Operations Assistant

Drawdown Foods is on a mission to create food ingredient products with superior natural
flavour profiles that are better for you and better for the planet. We take regeneratively grown
Kenyan crops, and deploy 'back-to-the-kitchen' extraction methods to create incredibly
complex and high quality food products for leading global food brands.

We are seeking an Operations Manager who can own our day to day operations, and help us
develop new systems of efficiency in a fast paced environment. Candidates must be creative
thinkers, have strong communication skills and take ownership over projects independently.
Candidates will report to the three company founders, and learn the inner workings of each
business function (laboratory, culinary & value chain/commercials). The intention of this role
is to internally develop a COO.

Hard Skills Required;

● Expert in Microsoft Suite; Excel (expert) & Powerpoint (proficient)
● Proficiency with Google Docs - ability to create and organise folders, set up and
maintain systems of document storage, etc.
● Presentation building - powerpoint, canva, whatever medium
● Perfect written and spoken english
● Driver’s licence (not mandatory but a bonus)

Target Soft Skills;

● Self directed learner
● Ability to analyse and take action
● Can work independently, outside of prescribed systems and frameworks
● Strong organisational skills
● Ability to manage multiple communication channels at once
● Fast paced and can adhere to deadlines and clearly defined deliverables

Primary Responsibilities
1. Build and Main Internal Operating Systems
a. Create and maintain internal systems to optimise and streamline workflows
and processes
b. Capture data concisely and efficiently (procurements lists, building value
chain costings and transparencies)
c. Envision strategy for greater future efficiencies and scale
2. Create and Maintain Administrative Functions
a. Create expense procedures & policies
b. Build out HR procedures & policies
c. Create procurement procedures and methods of tracking and maintaining
records
Apply directly for this position via our advisory partner, the SME Support Centre through
info@sme-supportcentre.com with the title “Application for Operations Assistant”. There will
be a rigorous assessment process for this role. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.