achieving assigned sales targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Sales and Customer Management
- Take
customer orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Build
and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Sell
and promote company products.
- Resolve
customer concerns and escalate issues where necessary.
Expected output.
- Achieve
growth in sales and customer retention through excellent customer service
and effective product promotion.
Product Distribution and Route Execution
- Execute
daily sales routes as assigned.
- Ensure
products are delivered accurately and on time.
- Identify
and develop new sales opportunities.
Expected output.
- Ensure
efficient route coverage, timely product deliveries, and increased product
availability within the assigned territory.
Stock Management
- Monitor
and manage van stock levels.
- Reconcile
stock issued, sold, and returned daily.
- Report
stock discrepancies promptly.
Expected output.
- Maintain
accurate stock accountability while minimizing stock losses, damages, and
variances.
Sales Performance Management
- Achieve
monthly sales targets.
- Monitor
market trends and competitor activities.
- Participate
in sales promotions and activations.
Expected output.
- Consistently
achieve sales targets and provide valuable market insights that support
business growth
Reporting and Administration
- Prepare
and submit daily sales reports.
- Maintain
accurate sales, stock, and customer records.
Expected output.
- Provide
timely and accurate sales, stock, and customer information to support
effective decision-making.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required
- Education:
Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a
related field.
- Professional
Qualification: Valid Commercial Driving Licence.
- Experience:
Minimum five (5) years experience in Van Sales, FMCG Sales, Distribution,
or a related field.
Competencies
Technical Competencies:
- Sales
and negotiation skills.
- Route
planning and territory management.
- Stock
management and inventory control.
- Customer
relationship management.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused
approach.
- High
integrity and accountability.
- Results-oriented
and self-driven.
Responsibility for Finances and Physical Assets
- Responsible
for company products assigned for sale and distribution.
- Responsible
for the company sales van and related equipment.
- Accountable
for safeguarding company assets entrusted to the role.
Decision-Making
- Managing
daily customer interactions and sales activities.
- Prioritizing
route execution to maximize sales opportunities.
- Identifying
new customer acquisition opportunities.
Job Hazards
- Frequent
travel and driving within assigned territories.
- Exposure
to road traffic risks.
- Manual
handling of products during loading and offloading.
People Analytics & Reporting Analyst at Highlands Drinks Limited
People Analytics & Reporting Analyst
The People Analytics & Reporting Analyst is responsible
for workforce reporting, people analytics, dashboard management, operational HR
insights, workforce productivity analysis, and data-driven reporting to support
business decision-making and workforce governance.
The role drives workforce visibility across the organization
through accurate reporting, trend analysis, operational insights, and
development of HR dashboards to support leadership decision-making, labour cost
control, workforce planning, and operational discipline.
Key duties and responsibilities
Workforce Reporting & Dashboards
- Develop,
maintain, and continuously improve workforce dashboards, HR scorecards,
and operational people reports to support workforce visibility and
business decision-making.
- Produce
accurate weekly and monthly workforce reports covering headcount, labour
costs, absenteeism, overtime/off-days, leave liability, workforce
movements, labour productivity, and operational workforce trends.
- Develop
and maintain workforce reporting structures and KPI dashboards covering
metrics such as revenue per employee, labour cost per litre, workforce
productivity, attendance trends, and manpower utilization.
- Support
development, automation, and continuous improvement of Power BI
dashboards, workforce analytics trackers, and operational reporting tools.
- Ensure
timely, accurate, and insightful reporting to support operational
governance, workforce planning, and leadership decision-making across the
business.
Workforce Analytics & Insights
- Analyse
workforce trends, labour productivity, attendance patterns, labour costs,
workforce movements, engagement indicators, and operational risks to
support business decision-making.
- Identify
trends, anomalies, productivity gaps, workforce inefficiencies, and
governance risks requiring management attention and timely escalation.
- Generate
actionable workforce insights, operational analysis, and data-driven
recommendations to support workforce optimization, productivity
improvement, cost control, and operational effectiveness initiatives.
- Support
leadership teams with workforce analytics, trend reporting, and
operational insights to strengthen workforce planning and organizational
decision-making.
