Feedmill Operations Manager

About the role

Stratostaff East Africa is recruiting a Feedmill Operations Manager in the Nairobi area. The role leads the end-to-end operations of the feedmill, from raw material sourcing through production, packaging, inventory and logistics, and also drives its commercialization by developing a go-to-market strategy for third-party clients and external markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full feedmill operation: raw material sourcing, feed formulation, production, packaging, inventory and logistics.
• Develop and implement a go-to-market strategy for third-party clients and external markets.
• Oversee strategic procurement of key raw materials such as maize, wheat, pollard and soya, focusing on quality, pricing and supplier relationships.
• Monitor and optimize feed formulations to meet livestock nutritional standards and comply with local regulations.
• Manage production planning and workflows to meet internal and external customer demand.
• Lead continuous improvement in efficiency, quality control, safety and cost management.
• Supervise equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Recruit, lead and develop a multidisciplinary team covering production, procurement, sales and plant operations.
• Collaborate with farming, finance and marketing to align feedmill performance with company objectives.
• Maintain records of production, inventory, quality metrics and client orders, and produce regular operational and financial performance reports for the GM.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Feed Technology, Agricultural Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years' experience in feedmill or grain operations, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial feed production, including sales and market expansion.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage performance across departments.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of raw material procurement, formulation techniques and animal nutrition.
• Strong understanding of operational excellence, equipment maintenance and manufacturing processes.
• Financial literacy with experience managing budgets and controlling production costs.