About Maplewood Holdings
Maplewood Holdings is a dairy farming and processing company that operates a 2,500-acre farm in Uasin Gishu County and a processing plant that produces fresh milk, yoghurt, cream, and cheese. Founded in 1998, Maplewood milks approximately 3,000 cows daily and processes 120,000 litres of milk per day. The company sells through its own retail brand in supermarkets across Kenya and also supplies bulk milk to other processors. Maplewood employs 600 staff and holds ISO 22000 food safety certification. The company runs an artificial insemination programme and a farmer training initiative that supports 500 surrounding smallholder dairy farmers.
What you will do:
You will develop, implement, and monitor the company's occupational health and safety programmes to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Daily tasks include conducting workplace safety inspections, investigating accidents and near-misses, preparing safety reports, and delivering safety training sessions. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Work Injury Benefits Act, and other applicable regulations. You will also manage the company's fire safety programme, including fire drills, fire extinguisher inspections, and evacuation procedures. A diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, certification as a safety officer, and experience in a manufacturing or construction environment are required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Maplewood Holdings is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
