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Job Title:   Assistant – Quality Control    

Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: Blender cum Quality Controller

About US:

Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. KSL boasts of two sugar estates, one in Kakira – Jinja and the other in Kayunga.

Job Summary:  The Assistant Quality Controller is responsible for testing and analysis of incoming raw material/ packaging, blends and finished product.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

General Management:

• Testing and recording measurements of various product attributes.
• Analysing raw and packaging material, blends and finished product samples daily for quality, durability, safety and known product specifications before the final stage of production.
• Comparing these measurements against a pre-defined standard specification
• Monitoring production practices to ensure compliance with Quality Control procedure.
• Providing assistance to production staff where necessary regarding the Quality Control procedures.
• Completion of documentation to show that tests have been carried out and recording whether the product met the standards.
• When defects are found – they are analysed and carefully logged into production documentation.
• Communicates with management and other team members when problems arise and offer possible solutions to help highlight any deviations during manufacturing.
• Works together with supporting functions to find solutions and implement new protocols and procedures in response to deviations.
• Compiling test measurements and outcomes into reports for senior colleagues.
• Seeks answers and information regarding customer or in-house problems with product quality or performance by investigating all parts of the production process.
• Documents quality assurance practices by entering data into logbooks, noting information in computer databases and recording all inventory and actions.
• Ensures all site documentation is maintained according to Quality Standards.
• Ensures that the finished product meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Conducts internal audits to ensure compliance to Quality and Food Safety Requirements.
• Maintains Laboratory equipment and conducts routine calibration of this equipment.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Food Science & Technology or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Two years of experience in blending, distillation and processing.
• Knowledgeable of Quality and Food Safety Standards (ISO 9001, HACCP)
• Good Laboratory Practices.
• Good knowledge of statistics and mathematics
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 5th February 2024

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