Matanuska
DUE: 01 MAR 2024
We are a leading producer, distributor and exporter of bananas, avocados and other fruit as well as apples and flowers in Zimbabwe and are continuing the growth and development of our production and distribution capacity. Our vision is to be a leader in all aspects of our chosen areas of operation. We are looking for a recent graduate with a Class 1 Degree in Applied Biology, Biochemistry or Food Science or someone with a year or two of experience in a similar role for the below job of Quality Controller at our Bulawayo Depot.
JOB TITLE: Quality Controller
DIVISION: Marketing
DEPARTMENT: Quality
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager
REPORTING STAFF: Nil
INTERACTIONS: Sales Manager, Growers, Depot Supervisor, Merchandisers, van sales team and general hands
LOCATION: Bulawayo Depot
JOB PURPOSE:
The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring that Processes of receiving, storing, ripening, dispatch and merchandising of product are done as per Matanuska standards at the depot and in retail stores.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABILITIES
Produce daily and weekly written – reports on quality in coming at depot, in storage and in the market.
To assist in drafting of SOPs, SICs and checklist where needed.
Monitoring and providing inputs and assistance for all action plans for corrective and preventative measures for Rezende depot and retail. Providing progress reports on the actions plan status.
To ensure adherence to all SOPs making sure every granular detail is followed.
Monitoring the critical control points for Ripening process to ensure that processes are under control.
To monitor and carry out audits on
– Systems at depot, distribution, and van-sales
– Preventative maintenance of the depot
– Health and safety at the depot
– Retail stores
– Compliance to SICs and SOPs at depot and in retail store by merchandisers
– Compliance to hygiene standards
To assist Operations and Sales to carry out root cause analysis for complaints and audit non-conformances at depot and in retail.
To provide training on aligning the SOPs and the operations being undertaken by operators at the depot.
To mentor and guide and provide training to the resources on quality, hygiene, and food safety.
To engage with management, depot operations supervisor, sales supervisor, and merchandisers on a continuous basis
To assess incoming product and give feedback to growers on the received product.
To provide input on SOP’s and SIC ‘s
To report to the Quality Manager on a weekly on all Quality issues.
To report disciplinary issues to relevant manager when needed.
Work towards reduction of waste by highlighting potential problematic areas.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong verbal and written communication
Good time management skills
Team work
Patience
Integrity
Loyalty
Client service
Planning and organising
Attention to details
Relationship Building
Problem Solving
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE
A recent graduate or someone with one to two years of experience
QUALIFICATIONS
A Degree in Applied Biology / Biochemistry / Food Science
TO APPLY
Applications to be made here via LinkedIn or addressed to the Human Resources Officer by close of business Friday 1 March 2024 via e-mail to [email protected]