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  • Quality Assurance in charge- Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant
    FullTime
    Makueni,Kenya
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    Closing Date: 31/05/2022
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  • Industry: Manufacturing 

    Reports to: Production Superintendent 

    Location: Wote in Makueni 

     

    Our client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance in charge. 

    Successful candidate will be responsible for; 

     

    • Developing, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for staff involved in the collection and analysis of samples. 
    • Establishing, coordinates, and monitors the laboratory quality system; works closely with section supervisors to plan, schedule, and implement Quality Assurance. 

    Ensure general compliance with all relevant procedures and systems relative to the agri-hub operations. 

      

    Main accountabilities and Responsibilities 

     

    -Coordinates laboratory performance testing using samples provided by commercial agencies. 

    -Oversee collection of samples, analysis of product to determine quality compliance before they are received and stored.  

    -Responsible for ensuring that products meet the established standards of quality set by the company. 

    -Prepares reports, compiles and maintains records on product quality status, and all tests and inspections that have been conducted. 

    -Perform testing in accordance with Standard General’s Quality Control System 

    -Composes, reviews and follows up on external communications with the external laboratory service provider. 

    -Provide recommendations on procedures, standards and equipment to maintain product quality of the product. 

    -Ensure correct quality process is followed and ensure training given quickly where necessary. 

    -Conduct monthly inventory of chemicals, reagents, solutions, and other supplies and equipment essential to laboratory operation. 

    -Clean, sterilize, calibrate and maintain equipment and apparatus used in all tests and analysis. 

    -Assist the Production Supervisor with hands on operational activities when needed, ensuring production requirements are met. 

    -Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures 

    -Analysis of test data and corrective action to prevent non-conforming products. 

    -Help in documentation and Data Control. 

    -Ensure Care and Maintenance of testing equipment including calibration. 

    -In charge of the factory permits, compliance and certification. 

    - Ensure general compliance with all procedures and systems related to general Agri-hub operations. 

    -In charge of the audit management. 

    -Any other duties that may be assigned his/her manager. 

     

    Qualifications and Experience 

     

    - BSC /Diploma In Analytical Chemistry, process/chemical engineering or any other relevant field. Fluent knowledge of English 

    -3-5 yrs. experience as QA preferably in vegetable oil extraction plant. 

    - knowledge in laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, and procedures. 
    - Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred) 

    -project management 

    -Quality control and assurance 

     

     

    Required competencies 

     

    - Commissioning - Start Up: Commissioning and start-up, Decommissioning 

    - Maintenance Operations: Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Troubleshooting techniques knowledge. 

    - HSEQ General (Generic) 

    -Process Implementation & Improvement: 

    - Organization Processes: Internal Standard, Site Management 

    - Supports and technologies: Standard ISO, TQM and Quality system, Technical requirement and Standard 

    - Compliance: Local/National and International Standard and Codes, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality 

    -Strong computer skills are imperative 

    -Demonstrate accountability on sense of ownership, resource optimization and analytical skills. 

     

    Required capabilities 

     

    • Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Relations management; Staff management and development