Website Bles Dairies
At Bles Dairies, we are committed to making dairy farming more profitable. We provide the right products, services, and expertise to help farmers reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve milk production.
Key responsibilities
Own day-to-day execution across the full operational chain
Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues
Ensure continuity, reliability and service consistency as volumes grow
Introduce structure, discipline and predictability through clear processes
Define and enforce SOPs, KPIs and ownership across functions
Drive planning rhythms linking sales, production, logistics and finance
Oversee depot operations, inventory control and national distribution
Optimize logistics flows, fleet utilization and last-mile delivery
Balance service levels with cost control and operational efficiency
Ensure alignment between production planning and market demand
Oversee operational performance of field and contracting activities
Own operational systems, reporting and data integrity
Build operations that are process-driven rather than people-dependent
Lead, manage and develop operational teams across multiple locations
Set standards, hold teams accountable and create a strong execution culture
Candidate profile
We are looking for a senior operations leader with a proven track record running complex, growing businesses in an emerging market.
You combine practical judgment with structure and are comfortable in the field, at depots, or reviewing performance data. You understand how operations function in emerging markets and know how to scale without overcomplicating. You have experience managing depot-based supply models, wide SKU ranges, and route-to-market execution serving customers across multiple locations.
Proven experience in operations leadership within agribusiness, FMCG, logistics or food value chains
Strong understanding of production planning, logistics and service delivery
Experience building structure and discipline in growing organizations
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage and motivate teams
Comfort operating in emerging markets; East Africa experience is a strong plus
Ability to work closely with senior leadership as a trusted operational counterpart
A pragmatic mindset with focus on execution, reliability and results
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent level of education)
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