Ongoing Recruitment at Kloverharris Limited

Kloverharris Limited is a Human resource/IT Consulting company that provides high quality services to businesses across Africa. We pride ourselves in how well we assist organizations overcome challenges that bother on optimal performance by proffering a wide array of solutions through the use of deep IT expertise, industry- wide expertise and highly proficient tools.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Food Technologist

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Term of position: 1 year, renewal subject to performance

About the Role

• The Food Technologist will serve as lead liaison between clients on the ground and the client’s volunteer pool to deliver high-quality food manufacturing expertise.
• Also will act as a representative of the business to ensure that the work is tightly aligned and connected to the organization in representing its Corporate Partners.
• The candidate will be required to work closely with the team in West Africa covering primarily Nigeria to implement the growth strategy in the country.
• Apart from managing the flow of requirements and expertise between the organization and clients, the Food Technologist will be responsible for managing the pipeline of prospective projects and scoping them based on meetings with owners/managers.
• Through it all, he/she will “establish, develop and maintain an ongoing relationship of trust and support with identified clients and enthusiastically represent the organization and its Corporate Partners’ offerings to all potential and current clients.”
• Therefore, a successful candidate will possess technical expertise, management acumen, and superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Will help to identify and source potential Clients.
• Conduct initial meetings with previously identified local food processors to assess the potential for high quality and high impact projects.
• Conduct site visits to collect the necessary technical information (e.g., regarding ingredients, suppliers, packers, and processes) to make an informed decision about proceeding with communications.
• In the case of high-potential clients, conduct a thorough business assessment to identify priority needs and potential opportunities for client engagement.
• With client and company’s input, draft a project scope document that articulates the expertise required, target timelines, etc.
• Facilitate alignment on project scope document and obtain sign-off from management and clients before commencement of projects. Obtain signoffs for closure of projects.
• Set up communication to deliver technical and business advice on food manufacturing equipment, materials, and processes between volunteers and the client.
• Provide ongoing support of the remote knowledge transfer model and act as the bridge between expert volunteers and the processors in the specific projects' lives.
• Participate in calls with management and volunteer teams, ensuring effective communication and understanding of each other’s expectations.
• Provide on-the-ground support for the implementation of technical advice.
• Support, organize, and conduct training workshops for clients, as needed, on technical issues ranging from quality control, production process, operations, supply chain, safety, and hygiene, working conditions (i.e., wages, safety), and proper environmental management.
• Provide support to clients in coordinating the business component of the program with the technical aspects.
• Track and report on project progress and highlight any issues that require support from management teams.
• Manage data reporting processes.
• Drive data collection from the M&E framework
• Develop well-written, cohesive reports that meet the informational needs of donors and investors.
• Upload data and project documentation onto the technology platform.
• Identify and complete a technical assessment of ingredients, packaging materials, manufacturing processes, safety, and quality management practices relevant to developing project scope.
• Identify and complete business assessment of marketing, sales, finance, and overall management practices as appropriate.
• Accurately translate technical and business requirements communicated by clients to volunteers.
• Work with volunteers to ensure that technical expertise on equipment, materials, processes, and overall business management needs are communicated to clients without diluting the essence of recommendations.
• Provide direct support and guidance as appropriate to clients necessary to produce products to maximize capacity and optimize product quality and differentiation.

Required Skills & Experience

• B.Sc. in Food Science, Food Technology, or related courses. Master’s degree preferred.
• Between 5 to 10 years working experience in food processing, preferably with at least 2 in manufacturing/plant.
• Must be both a Thinker and a Doer – the role will require being both a strategic thinker and performing many tasks.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) as well as worker safety, social and environmental sustainability.
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A high degree of comfort in working in unstructured environments.
• Proven track record in providing technical solutions to food processors.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and French are required.
• Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint).

Job Position: Interior Design Architect

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating the right ambience positioning of products within a showroom.
• He/She will drive traffic to the showroom in line with the organizational brand strategy whilst also creating great customer satisfaction at all times.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall look and feel of the showroom in line with the brand’s requirements
• Oversee visual merchandising and ensure that products are strategically positioned
• Coordinate with the sales and brand manager in planning and coordinating product awareness events in the showroom
• Research on ways to develop new and creative ideas geared towards driving traffic to the showroom
• Deliver a luxurious brand experience for every client that walks into the showroom

Qualifications

• A B.Sc / HND holder in architecture from a reputable university or Polytechnic.
• 2 - 5 years proven experience in a similar role
• Proven experience as an interior design architect
• A Female interior design architect is most preferred
• Sales and supervisory know-how are required for this position
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to design and create spaces that are engaging and welcoming
• Presentation and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Ability to apply expertise and technology for optimum results.

Job Position: Production Engineer

Job Locations: Delta & Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Repair of all Mechanical systems of all machines/equipment
• Repair and draining of pneumatics plant
• Servicing of pumps/mounting of electric motors of all equipment
• Maintain and replace chains, belts, and shafts of all equipment
• Maintenance/Servicing of all equipment/machinery
• Obtaining materials and equipment as required
• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed
• Study production and machine requirements
• Develop and test effective automated and manual systems
• Design and install equipment
• Organize and manage manufacturing workflows and resources
• Integrate disparate systems (e.g. equipment handling, transport)
• Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance
• Resolve issues and delays in production
• Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Being able to work in shifts
• Being able to use measuring tools
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Work experience in an FCMG will be an added advantage.

Job Position: Business Development Manager
Job Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Slots: 2

Job Summary

• We are looking for an energetic experienced business development manager who will be responsible for driving sales and business growth.
• The ideal candidate will identify sales leads, attract new clients, and build solid relationships with them while maintaining existing relationships.
• Other duties will include market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Create strong relationships with new clients while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, client service, and retention plans.
• Identify sales leads, pitch services to existing and new clients.
• Conduct market research and identifying potential clients.
• Plan and prepare presentations to Clients
• Assist in drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
• Analyze sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
• Provide regular reports to the management with feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years active experience as a Business Development Manager in a Human Resources Services providing Organization.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@kloverharris.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.