5 Full Time Quality Control Supervisors – AGRI-EXIM

Quality Control Supervisors (Coffee) – 05 Positions

Company: AGRI-EXIM
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15/07/2024

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Supervisors (Coffee) will implement and supervise quality control and quality assurance operations of the company, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements as per the established Quality/Safety standards.

Job Title: Quality Control Supervisors (Coffee) – 05 Positions
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager/Quality Head
Location: Kampala (May be assigned to other locations when needed)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the timely sampling and accurate analysis of incoming raw materials, in-process goods, and packaging material to ensure each lot/batch received and processed conforms to company specifications.
• Ensure coffee is properly graded and screened as per the specific standard screens and grades to meet export quality standards.
• Ensure processing lines are in excellent hygienic conditions, verifying that lines are sufficiently cleaned before the commencement of the process, and updating all necessary line clearance records on time.
• Ensure product processing, handling, flow, and segregation are based on organic principles, and the in-storage goods are kept as per Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Supervise the packing of the finished goods, ensuring that all bags are verified as established in the FSQMS procedures.
• Ensure current GMP and GHPs are strictly followed to meet the quality and safety standards of the products.
• Inspect and verify cargo trucks for cleanliness and suitability to safely transport organic food as per established Safety and Quality control standards.
• Supervise rodent and pest control activities to ensure zero infestation in the process and storage areas.
• Work hand in hand with third-party inspectors in product sampling, certification, loading, and dispatch in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out proper documentation and record-keeping by ensuring all necessary records are completed and filed as required, both soft and hard copies.
• Ensure all measurement equipment and instruments in IPQC stations are well-maintained and calibrated to give accurate results at all times.
• Train workers on quality and food safety-related matters while promoting quality policies and objectives to keep them updated, knowledgeable, increase awareness, motivation, and involvement.
• Make regular reports to the Quality Assurance Manager about any nonconformities observed in the operations to ensure the safety and quality of the product.
• Participate in internal and external food safety and quality audits of the site.
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, Science Technology (Biology, Chemistry) or Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Agro-processing & Agri-Business.
• Diploma in any of the above with demonstrated hands-on quality control experience of over 3 years in coffee processing and supply chain can be considered.
• Certificate in Coffee Quality Grading is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control in Agro-processing, majorly Coffee and Cocoa Processing.
• Excellent knowledge of Coffee, Cocoa Export Standards, Food Safety Standards, Quality Management System Documentation, and Food Safety Audits is required.

Skills Required:

• Integrity
• Innovative
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• People management and supervisory skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Able to work under pressure and in changing shifts.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications and curriculum vitae to HR@agrieximfze.com

Deadline: 15th July 2024

About AGRI-EXIM

Industry: NGO
Location: Kampala, Uganda

With sustainability as our cornerstone, we founded Agri Exim to bridge the gap between industrious farmers and customers seeking the very best in organic & natural produce. We’ve been able to do that and so much more – from meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations to supporting our farmers at the grassroots level.