Quality Controller Job Placement - True North Consult Limited (Dairy Processing Plant – UHT) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: True North

Consult Limited (Dairy Processing Plant – UHT)

TrueNorth is a people management consultancy in Uganda that is run by

qualified Human Resource Management Professionals and they would like to

recruit for a valuable client, a Dairy Processing Plant – UHT.

Job Summary: The Quality

Controller will be responsible for:

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Finding and removing faults at fixed stages of the

production process

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Testing microbiological, chemical and physical

samples

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Making sure labelling is accurate

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Checking that production methods meet relevant

legislation.

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Dealing with customer feedback and complaints, and

passing on issues to managers where necessary

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Assessing and rating suppliers

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Routinely reviewing and updating quality control

policies

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Training and mentoring new staff

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Sending reports to management

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Routinely inspect, test, and sample incoming raw

milk for defects and any deviations from specifications.

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Records and trend the results.

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Regularly informs production manager of any

deviations

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Inspects and monitors quality of raw milk in the

storage silos and informs production of which milk to start with and which to

use to different products

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Ensures that silos have been cleaned adequately

using the In-process monitoring

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Inspect, test, and sample materials or products for

defects and deviations from specifications.

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Observe and monitor production operations and

equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary

process adjustments.

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Checks that correct pasteurization, sterilization

temperatures are met

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Checks that product weights are within specification

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Ensure that manufacturing or production processes

meet international and national standards

3.

Product storage, dispatch

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Ensures FIFO is maintained in the coldrooms

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Checks that vehicles are maintained clean and that

correct loading temperatures are maintained.

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Works closely with external audit bodies and regulatory

authorities in conducting external audits

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Conducts supplier audits in conjunction with

Production Manager

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Carries out internal audits and reports on findings

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Investigates audit findings and close them.

5.

Taking corrective action:

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Discuss inspection results with those responsible

for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.

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Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment

not meeting specifications.

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Devising and establishing a company’s quality

procedures, standards and specifications;

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Reviewing customer requirements and making sure they

are met;

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Working with purchasing staff to establish quality

requirements from external suppliers;

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Setting standards for quality as well as health and

safety;

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Looking at ways to reduce waste and increase

efficiency;

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Defining quality procedures in conjunction with

operating staff;

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Setting up and maintaining controls and

documentation procedures;

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Responsible for monitoring performance by gathering

relevant data and producing statistical reports;

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Making suggestions for changes and improvements and

how to implement them;

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Using relevant quality tools and making sure

managers and other staff understand how to improve the business;

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Making sure the company is working as effectively as

possible to keep up with standards

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably hold a degree in a

relevant field of study.

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At least three years of practical experience

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Broad knowledge and understanding of food safety,

food laboratory practices, GMP, HACCP, PMO, Pest Control and basic Sanitation

practices.

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Excellent spoken and written communication skills

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Technical knowledge in the food & beverage

industry

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Working knowledge of relevant legislation and

quality control standards

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Good organizational skills and a methodical approach

to work

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Keen attention to detail is central to the job in

order to detect defects that could be easily missed by the consumer but still

present a safety risk, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively

when reporting issues and defects is necessary

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Possess the ability to prioritize workloads and meet

project deadlines

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The ability to pay close attention to detail

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Good team working skills.

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Be able to adapt to changing priorities and

conditions.

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Willingness to work flexible shift’s depending on

project/production requirements.

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Ability to multi-task

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send updated CVs and

application letters to: jobs@truenorthafrica.com and clearly indicate the job

applied for in the subject. The applications should not exceed 2MB. Only

Shortlisted applicants shall be contacted

Deadline: 27^th August 2015

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda