Water Treatment Plant Team Leader – Hariss International Limited

Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Team Leader
Company: Hariss International Limited
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 20th October 2024

Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Department: Process Rooms – Beverage
Reports to: Shift Incharge

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the correct concentration of treatment chemicals is added to water.
• Carry out weekly sanitation of water treatment tanks, polishers, filters, and the entire water treatment area.
• Monitor cartridge and carbon filters to ensure proper functioning.
• Conduct water analysis tests for process control (e.g., hardness, alkalinity, pH, turbidity, chlorine residual).
• Perform daily backwash of carbon filters.
• Ensure adequate supply of treated water to production lines.
• Maintain the pre-treatment chlorination facility, including routine maintenance and adjusting chemical feed rates.
• Maintain water treatment records in compliance with UNBS and ISO standards.
• Ensure plant operations adhere to SOPs and guidelines.
• Develop an effective testing protocol for the water treatment section.
• Discuss inspection results with quality assurance and recommend corrective actions.
• Document the results of various tests.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

General Responsibilities for All Hariss Employees:

• Perform autonomous maintenance of equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Promote food safety and quality guidelines.
• Prioritize occupational health, safety, and environmental standards in line with company policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years in a similar role in a busy environment.
  • 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the food industry, with beverage manufacturing being a distinct advantage.

Key Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service orientation.
• Reasoning and calculation proficiency.
• Ability to adapt to new situations quickly.
• Embrace continuous learning.
• Work independently or in a team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Hariss International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should send their CVs to careers@harissint.com.
Please note: If you do not hear from Hariss International within three weeks of the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

About Hariss International Limited:
Hariss International is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages, operating under the brand name RIHAM since its inception in 2005.