- Monitor
workforce performance indicators and support continuous improvement
initiatives through data analysis and operational reporting.
Labour cost & Productivity Analysis
- Track
casual labour spend, labour cost per litre, revenue per employee, and
workforce productivity trends
- Support
analysis of commercial and factory productivity metrics
- Monitor
workforce utilization and operational efficiency indicators
- Monitor
absenteeism, overtime/off-days, leave utilization, manpower deployment,
and attendance trends to identify operational risks, productivity gaps,
and cost leakages.
- Support
workforce optimization initiatives through data analysis, operational
reporting, and workforce efficiency tracking.
- Generate
workforce productivity dashboards, trend analysis, and operational
insights to support leadership decision-making and labour cost control
initiatives.
- Support
analysis of outsourced labour models, manpower utilization, and
operational efficiency improvement initiatives across the business.
Governance &Compliance reporting
- Support
governance and workforce risk reporting relating to attendance,
absenteeism, disciplinary cases, leave management, overtime/off-days,
workforce controls, and operational compliance trends.
- Monitor
HR operational KPIs, workforce governance indicators, escalation trends,
and compliance risks and provide timely reporting and escalation of
identified issues.
- Track
and analyse workforce control gaps, reporting inconsistencies, policy
breaches, and operational risk indicators requiring management attention.
- Support
audit readiness initiatives through workforce data validation, compliance
reporting, documentation tracking, and workforce records management.
- Generate
governance and operational control reports to support leadership
visibility, accountability, and decision-making across the business.
- Support
continuous improvement of workforce governance processes, reporting
standards, and operational compliance practices across the People &
Culture function.
HR systems and Integrity
- Support
HRMIS readiness and implementation initiatives including workforce data
cleanup, master data validation, workflow mapping, process alignment,
testing support, and reporting structure development.
- Maintain
and continuously improve workforce reporting templates, analytics
trackers, dashboards, and HR reporting tools to strengthen operational
visibility and decision-making.
- Monitor
workforce data quality and reporting consistency and proactively identify
and escalate data gaps, inconsistencies, or governance risks.
- Support
standardization and continuous improvement of workforce reporting
processes, reporting governance, and data management practices across the
business.
- Work
closely with HR, Finance, IT, and operational teams to support reporting
alignment, systems optimization, and workforce data integrity initiatives.
Working relationships
Internal Relationships:
- Head
of People & Culture : to support workforce reporting, people
analytics, governance reporting, and strategic workforce insights.
- Workforce
& Operations Lead: to align on workforce reporting priorities, labour
cost analysis, operational reporting, and workforce governance
initiatives.
- People
Business Partner: to support employee relations reporting, workforce
trends analysis, engagement insights, and people-related operational
reporting.
- Finance:
to align workforce reporting, labour cost analysis, payroll-related
reporting, budgeting support, and productivity metrics.
- Commercial
Teams: to support reporting and analysis relating to commercial
productivity, workforce utilization, and operational performance trends.
- Manufacturing
/ Operations: to support workforce productivity analysis, attendance
reporting, labour utilization tracking, and operational workforce
reporting.
- Supply
Chain / Distribution: to support workforce reporting, manpower analysis,
and operational productivity tracking across operational functions.
- Payroll
Support Teams: to support payroll-related reporting, workforce data
validation, and operational controls.
- Senior
Leadership Team: to provide workforce insights, people analytics,
operational reporting, governance trends, and data-driven recommendations
to support decision-making.
External Relationships:
- HRMIS
Providers – to support systems implementation, reporting structures,
workflow alignment, systems optimization, and workforce reporting
improvements.
- Reporting
and Analytics Support Vendors – to support dashboard development,
reporting automation, analytics tools, and workforce reporting enhancement
initiatives where applicable.
- Outsourced
Workforce Providers – to support workforce reporting, labour data
validation, manpower reporting, and operational workforce analysis where
applicable.
- External
Auditors and Regulatory Bodies – to support audit readiness, workforce
data validation, compliance reporting, and governance-related reporting
requirements where applicable.
