Description
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Function: Engineering / Technical
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.
The Solvent Extraction Supervisor will manage the safe, efficient and consistent operation of the solvent extraction plant. The role is accountable for production output, oil recovery, meal quality, solvent efficiency, plant availability and compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Process Control
- Supervise daily solvent extraction operations from preparation/flaking through extraction, de-solventizing, solvent recovery and oil/meal handling.
- Monitor critical process parameters including temperature, pressure, flow, level, throughput and equipment performance.
- Maintain stable plant operations to achieve production, oil recovery, solvent efficiency and quality targets.
- Monitor extraction efficiency and identify areas of process loss.
- Identify process abnormalities early, troubleshoot issues and take corrective action to minimize downtime and losses.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving plant efficiency and process performance.
Shift & Team Management
- Lead shift operators and allocate manpower appropriately.
- Ensure effective shift handovers and communication of outstanding operational issues.
- Ensure operators comply with SOPs, safety instructions and approved operating parameters.
- Train and guide operators on plant operations, safety and troubleshooting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Food Science/Food Technology, Oilseed Technology, Process Technology, Production/Manufacturing Engineering or another related technical discipline.
- 5–8 years’ relevant experience in solvent extraction, vegetable oil manufacturing, oilseed processing or edible oil production.
- Hands-on experience with hexane-based solvent extraction is mandatory.
- Previous experience supervising operators or production teams within a process plant environment is preferred.
- Willingness to work in shifts is required.
Application
Interested and qualified? Go to CDL Human Resource on cdl.zohorecruit.com to apply
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