Rwanda Plant Machines Operations Senior Supervisor

Job Description

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 Rwanda program, founded in 2007, operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,200 staff located in all four Rwanda provinces and Kigali. Together, we directly serve more than 790,000 farmers. To learn more about our work, look at our Rwanda program blog for more information.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Plant Machine Operations Technician to join the team at Seed Processing Rwanda (SPR), located in Gatsibo–Ruhuha. The technician will operate and maintain seed processing machines, performing routine maintenance and installations, and ensuring that all equipment functions safely. You will involve supervising technical work carried out by other technicians and external service providers, with a focus on maintaining, reliability, and operational continuity across all SPR processing facilities.

Reporting to the Plant Machine Maintenance Coordinator, the Plant Machine Operations Senior Supervisor will help meet the plant’s operational efficiency and production targets. This is a fully onsite position that requires flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts. You have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with industrial or processing machinery, a commitment to safety, and the ability to ensure smooth and reliable plant operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of seed processing machines to ensure efficient production.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on large generators (up to 1000 kVA) to maintain power supply.
• Maintain and repair cold rooms, cold storage, and cold warehouses, including installation, assembly, and breakdown response.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and carry out repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor seed and cob quality during processing (e.g., moisture content, physical condition) and promptly report any issues.
• Support data tracking by recording electricity, gas, and chemical consumption in the processing plant.
• Train and guide casual workers to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Submit daily reports and communicate challenges or improvement suggestions to the Plant Maintenance Coordinator.
• Remain on-call for emergencies, including after-hours and night shifts.

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.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Have a diploma (A1) or bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical or any other related fields but specialized in either HVAC or Hands-on experience in big generators maintenance
• 2+years of working experience in afore mentioned field
• Language: English and Kinyarwanda are desirable