Operations Manager (Silk Farming) – Homabay

About the role

A leading silk producer, dedicated to high-quality and sustainably sourced silk, is looking for an Operations Manager in Homabay. The role oversees mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and farmer partnerships, keeping all processes efficient and effective.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of mulberry planting, harvesting and transport to ensure efficiency.
• Plan mulberry capacity, including land scouting and timely seedling propagation to meet silkworm farming partners' needs.
• Resolve operational issues, implement quality control and improve efficiency to meet processing standards.
• Supervise silkworm rearing operations in line with SOPs and quality control processes.
• Develop and implement processes that improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Set and monitor KPIs for mulberry planting and harvesting, silkworm farming and cocoon output, adjusting them as needed.
• Manage contracts and relationships with mulberry farming partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience managing field operations, logistics and supply chain in a rural agricultural setting.
• Proven track record managing community relations, mobilising and training farmers.

Required skills

• Strong project management methodology knowledge, with excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Experience developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The vacancy is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a Kenyan recruitment and executive search agency. Applications are made through the agency's application form; candidates who do not hear back within two weeks are not shortlisted for this role.