Managing Director- Krones East Africa
Ruiru, KE, 00619
“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials” – we have a clear vision at Krones. For this purpose, we supply state-of-the-art technology to our customers worldwide.
As a regional subsidiary for the East Africa region based in Nairobi, Kenya, it is our commitment to optimise our customer reach in this region and to provide them with the best possible service. With our team of about 140 employees, we have made it our mission to provide our customers with outstanding support – throughout the entire Krones portfolio. This way we ensure the highest level of productivity and quality on a permanent basis.
Interested? Then join our team because: we can achieve more together!
Let's create impact beyond tomorrow What awaits you
To lead Krones operations, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence across all business functions, drive strategic initiatives that strengthen market position, optimize the value chain, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the overall business strategy to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
- Develop and implement plans that strengthen market position and customer relationships.
- Drive financial performance to ensure revenue targets and cost efficiency are met.
- Initiate operational improvements that enhance productivity and service quality.
- Manage full P&L responsibility to ensure budgets are met.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive innovation across the value chain.
- Oversee compliance with corporate standards, legal requirements, and regional regulations.
- Direct all business functions to deliver collaborative, integrated operational performance within the Krones Matrix organization.
- Lead and develop the local team to meet the Krones Target behaviors
Your Profile You contribute
- Masters degree required preferably in Business, Engineering, Economics
- More than 5 years experience in the industry in a senior management role.
- Must have excellent strategic planning and business analysis skills.
- Commercial and Financial acumen.
- Ability to drive data-driven decisions.
- Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking.
- Ability to analyse complex matters and provide innovative solutions.
- Be an initiator and role model.
- Travel required: 21-30%