- Training
and Systems Partners – to support reporting capability development,
systems training, and analytics improvement initiatives where required.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
- Bachelor’s
degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management,
Economics, Mathematics, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5
years’ experience in workforce reporting, people analytics, HR operations,
business reporting, or operational analytics within FMCG, manufacturing,
distribution-led, or operational environments.
- Strong
experience in workforce reporting, labour cost analysis, operational
reporting, dashboard management, and workforce data interpretation.
- Proven
experience developing and maintaining workforce dashboards, management
reports, analytics trackers, and operational reporting tools.
- Strong
Excel and data analysis capability required, with Power BI or other
dashboarding/reporting tools being a strong advantage.
- Experience
working with HR systems, reporting structures, workforce databases, and
operational reporting processes is strongly preferred.
- Strong
analytical, reporting, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination
capability required.
Competencies
Technical & Behavioural competencies
Technical Competencies
- Workforce
Analytics & Reporting Strong understanding of workforce reporting,
people analytics, labour productivity metrics, workforce controls, and
operational reporting within a fast-paced operational environment.
- Data
Analysis & Insight Generation Ability to analyse workforce trends,
labour costs, attendance patterns, productivity indicators, operational
risks, and organizational data to generate actionable insights and
recommendations.
- Dashboard
Development & Reporting Tools Experience developing and maintaining
dashboards, analytics trackers, workforce scorecards, and management
reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
- Labour
Cost & Productivity Analysis Strong understanding of labour cost
analysis, workforce utilization, manpower tracking, productivity
measurement, and operational efficiency indicators across business
functions.
- HR
Systems & Workforce Data Management Experience working with HR
systems, workforce databases, reporting structures, and workforce data
management processes to ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity.
- Governance
& Compliance Reporting Ability to support workforce governance
reporting, operational controls tracking, audit readiness, compliance
reporting, and escalation monitoring across the People & Culture
function.
- Workforce
Planning & Operational Reporting Understanding of workforce planning
principles, operational reporting requirements, workforce movements, and
organizational reporting structures.
- Reporting
Systems & Analytics Tools Strong capability in Microsoft Excel,
reporting tools, analytics systems, Power BI, and workforce reporting
platforms to support workforce visibility and decision-making.
Behavioural Competencies
- Analytical
Thinking Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret
workforce data, identify trends, analyse operational issues, and generate
actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Attention
to Detail Demonstrates high levels of accuracy, consistency, and attention
to detail in workforce reporting, data management, and operational
analysis.
- Ownership
& Accountability Takes responsibility for reporting accuracy,
workforce data integrity, timely delivery of reports, and achievement of
agreed operational objectives.
- Problem
Solving & Decision Making Ability to identify reporting gaps,
workforce risks, data inconsistencies, and operational challenges and
support practical, data-driven solutions.
- Relationship
& Stakeholder Management Builds effective working relationships with
HR, Finance, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, and leadership teams
to support reporting alignment and workforce visibility.
- Communication
Skills Ability to communicate workforce insights, reporting trends, and
operational analysis clearly and professionally to different stakeholders.
- Execution
Discipline Strong follow-through with the ability to manage reporting
timelines, maintain reporting standards, and deliver accurate workforce
insights consistently.
- Adaptability
& Continuous Improvement Demonstrates flexibility, curiosity, and a
continuous improvement mindset in supporting workforce reporting, systems
optimization, and analytics improvement initiatives within a dynamic
operational environment.
People Operations Associate at Highlands Drinks Limited
The HR Operations Associate is responsible for supporting
day-to-day HR operations, employee data management, HR administration,
workforce reporting support, employee documentation, HR process coordination,
and operational execution of people-related activities across the business.
The role supports workforce visibility, operational
discipline, employee lifecycle management, HR compliance, and timely execution
of HR processes through accurate record management, coordination of HR
activities, reporting support, and efficient administration of employee
matters.
The position plays a key role in ensuring smooth HR
operations, data accuracy, employee support, and consistent implementation of
HR policies, procedures, and workforce governance standards across the
organization.
Key duties and responsibilities
HR Operations & Employee Administration
- Support
day-to-day HR operations and ensure timely execution of employee lifecycle
processes including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, and
employee documentation.
