| Position: |
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR - FRESH PRODUCE (HORTICULTURE FARM IN MT. KENYA REGION) |
| Employer: |
A BUSY HORTICULTURE FARM IN MT. KENYA REGION |
| Ref No: |
SGK-QAS-09-2025 |
| Industry: |
AGRICULTURE |
| Job Category: |
SUPERVISORY |
| Town: |
MT. KENYA REGION |
| Country: |
KENYA |
| Date Posted: |
19/09/25 |
| Deadline: |
03/10/25 |
| Requirements: |
AT LEAST A DIPLOMA IN FOOD SAFETY OR RELATED FIELD.
STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF QUALITY CONTROL PRINCIPLES, FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS, AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ABILITY TO WORK IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT.
ABILITY TO ANALYZE PROBLEMS AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS.
CERTIFICATION IN QUALITY ASSURANCE OR FOOD SAFETY (E.G., HACCP, ISO 22000,FSSC 22000).
FAMILIARITY WITH GLOBAL GAP.
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| Experience: |
MINIMUM 5-YEAR HANDS ON WORK EXPERIENCE IN A REPUTABLE HORTICULTURE FARM OR RELATED FIELD. PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN QUALITY ASSURANCE OR CONTROL IN THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY. EXPERIENCE WITH QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND AUDITING. EXPERIENCE IN BRC WOULD BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE. |
| Salary: |
KSHS. 80,000 - 100,000 PLUS COMPANY BENEFITS |
| Additional Attributes: |
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR WILL OVERSEE THE QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS IN OUR FRESH PRODUCE HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS BY ENSURING THAT ALL PRODUCTS MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY, SAFETY, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MAINTAINING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND COMPANY REPUTATION BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:-
SUPERVISE QUALITY CONTROL TEAM: LEAD A TEAM OF QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTORS, PROVIDING GUIDANCE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PRODUCT INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL.
PRODUCT INSPECTION: CONDUCT REGULAR INSPECTIONS OF FRESH PRODUCE AT VARIOUS STAGES, INCLUDING RECEIVING, STORAGE, PACKING, AND SHIPPING, TO IDENTIFY DEFECTS, DAMAGE, OR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS.
QUALITY STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION: DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS IN LINE WITH INDUSTRY REGULATIONS, COMPANY POLICIES, AND CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS.
DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING: MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS, PRODUCT INSPECTIONS, AND NON-CONFORMITY REPORTS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: COLLABORATE WITH SUPPLIERS TO ADDRESS QUALITY ISSUES, PROVIDE FEEDBACK, AND IMPLEMENT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TO IMPROVE PRODUCT QUALITY.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDE TRAINING TO STAFF ON QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES, PRODUCT HANDLING, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ENHANCE PRODUCT QUALITY AND SAFETY.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: IDENTIFY AREAS FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY, PRODUCT QUALITY, AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT REGULATIONS, SUCH AS FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS, LABELING REQUIREMENTS, AND GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAPS).
INSURE LEGALITY OF THE PRODUCT THROUGH PROPER LABELLING AND RIGHT PACKAGING.
RECEIVING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, ANALYSING THEM AND TRENDING THEM FOR CUSTOMER FEEDBACK.
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