The Jaggery Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and food safety systems for the Company's jaggery processing operations. The role ensures that all raw materials, in-process production activities, and finished jaggery products consistently meet established quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. The incumbent will oversee quality inspections, laboratory testing, hygiene compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality jaggery products.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and food safety systems for jaggery processing operations.
Oversee quality inspections, laboratory testing, hygiene compliance, and quality documentation.
Ensure all raw materials, in-process production activities, and finished products meet established quality and food safety standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) management.
Conduct internal audits and maintain compliance with relevant food safety regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Sugar Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' hands-on experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory operations, or food safety management within food processing, sugar, beverage, or agro-processing.
Certifications: Professional training or certification in Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, ISO 22000, or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is an added advantage.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of quality management systems, GMP, GHP, HACCP, food safety regulations, laboratory testing, product inspection, root cause analysis, CAPA management, and statistical quality control.
Location Requirement: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County.
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