- Maintain
accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR databases, personal files,
and workforce information in line with company standards and compliance
requirements.
- Coordinate
preparation, issuance, and filing of HR documents including contracts,
letters, employee correspondence, and other HR operational documentation.
- Support
employee onboarding processes including induction coordination,
documentation collection, system setup coordination, and employee
orientation activities.
Ensure proper administration and tracking of leave, attendance, absenteeism, off-days, overtime records, and other workforce operational data. - Support
payroll preparation processes through timely submission and validation of
workforce data including new hires, exits, attendance inputs, and employee
changes.
- Coordinate
employee medical, welfare, and insurance administration activities in
liaison with employees, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Support
implementation and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and
workforce governance standards across the business.
- Assist
in coordination of employee disciplinary processes, investigations,
hearings, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality and proper
record management.
- Support
HR audits, compliance reviews, statutory documentation management, and
workforce compliance tracking activities.
Workforce Reporting & Data Support
- Support
preparation and maintenance of accurate workforce reports and HR
operational trackers covering headcount, attendance, leave, workforce
movements, and employee records.
- Maintain
and update HR data trackers, employee databases, and workforce reporting
templates to ensure data accuracy and operational visibility.
- Support
generation of weekly and monthly HR operational reports and workforce
updates for management review.
- Assist
in maintaining workforce records required for labour reporting, audits,
statutory compliance, and operational decision-making.
- Ensure
timely filing, tracking, and retrieval of HR operational records and
workforce information.
Employee Support & Coordination
- Serve
as a first point of contact for routine employee HR queries and support
employee communication and coordination activities.
- Coordinate
employee engagement, welfare, communication, and HR support activities as
assigned.
- Support
coordination of employee training logistics, meetings, induction sessions,
and HR operational activities.
- Promote
professionalism, confidentiality, responsiveness, and positive employee
experience in all HR interactions.
Operating Governance
- Support
implementation of operational HR controls, process discipline, and
workforce administration standards across the organization.
- Identify
gaps and support continuous improvement of HR operational processes,
documentation standards, and administrative efficiency.
- Ensure
confidentiality, accuracy, and proper handling of employee information and
HR records at all times.
- Support
People & Culture projects, operational initiatives, and other HR
activities as may be assigned from time to time.
Working relationships
Internal Relationships:
- Head
of People & Culture: to support day-to-day HR operations,
employee administration, documentation management, and implementation of
HR processes and policies.
- Workforce
& Operations Lead: to coordinate workforce administration
activities, attendance management, leave tracking, employee records, and
operational HR support requirements.
- People
Business Partner: to support employee relations administration,
disciplinary documentation, onboarding coordination, employee
communication, and people process execution.
- Finance: to
support payroll input preparation, employee data validation, statutory
documentation, labour-related administration, and payroll coordination
activities.
- Commercial
Teams: to support employee administration, attendance
coordination, onboarding support, and operational HR process
implementation within commercial functions.
- Manufacturing
/ Operations:to support workforce coordination, attendance tracking,
leaveadministration, shift-related employee records, and operational HR
support activities.
- Supply
Chain / Distribution: to support workforce administration, employee
records management, attendance coordination, and HR operational support
across operational functions.
- Payroll
Support Teams: to support payroll data preparation, employee
movement updates, attendance validation, and workforce data accuracy.
- Employees: to
provide first-level HR operational support, respond to routine HR queries,
support employee documentation needs, and facilitate smooth employee
experience across HR processes.
External Relationships:
- HRMIS
Providers: to support employee data management, HR system
updates, user support, employee records maintenance, and HR operational
process alignment.
- Medical
and Insurance Providers: to support employee medical
administration, insurance documentation, staff support queries, and
coordination of employee benefit-related processes.
- Outsourced
Workforce Providers: to support outsourced employee
administration, attendance coordination, employee documentation,
compliance follow-up, and workforce operational support where applicable.
- External
Auditors and Regulatory Bodies: to support HR audits, statutory
compliance requirements, employee records verification, and labour-related
documentation requests where applicable.
