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Tupande Machine Operation and Maintenance Supervisor (Fixed-Term)

Ruiru, Kenya

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande. Close to 500 staff in our Kakamega headquarters support 1,747 field staff and serve more than 1 million farmers. In Nairobi, around 50 staff support global functions like procurement, recruitment, government relations, and communications.

About the Role

Be responsible for the setup and efficient day-to-day operation of all machinery in the facility to produce high-quality dried fruit, and monitoring of maintenance at the facility.

Responsibilities

Dryer Operations & Monitoring

  • Manage dryers during day/night shifts, monitor dryer parameters, and maintain dryer logs.
  • Report any dryer malfunctions, and lead in troubleshooting
  • Report and keep track of power outages or interruptions during dryer operations and ensure clear handover logs/reports after each shift.

Pallet trolleys operation

  • Support pallet trolley operation when moving fruits for processing..

Maintenance & Quality Control

  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of all machines (ensure records are up to date) to ensure smooth operation and prevent breakdowns.
  • Monitor the quality of dried fruit and adjust machines as needed to maintain product standards.
  • Manage all maintenance works within the factory.

Troubleshooting & Safety Compliance

  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical or process issues during production.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and report hazards or incidents immediately.

Record Keeping & Team Management/Collaboration

  • Maintain accurate records of production data, machine performance, and maintenance activities.
  • Work closely with supervisors and quality control personnel to achieve production targets and maintain product quality.
  • Train and manage machine operators 

Work Commitment & Continuous Improvement

  • Suggest and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness.

Water and Electricity Tracking 

  • Track all water and electricity used in the factory and ensure efficient functionality of all utilities.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • Minimum academic Qualification: Diploma/Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, or Training in vocational machinery operation.
  • Work Experience: 1+ years of working experience in food processing and handling machinery
  • Knowledge and experience in the Food Safety Management System, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • Attention to detail: Ensures all your tasks are completed to the processing needs.
  • Problem-solving: Establish root cause and find solutions to meet the required maintenance target.
  • Analytical skills: Have the ability to identify a problem, investigate to find out relevant facts, and find a logical solution.
  • Written and verbal communication: Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team: Teamwork with the warehouse and production team.
  • Time management: Ensures you have adequate time to complete your tasks to the desired operation.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Ruiru, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

23 July 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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