Production Foreman Vacancy – Fixed Term Contract (Mombasa)

Our Client, Mini Bakeries Ltd, is seeking to fill the following position on a Fixed Term Contract. Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a leading shared service company for Mini Group of Companies, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients. We are committed to excellence and strive to deliver the highest quality products and services. Our team is a diverse group of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to the company’s success.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Bakery Manager, the Production Foreman will be responsible for overseeing production operations within the branch bakery. The role ensures smooth running of daily activities by monitoring stock rotation, achieving yield and production targets, enforcing safety and quality standards, and supervising bakery staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule all production employees, ensuring proper duty rosters.
• Oversee daily operations of the plant in a sanitary and safe manner.
• Coordinate with bakery managers and maintenance staff to minimize downtime.
• Enforce daily food safety, quality, and security procedures.
• Organize training for staff to ensure competence in safety, legality, and quality.
• Review production and quality records for compliance with company standards.
• Plan production activities in liaison with the Branch Manager.
• Supervise product delivery, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Monitor and control use of resources such as fleet, utilities, equipment, and materials.
• Manage raw material and bread stock levels, including accurate record keeping.
• Prepare casual wages charts and daily/monthly reports.
• Ensure bread weight and quality standards are consistently met.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Support branch managers during off days and leave periods.
• Ensure production targets are achieved with high efficiency and minimal waste.

Deliverables

• Achieve and sustain daily production targets.
• Maintain cost efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices in line with health and safety rules.
• Provide effective supervision, performance monitoring, and development of production staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate in Food Production or related field.
• Minimum 4–5 years of bakery work experience.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience as Charge Hand Baker.
• Strong understanding of bakery processes, production standards, and branch operations.

Key Skills & Competence

• Supervisory and team management skills with ability to enforce standards.
• Ability to work with budgets, manage costs, and achieve targets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for reporting and planning.
• Knowledge of labor laws and workplace compliance.
• Flexible, innovative, and people-oriented leader with high ethical standards.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their application letter and updated CV to the Head of Talent Management via careers@minigrp.com, quoting “Production Foreman” in the subject line, by COB 16th September, 2025. Kindly indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.

NB:

• We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.
• Successful candidates will undergo background checks.