- Training
Providers and Service Partners: to support coordination of
employee training logistics, attendance records, documentation management,
and operational HR support activities where required.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
- Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce,
Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 2–4
years’ experience in HR operations, HR administration, employee records
management, payroll coordination, or workforce administration within FMCG,
manufacturing, distribution-led, or operational environments.
- Experience
supporting employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employee
documentation, leave administration, attendance management, payroll input
preparation, and HR operational coordination.
- Good
understanding of HR operational processes, employee records management,
labour law administration, and workforce governance practices.
- Experience
working with HR systems, employee databases, attendance records, and HR
documentation processes is preferred.
- Strong
organizational, coordination, administrative, and record management
capability required.
- Good
Excel and reporting capability required, including ability to maintain
workforce trackers, employee records, and operational HR reports.
- Strong
attention to detail, confidentiality, responsiveness, and ability to
manage multiple operational priorities effectively.
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills with ability to support employees
and work effectively with internal stakeholders across the business.
Competencies
Technical & Behavioural competencies
Technical Competencies
- HR
Operations: Strong understanding of day-to-day HR operations,
employee lifecycle administration, HR documentation processes, workforce
coordination, and operational HR support within a fast-paced business
environment.
- Employee
Records & Data Management
Ability to maintain accurate employee records, workforce trackers, attendance data, leave records, and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance. - Payroll
& Workforce Administration Support
Understanding of payroll input preparation, attendance validation, employee movement tracking, and workforce administration processes to support payroll accuracy and operational controls. - HR
Systems & Data Management
Experience working with HR systems, employee databases, attendance systems, and workforce information management processes to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency. - HR
Systems & Workforce Data Management
Experience working with HR systems, workforce databases, reporting structures, and workforce data management processes to ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity. - HR
Reporting & Operational Coordination
Ability to prepare and maintain HR operational reports, workforce trackers, employee records, and administrative reporting to support HR visibility and operational decision-making. - Labour
Law & HR Compliance Administration
Basic understanding of labour law requirements, employee documentation standards, statutory compliance requirements, and HR governance processes within operational environments. - Employee
Support & Coordination
Ability to professionally handle employee queries, coordinate HR operational activities, support onboarding and employee communication processes, and provide responsive HR support services. - Documentation
& Record Management
- Strong
capability in maintaining organized HR files, documentation systems,
employee correspondence, and operational records in line with company
standards and compliance requirements.
Hiring Alert | Credit Manager at Highlands Drinks Limited
Are you a strategic and commercially driven Credit professional with experience
in receivables management, working capital optimization, and credit risk
control? This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing organization in Nyeri
/ Nairobi.
We are looking for candidates with:
✔ 5–8 years’ experience in
Credit Management, Commercial Finance, or Working Capital Management
✔ Experience in FMCG,
Manufacturing, or Distribution environments
✔ CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
professional qualification is an added advantage
✔ Strong analytical skills with
experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)
✔ Proven ability to manage
receivables, collections, and customer credit exposure
✔ Strong leadership, stakeholder
management, and decision-making skills
If you are ready for your next challenge, 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dNxRkWxz
Technical Operator – Filler Machine at Highlands Drinks Limited
Who We Are
We are Highlands, a vibrant, fast-growing beverage company
in Kenya, committed to delighting our consumers and supporting our employees
every day. Together, we are One, On, and Strong, always striving to become
Kenya’s number one beverage company.
Our Purpose & Promise
We create refreshing drinks that Kenyans love and can
afford. Our mission is to delight every consumer, every time. Our commitment to
our employees makes us great—every day, we play as a team and strive to become
better in all we do.
The Purpose of the role
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Technical Operator
to operate and monitor filler machine equipment within our production plant.
The role is responsible for ensuring smooth machine operations, minimizing
downtime, maintaining product quality, and supporting safe and efficient
production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate
and monitor technical equipment, machinery, or systems according to
standard procedures.
- Perform
routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Identify
and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Maintain
accurate logs, reports, and documentation of operations and incidents.
- Ensure
compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate
with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize
performance.
