Technical Machine Operator

About the role

Unga Holdings Limited is looking for a Technical Machine Operator to work at its grain milling facility in Westlands, Nairobi. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing daily production plans, maintaining equipment performance, and upholding food safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Execute production plans and attend daily planning meetings.
• Monitor and reconcile product and additive quantities before posting.
• Reserve consumables, implement food‑safety objectives and maintain GMP compliance above 90%.
• Manage grain cleaning processes, ensuring equipment efficiency, optimal water addition, and target transfer rates for wheat (14 MT/hr) and maize (8.5 MT/hr).
• Oversee pest‑management, sanitation, and equipment inspections to prevent infestation.
• Conduct routine and condition‑based maintenance, support planned maintenance activities, and troubleshoot equipment faults.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives using PDCA and PaTaMu methodologies.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Food Science & Technology.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably grain processing.
• Experience in machine operation, maintenance and basic autonomous‑maintenance practices.
• Good understanding of food‑safety regulations and GMP standards.

Required skills

• Machine Operations
• Machine Maintenance
• Grain processing
• Autonomous maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• MS Office proficiency