Quality Assurance Supervisor at Kinangop Dairy Limited
Kinangop Dairy Limited is one of the leading dairy
processors in Kenya. Our quality dairy products are available countrywide. We
are situated in Nyandarua County 44 minutes from Naivasha town.
Our Quality department is seeking a highly skilled professional who can join
our team in the role of Quality Assurance Supervisor.
MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: –
- Assist
the day to day operations of a team of Quality staffs to ensure compliance
to company and national standards.
- To aid
in continuously developing the sites quality systems to meet the
requirements of our customers, the company and regulatory bodies.
- To
undertake troubleshooting activities on products / factory areas.
- Aid in
the development of QA standards and conducting inspections.
- Provide
advice and guidance when quality standards fall and make decisions on
disposal or re- work as necessary. Conduct an investigation to obtain all
details prior to approving concession.
- To be
aware of any new / updated procedures and to ensure they are communicated
to the relevant personnel.
- To
ensure that the traceability of all products and components are accurately
recorded and challenged.
- Work
with operations, maintenance, and management to resolve quality concerns
and implement best practices.
- Lead
quality improvement projects, conduct internal audits, and provide
recommendations for efficiency.
- Ensure
the HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000 systems are being followed throughout the
site and personnel are well trained.
- To
carry out any other mutually agreed duties outside the scope outlined
above, as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Must
have a Degree or diploma in Dairy Technology, Food science and Food
Technology.
- Must
have KCSE grade C+ and above;
- Excellent
leadership, communication and strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong
knowledge of food safety, quality control, GMP, HACCP.
- Attention
to details.
- Should
be a team player and be able to interact with other staff of all levels.
- Computer
proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
- Must
have minimum 2 years’ work experience in a dairy industry working as a
Quality Assurance or Control Supervisor or Officer
Milk Procurement Supervisor at Kinangop Dairy Limited
We are looking for a highly skilled professional individual
who can join us in our Milk Procurement Department as a Milk Procurement
Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise
Invoicing and receipting milk data
- Assist
in sourcing of high quality raw milk
- Management
of cooling hubs and centers
- Preparing
weekly/daily reports
- Supervise
raw milk issuing
- Supervise
and check final payments for farmers and all suppliers
- Supervise
and check final payment for transporters
- Recruiting
new farmers /suppliers and issuing contracts
- Reconciliation
for final payments
- preparing
farmers’ statements after every payment
- Making
sure at the end of the month all data for suppliers is receipted,
reconciled and invoiced to avoid difference in kardex and raw milk
platform
- monitoring
transporters & graders deficits and rejects
- Doing
follow up for milk procurement department and liaising with other
department to ensure smooth working environment between them
- Supervising
preparation of tankers report and processing their payments
- Supervising
tankers fueling and preparation of fuel reports
- Supervising
data clerks, Milk graders and Hub graders
- Approvals
for requisite items in the department, counter checking and signing
payments documents
- Respond
to supplier’s/farmers claims
- Planning
and co-ordination of raw milk collection from hubs and routes
- Principal
assistant to the milk procurement manager
- Any
other duties assigned by your supervisor
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology with at least
two-year experience in Milk procurement control strongly preferred, OR,
- A
diploma in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology with at least 3
years’ experience in Milk procurement control strongly preferred
- Excellent
verbal/written communication skills
- Ability
to thrive working collaboratively with senior colleagues, solve problems
independently and work in a fast-paced environment
- Possess
a strong work ethic, ability to work in teams and implement and test
solutions
- If you
have worked in the Dairy industry in the same similar role will be an
added advantage