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Beverage Production & Quality Officer Jobs in Nairobi County, Kenya at Lifta Kenya Limited
Title: Beverage Production & Quality Officer
Company: Lifta Kenya Limited
Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
About Lifta Kenya Limited
Lifta Kenya Limited is a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer building localized industries that make essential consumer goods more affordable and accessible to underserved communities across Africa.
Our business operates across three strategic divisions:
- Water & Beverages
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Circular Plastics & Recycling
As we commission our new Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) production line alongside the continued expansion of our bottled water operations, we are looking for an ambitious and technically minded Beverage Production & Quality Officer to join our manufacturing team in Kakuma.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional who wants hands-on experience in beverage manufacturing while working directly with international technical partners to establish world-class production and quality systems.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Beverage Production & Quality Officer will oversee the day-to-day operation of our beverage production lines while ensuring strict adherence to product quality, food safety, and manufacturing standards.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in commissioning our new CSD production line, maintaining quality standards for both carbonated beverages and bottled water, and continuously improving production efficiency.
Key ResponsibilitiesBeverage Production
- Operate and supervise the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) production line.
- Support the production of purified bottled water.
- Monitor production schedules to achieve output and efficiency targets.
- Ensure correct machine settings and process parameters during production.
- Assist in troubleshooting production issues and minimizing downtime.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel during preventive and corrective maintenance.
Quality Control & Food Safety
- Perform in-process and finished product quality inspections.
- Monitor beverage quality parameters including:
- Brix (sugar concentration)
- Carbonation levels
- pH
- Appearance and taste
- Fill volumes
- Packaging integrity
- Conduct routine sanitation and hygiene inspections.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Support implementation of HACCP and food safety procedures.
- Maintain product traceability and batch documentation.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate production records and quality control reports.
- Record production yields, rejects, and wastage.
- Prepare daily production and quality reports.
- Assist during regulatory inspections and quality audits.
- Ensure compliance with KEBS and other applicable food safety requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce wastage.
- Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Train production operators on quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
- Work closely with external technical consultants and formulation specialists during product development and production optimization.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any of the following:
- Food Science & Technology
- Food Processing Technology
- Food Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Applied Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Food & Beverage Technology
- Or another closely related discipline.
- Minimum 1 year experience in:
- Beverage manufacturing
- Bottled water production
- Dairy processing
- Juice processing
- Carbonated soft drinks
- FMCG food manufacturing
Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High standards of integrity and accountability.
- Good written documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a production team.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards.
What You'll Gain
Joining Lifta offers a unique opportunity to:
- Help commission and operate a modern carbonated beverage production facility.
- Work directly with internationally recognized beverage formulation specialists.
- Receive practical exposure to beverage manufacturing technologies.
- Build expertise in beverage quality assurance and food safety systems.
- Grow your career within one of Kenya's fastest-growing manufacturing businesses focused on frontier markets.
- Contribute to a company improving access to affordable essential consumer goods while creating positive environmental and social impact.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line: