About the Job
The
overall purpose of this job is to develop proactive Quality and Food Safety culture
mindset through increased competences, communication and best business practice
sharing. S/he drives the development, implementation and follow-up of
processes, methods and systems to analyze and improve our Quality performance
indicators and mitigate the shortfalls in the packhouse.
Reporting:
Reporting to the Compliance and
Quality Assurance Manager or designee the job holder will handle below but not
limited to:
1.
Translate
customer requirements (technical specifications) into raw material
specification and product to ensure only quality raw material is always
received and packed for the customers. To ensure all the step of the product
flow are monitored effectively.
2.
Ensures
the effective implementation of the food safety plan (HACCP) and ensure all the
prerequisite programmes are appropriately monitored to ensure that they are in
control, for the production of safe, quality and legal products.
3.
Ensure
appropriate traceability of produce from receiving through processing to the
dispatch of finished product and use this information for effective management
of the corrective action procedure.
4.
Follow
up effectively and promptly address customer complaints, as per the customer
complaints procedure; to ensure no recurrence of complaints.
5.
Always
ensure the effective implementation of the BRC Global standard for Food Safety
and the achievement of grade A.
6.
Communicate
quality control information to all the relevant departments and produce report
regarding quality at intake, non-conforming product, daily production quality,
root cause analysis and quality trends.
7.
In
charge of the records and documents checking, collation and control of the food
safety, quality, and legality related documents.
8.
Any
other duties related to the roles as may be prescribed by senior management.
Education,
Knowledge & Experience
·
At least 3 years’
experience in the Horticultural sector, with experience in standards such as
BRC and Food Safety Systems including HACCP. Knowledge of packing fruits such
as avocados is an added advantage.
·
Diploma in Food
Sciences, Agribusiness, Agriculture or a related subject.
·
Ability to
demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
All applications
with title “Human Resource Officer” to be send to hr@biofarms.co.ke on or
before CoB 26st October 2022.Please indicate
your current and expected salary.
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