Takura Trust

Quality Control Supervisor

Agriculture, Farming Jobs

Job Description

Takura Trust is seeking for an enthusiastic candidate to fill in the position of Quality Control Supervisor at our fresh produce Packhouse in Shurugwi

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties
1. Monitor quality specifications during the following tasks:
• Grading , sorting, and packing of produce
• Packaging of produce for shipment or further processing.
• Weighing of produce
• Measuring quality and physical characteristics of vegetables or fruits
• Labelling for identification
• Recording of % packout per delivery
2. Ensure cleaning is carried out as scheduled
3. Record required QMS records
4. On the job coaching of food safety principles and operating procedures
5. Routine pest control monitoring and recording
6. Ensure traceability
7. Inspect and check premises and personnel hygiene on a daily basis
8. Coordinate with Production Supervisor for smooth running of operations
Required Skills
• Ability to learn food safety and Globalg.a.p. principles that apply to their scope
• Ability to supervise and assign duties to subordinates
• Self-motivated
• Ability to motivate and coach and correct staff
• Hardworking
• Multitasking

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• Certificate in Food Science /Agriculture or related
• Farm related experience
• Working knowledge of basic Food Safety systems i.e HACCP
• Computer literacy

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above specifications should submit their a single word formatted document consisting of cover letter and CV applications with the position “Quality Control Supervisor” clearly marked in the subject section of the e-mail to: packhouse@takura.org by 05 June 2023.