The Ugandan Jobline

• In
  charge of setting up leaf classification (internal grade) standards for
  use by leaf classifiers at the buying centres.
• Actively
  monitor and control uniform re-classification standards of Re-graders
  across Uganda by populating the formal feedback systems from the blending
  line to buying station.
• Ensure
  customer chemistry, smoke and physical grade standards are maintained and
  are uniform across packings. To ensure this, he will manage blending line
  martialling operations and picking.
• Responsible
  for the creation of accurate and timely crop profiles by conducting &
  coordinating with other field staff in the ‘off-season’ operations.
• Ensure
  that crop and grading standards are aligned to customer demand by
  providing regular, effective and consistent. feedback/communication
  through appropriate sample taking, refresher & evaluation of
  classifiers.
• Ensures
  highest quality standards in handling and presentation on the GLT line.
• Encourages
  logistics, blend martialling and picking staff to efficient, timely and
  accurate operations.
• Influences
  GLT and logistics management to maintain highest levels of hygiene,
  supervision and customer standards.
• The
  incumbent will manage sample collection, classification and storage for
  training, crop set-up and calibration processes.
• Packed
  runs match agreed master samples, physical specifications met and
  chemistry variations within acceptable limits. Inspection procedures
  carried out and recorded OTIF.
• NTRM
  and other customer rejections minimised and eliminated where possible.
• Work
  closely with GLT shift management to ensure all aspects of quality and
  specifications are met while optimising throughput.
• Work
  well with Growing staff to provide collated crop profiles to the Blender
  as directed to help determine current crop buying strategy and future crop
  profile plans.
• Support
  the required building of customers relationship that inspire confidence in
  AOTU’s to deliver aspects of demand.
• Build
  relationships with logistics & GLT to facilitate  optimised green logistics.
• Identifies
  feedback mechanisms that ensure highest grading, EHS and logistical standards.
• Identifies
  innovations in procedures throughout the green leaf supply chain that
  facilitates the elimination of NTRM, crop contamination & damage.
• Identify
  any new, best practices in the green supply chain processes that improve
  business efficiency.

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a Diploma – preferably in natural &
  agricultural sciences
• A
  minimum of four years’ experience in tobacco leaf growing, classification
  or blending
• The
  candidate should have extensive & innate leaf knowledge/skills
• Preferably
  an adequate judge of tobacco smoke.
• Good
  knowledge and understanding the importance of tobacco grading/ physical
  processing quality.
• Possess
  excellent communication skills (spoken and written), ·
• Self-confidence/drive.
• Fluent
  command of English
• Organizational
  skills
• Computer
  literacy

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