{"id":100398,"date":"2026-07-10T19:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/production-manager-spices\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T19:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:37:46","slug":"production-manager-spices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/production-manager-spices\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Manager &#8211; Spices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Production Manager - Spices\", \"description\": \"Summary\\nThe Company is seeking a Production Manager with hands-on experience in spices, seasonings, herbs, masalas, or related powder\/blend manufacturing. The role will ensure smooth daily operations across milling, blending, sieving, roasting where applicable, and packing lines. The Production Manager will be responsible for maintaining Tropical Heat\u2019s high standards of purity, potency, and performance across all spice products.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nOversee daily production of spices, blends, herbs, seasonings, and masalas.\\nManage teams across weighing, blending, grinding, sieving, packing, and line changeovers.\\nExecute production plans and ensure consistent adherence to recipes and specifications.\\nMaintain the highest standards of hygiene, allergen control, and cross-contamination prevention.\\nEnsure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, and relevant regulatory requirements.\\nCollaborate with R&D on new blends, NPD trials, and flavour consistency improvements.\\nMaintain batch integrity, traceability, and accurate documentation.\\nReduce losses, improve yields, and strengthen line efficiency and OEE metrics.\\nCoordinate preventive maintenance with engineering teams to minimise breakdowns.\\nOversee packing machines, labellers, coding systems, and quality checkpoints.\\nDevelop, coach, and supervise production staff for improved skills and performance.\\nQualifications and Experience\\nDiploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.\\nMinimum 5 to 8 years\u2019 production experience in spices, powder blends, seasonings, or food manufacturing.\\nStrong understanding of blending technologies, milling systems, sieving, and powder handling.\\nKnowledge of allergen management, flavour integrity, and quality control processes.\\nStrong leadership and ability to run multiple lines in a fast-paced environment.\\nPersonal Attributes\\nActs with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.\\nBrings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to daily work.\\nMaintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all tasks.\\nOrganised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through and documentation.\\nCollaborates well with colleagues, communicates respectfully, and supports a positive team environment.\\nCalm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to make balanced decisions.\\nShows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-10\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Tropical Heat\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-24T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Tropical Heat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-24<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Summary<br \/>The Company is seeking a Production Manager with hands-on experience in spices, seasonings, herbs, masalas, or related powder\/blend manufacturing. The role will ensure smooth daily operations across milling, blending, sieving, roasting where applicable, and packing lines. The Production Manager will be responsible for maintaining Tropical Heat\u2019s high standards of purity, potency, and performance across all spice products.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Oversee daily production of spices, blends, herbs, seasonings, and masalas.<br \/>Manage teams across weighing, blending, grinding, sieving, packing, and line changeovers.<br \/>Execute production plans and ensure consistent adherence to recipes and specifications.<br \/>Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, allergen control, and cross-contamination prevention.<br \/>Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, and relevant regulatory requirements.<br \/>Collaborate with R&#038;D on new blends, NPD trials, and flavour consistency improvements.<br \/>Maintain batch integrity, traceability, and accurate documentation.<br \/>Reduce losses, improve yields, and strengthen line efficiency and OEE metrics.<br \/>Coordinate preventive maintenance with engineering teams to minimise breakdowns.<br \/>Oversee packing machines, labellers, coding systems, and quality checkpoints.<br \/>Develop, coach, and supervise production staff for improved skills and performance.<br \/>Qualifications and Experience<br \/>Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.<br \/>Minimum 5 to 8 years\u2019 production experience in spices, powder blends, seasonings, or food manufacturing.<br \/>Strong understanding of blending technologies, milling systems, sieving, and powder handling.<br \/>Knowledge of allergen management, flavour integrity, and quality control processes.<br \/>Strong leadership and ability to run multiple lines in a fast-paced environment.<br \/>Personal Attributes<br \/>Acts with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.<br \/>Brings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to daily work.<br \/>Maintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all tasks.<br \/>Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through and documentation.<br \/>Collaborates well with colleagues, communicates respectfully, and supports a positive team environment.<br \/>Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to make balanced decisions.<br \/>Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Tropical Heat on snapstartalent.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1275387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-24 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Tropical Heat Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-24 Job Description SummaryThe Company is seeking a Production Manager with hands-on experience in spices, seasonings, herbs, masalas, or related powder\/blend manufacturing. The role will ensure smooth daily operations across milling, blending, sieving, roasting where applicable, and packing lines. 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