Job Title: Plant Operator Officer – 2 Positions
Organisation: BRAC Enterprise Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
BRAC Social Enterprises (BSBE) Uganda Limited was established in 2010 as a not for-profit venture to produce and distribute quality seeds, planting and stock material to vulnerable communities. In 2014, it transitioned to a fully-fledged commercial enterprise and expanded its services to field crop seeds research and certified seed processing, packaging, sales, marketing and distribution.
Job Summary: The Plant Operator Officer is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of seed processing machinery at the Nakaseke Seed Processing Plant. The role ensures daily production targets are met while maintaining strict adherence to quality management systems (QMS), traceability requirements, and environment, health and safety (EHS) standards.
BSBE will maintain two Plant Operator Officers who operate as a coordinated team, providing operational redundancy and mutual backstopping during peak seasons While both officers are fully capable of performing all core processing functions, functional emphasis may be assigned as follows:
Processing Lead – primary focus on machine calibration, throughput, and yield monitoring.
Maintenance & Hygiene Lead – primary focus on preventative maintenance, deep cleaning protocols, and contamination prevention.
These functional emphases do not limit cross-coverage responsibilities. Both officers must be capable of independently operating all machinery and covering each other as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Specifically, the Plant Operator Trainee shall be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Machinery Operation & Processing
- Independently operate and calibrate seed processing machinery (e.g., adjusting grader screens for different seed sizes, monitoring dryer temperatures).
- Monitor throughput, seed recovery rates, and minimize wastage during processing.
- Execute safe and accurate seed treatment processes in line with required chemical ratios.
- Ensure correct batch tagging and traceability throughout processing and packaging.
- Preventative Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Execute daily maintenance checklists (lubricating moving parts, checking belts, clearing blockages) prior to starting shifts to prevent unplanned downtime.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs and escalate major faults promptly
- Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime logs
- Quality Control & Machine Hygiene
- Enforce strict cleaning protocols between seed varieties to prevent cross contamination.
- Support quality sampling procedures during processing.
- Lead structured deep-cleaning and sanitation processes within the plant.
- Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Strictly adhere to all factory safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Maintain a clean, hazard-free production floor
- Ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals and treated seed
- Shift Support & Labor Coordination
- Assist in directing the flow of raw materials to the casual labor sorting teams
- Ensure manual sorters are supplied with steady materials and are working safely around the machinery.
- Log basic operational data (e.g., machine running hours, downtime incidents, cleaning logs) on physical logsheets to feed into the Production Manager’s Odoo ERP entries.
- Safeguarding responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the enterprise’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
- Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the enterprise by implementing BRAC International’s Safeguarding Policy, in collaboration with BRAC International’s Gender and Safeguarding team.
- Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
- Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Responsible for ensuring team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or any related fields.
Required Skills / Capacity
- A strong, intuitive understanding of mechanical systems, belts, motors, and process workflows.
- High willingness to learn from senior operators, accept constructive feedback, and continuously improve technical competence.
- Deep awareness of industrial hazards and an uncompromising attitude toward workplace safety and chemical handling.
- Ability to work on your feet for long shifts in a high-paced factory environment during peak harvest seasons.
- Acute observational skills to notice subtle changes in machine performance (sound, smell, vibration) before a major breakdown occurs.
- Ability to communicate clearly over factory noise and adapt quickly when the production schedule shifts due to raw material delays or urgent orders.
Experience required
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, agro-processing, mechanical plant operations, or similar industrial environments
- Experience in seed or grain processing is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative social enterprise committed to delivering sustainable business solutions and impact. BRAC Enterprise Uganda Limited offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Please upload your resume and detailed cover letter through the application link
Only complete applications will be accepted, and short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 15th April 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60