Head of Processing Plant at Victory Farms

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Head of Processing Plant to lead end-to-end operations, driving performance against key KPIs while ensuring efficient daily execution. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality, cost, and productivity, and delivering consistent operational performance through strong leadership and accountability.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Run and stabilize processing operations.

• Own end-to-end operations (processing, fish meal, novel)
• Directly manage supervisors and managers across functions
• Be present on the floor to drive execution, solve problems, and enforce standards
• Bring structure and control to daily operations

Build a culture focused on performance management and KPIs.

• Closely monitor KPIs (throughput, yield, costs, quality)
• Establish daily tracking and performance routines

Drive improvement and scale output.

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and realize solutions for them
• Lead initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Run trials and implement process improvements
• Scale operations in a controlled and repeatable way

Partner with production, operations and support functions for systems planning.

• Put in place simple, effective operational systems and processes
• Oversee production planning and capacity management
• Coordinate with harvesting, logistics, and other teams
• Work with technical teams to implement and improve data systems

Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, processing, or industrial operations, ideally in horticulture or floriculture.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling the operations of a similar facility successfully.
• Experience improving performance in fast-paced environments.
• Strong operational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to implement structure, KPIs, and systems.
• Comfortable working with data and performance metrics.
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with planning and improvement.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally. In its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

Application Procedure

Please send your 2 – page CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to [email protected]. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Head of Processing Plant