Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
The Quality Controller will be responsible for quality control of both input and output grain, processes and standards to assure produce is within customer specifications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct Tests and Assessment on the produce & reject that that does not meet set standards
• Maintain quality Standards of produce that meets East African Standards
• Receive produce on behalf of the company.
• Carry out stock records on a daily basis both day’s purchases, production and sales.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to the operations Manager.
• Advice management on purchase, production and safe storage of Grain at all times.
• Update and maintain testing equipment
• Keep records of all tests carried out and retain samples for a specified period
• Ensure quality of packaging material
• Arrange, coordinate and participate in internal and external quality audits and trainings
• Draft and review Quality policies, standards and procedures manual
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS
• Quality standards
• Quality policies and procedures manuals and records
• Daily, weekly, monthly reports on the produce bought, stored etc

PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Degree in; Food science, Bio-chemistry, Agri-Business, Agriculture (Crop) or any other
• related field.
• At least Three (3) years’ practical experience in grain handling or milling in a big and reputable organization.
• OR a Higher Diploma in any of the fields above but with at least 7 years’ experience in the grain handling business in a big and reputable company

COMPETENCIES
Technical Competencies
• Strong knowledge in store management especially managing stock records.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining quality & general cleanliness in stores.
• Very good knowledge in fumigation is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of quality produce that meets the East African standards & WFP is a plus.
• He or she candidate must be knowledgeable in food safety principles and Quality Audit
• ability to interpret chemical, microbiological and physical results, carry out Data analysis

Behavioural Competencies
• The incumbent should possess an impeccable record of integrity.
• Negotiation and decision making skills
• Team working and team building skills
• Reporting writing, presentation and communication skills
• Must be flexible and assertive
• The incumbent must be ready work under pressure and be result oriented


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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