Location: Logistic Centers (Kisumu & Nairobi)
We’re looking for Quality Control Assistants to join our team at our Logistics Centers. In this role, you will ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards by utilizing data analysis techniques for monitoring and improvement.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular inspections and quality audits on processes specifically at the logistic centres and branches.
- Analyze data and trends to proactively address potential quality issues that may arise at the branches and logistic centres.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement.
- Collect and analyze data on quality metrics and key performance indicators.
- Process efficiency and data-driven analytics
- Conduct compliance management and quality assurance protocol training to relevant staff.
- Collaborate with production, operations, and other relevant departments to address quality concerns.
- Act as a liaison between different teams to facilitate effective communication on quality-related matters.
- Ensure thorough cleaning of the premises and strict adherence to PPE protocols during product handling.
- Troubleshoot arising issues while maintaining product quality.
- Work closely with the team to identify root causes of available or reported non-conformances.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Food Science, Food Processing or related field.
- At least 1-2years experience in quality control or related field.
- Proficiency in using quality control tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of quality control standards and regulations.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to identify and analyze quality issues.
- Attention to details and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Benefit:
- Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
- Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
- The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector
About Victory Farms
Victory Farms is building the most sustainable and scalable protein business in Africa through an innovative aquaculture business platform. This vertically integrated protein platform owns and operates the inputs to fish production: feed, genetics and hatchery. The platform owns and operates farming sites, where tilapia is produced efficiently in the pristine waters of Lake Victoria (Kenya) and Lake Kivu (Rwanda). Victory then processes its fish and operates cold chain to move fresh and processed fish throughout Kenya and Rwanda. And lastly, Victory operates 80 retail locations in Kenya and 5 retail locations in Rwanda, where the fish are sold to tens of thousands of market ladies, who serve the mass market consumer.
Victory Farms aspires to be the world’s first truly regenerative aquaculture business. The Company uses two simple metrics to track its achievement toward this goal: carbon negative and biodiversity positive. The first major step to achieve carbon negative operations, the company has built the world’s first 100% geothermal feed mill. More programs are underway. To achieve biodiversity positive on land and water, the Company has a number of land-based and water-based restoration projects, which can demonstrate progress toward improved biodiversity on all the company’s earth footprints.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter as one document expressing your interest and qualifications to [email protected]. This vacancy remains active until 25thNovember, 2024. Clearly indicate the subject: Quality Control Assistant.