- Assist
in installation, testing, and calibration of new equipment.
- Monitor
system performance and recommend improvements where necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma
in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related
Engineering course).
- Minimum
of 2 years’ experience operating a liquid beverage filling machine.
- Ability
to understand mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Working
knowledge of OSHA, Lean Manufacturing, and Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP).
- Good
communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
Key Competencies
- Technical
aptitude
- Problem-solving
skills
- Attention
to detail
- Team
collaboration
- Safety
awareness
- Dependability
- Strong
work ethic
Production Shift Supervisor at Highlands Drinks Limited
Who We Are
We are Highlands, a vibrant, fast-growing beverage company
in Kenya, committed to delighting our consumers and supporting our employees
every day. Together, we are One, On, and Strong, always striving to become
Kenya’s number one beverage company.
Our Purpose & Promise
We create refreshing drinks that Kenyans love and can
afford. Our mission is to delight every consumer, every time. Our commitment to
our employees makes us great—every day, we play as a team and strive to become
better in all we do.
The Purpose of the role
As a Production Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible
for production line operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures
Detailed responsibilities include:
- Ensure
smooth production operation during shift
- Train
and coach production line employees and conduct their performance reviews
- Responsible
for shift schedule to include workstation assignments/rotations, employee
training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment,
back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
- Coordinate
production start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
- Responsible
for quality control during shift to produce product within specifications,
meeting shift production goals, Preparing and submitting production
reports timely and ensuring a clean and safe work area
- Attending
daily operation review meetings and make production presentation as
necessary
- Managing
health and safety at work.
- keep
records of workers’ attendance report
- Initiate
and give Direction on any process changes to ensure product specifications
are achieved and maintained by controlling and stopping non-conforming
products from further processing.
- Through
effective production line balancing, ensuring employee skills progression
for maximum output and plants optimization.
- Ensuring
standard operating procedures are adhered to
- Provide
guidance and assistance to a team of production machine operators and
assistance
- Any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Education and Experience Level and Other Desirable
Attributes
- Diploma
in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry or related filed plus 3 years’
experience in a similar role.
- Organizational
and Leadership abilities
- Communication
and interpersonal skills
- Previous
experience in FMCG environment
- Self-motivated
with a results-driven approach
- Problem-solving
skills
- Working
knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA, and Production Process
Control
- Basic
computer skills
Machine Operator – Injection Moulding (Preform Manufacturing) at Highlands Drinks Limited
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate
injection molding machines according to production plans.
- Monitor
machine parameters such as temperature, pressure, and cycle time to
maintain consistent quality.
- Load
raw materials (PET resin, colorant) into the machine hopper.
- Inspect
preforms for defects such as bubbles, flash, or uneven wall thickness.
- Perform
routine machine start-up, shut-down, and product changeovers.
- Document
production data including quantities, defects, and downtime.
- Assist
with mold changes and basic machine maintenance.
- Keep
the work area clean and free from hazards.
- Comply
with safety, GMP, and quality assurance requirements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- KCSE
Certificate or equivalent.
- Experience
in injection molding operations (preferred).
- Basic
mechanical knowledge and problem-solving ability.
- Ability
to work under minimal supervision and meet production targets.
- Strong
commitment to quality and safety.
Machine Operator – Filler at Highlands Drinks Limited
Key Responsibilities:
- Set
up, operate, and monitor the filler machine during production runs.
- Adjust
machine settings to achieve correct fill volumes and minimize product
loss.
- Perform
changeovers for different product types, container sizes, and packaging
formats.
- Conduct
routine checks for leaks, misfills, or quality defects.
- Ensure
compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene standards.
- Record
production data such as output quantities, downtime, and defects.
- Clean
and sanitize filling equipment as per standard operating procedures.
- Report
equipment malfunctions to maintenance for timely repairs.
- Follow
safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Qualifications & Skills:
- KCSE
Certificate or equivalent.
- Previous
experience in machine operation in a manufacturing environment
(preferred).
- Basic
mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability
to read and follow work instructions and production schedules.
- Strong
attention to detail and quality focus.