Quality control Officer

Job Description

The Quality control Officer is responsible for examining and maintaining the quality of fish feed right from raw material inception throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with industry, legal and safety standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality inspection
▪ Conduct regular inspection of raw materials, production processes and finished products.
▪ Monitor the quality of ingredients used in fish feed production.
▪ Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and sanitation procedures within the factory.

Quality control
▪ Conduct routine laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process and finished products to ensure they meet the specifications
▪ Routine calibration and maintenance of Laboratory equipment

Process control
▪ Ensure that fish feed is being produced within the defined quality parameters
▪ Monitor production processes for adherence to standard operating procedures
▪ Liaise with production staff to rectify any quality nonconformance that arises during production

Regulatory compliance and support
▪ Ensure that all products comply with local and international standards
▪ Ensure compliance with health safety and environment standards in all quality control activities ▪ Train production staff in good manufacturing practices (GMPs), good hygiene practices (GHPs) and other quality standards and procedures

Nonconformity handling
▪ Identify root causes for quality non-conformities and provide corrective and preventive actions for product or process improvement
▪ Assist in implementation of process improvements and quality management systems

Documentation and reporting
▪ Maintain accurate records of inspection, Laboratory testing and internal audits on raw materials, finished product and processes
▪ Prepare quality control reports highlighting non-conformities and corrective actions taken
▪ Ensure traceability and proper documentation of all product recalls

What do we ask of you? 

Bachelor’s degree  or its equivalent in Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
* Computer literacy and Experience with laboratory Information Systems
* Strong Analytical Judgement
* Minimum 2+ years of work experience

What do we offer? 
De Heus offers you a challenging position in a dynamic and international context. You will have the opportunity to help realise our strategy and truly impact Uganda by adding a missing link in the protein value chain and improving food security. Our employees make a difference and power the progress of our fast-growing, highly ambitious organisation.
The package comes with a competitive salary, depending on education, skills, and experience—with plenty of room for personal development.

Location 
At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja).

Application 
Send your application before the 21st of March 2025:
I. Send your CV, academic documents to recruitmentug@deheus.com
Please Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.