13 Positions at Hariss International

Job title: Production Team Leader- Beverage

Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department: Beverage

Reports to: Shift Controller 

 

Job Purpose

The Beverage Team Leader is responsible for whole plant production activity. The goal is to ensure that the production process delivers products of maximum quality in a profitable manner. That way our business can augment customer satisfaction and achieve sustainable growth

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Control and coordinate between all the department like CSD lines, Plastic, Mixing, and Sugar dissolving.
  • Maintain discipline and act to maintain it.
  • Supervise workers and ensures all workers work under limit.
  • Coordinates between production and maintenance department.
  • Achieves production targets by communicating job expectations; monitoring, and appraising job results; disciplining employees, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining quality staffing levels by participating in selection, orientation, training of employees; and development of personal growth opportunities.
  • Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
  • Completes production plan by assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  • Ensures smooth operation of equipment by calling for repairs from the maintenance department.
  • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests
  • Controls systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, and forms of control.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; and recommending action.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or any other relevant discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.

 

Key Requirements:

  • At least 2-3 years hands-on in the Food Industry. Beverage manufacturing plant is a distinct advantage.
  • Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

 

Job title:     Machine Operator

Work Location:       Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department:     Beverage

Reports to:         Production Team Leader-Beverage

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for starting up and stopping of equipment.
  • Assists with the production line in factories.
  • Cleans machines and keeps it clean all the time.
  • Responsible for loading caps in the filler machine.
  • Lubricates blower and filler as per daily schedule.
  • Checks to ensure bottles in the blower are as per standards.
  • Checks to ensure bottles from filler are filled as per standards.
  • Checks to ensure bottles are caped as per standards.
  • Checks to ensure product brix and gas are as per standards.
  • Control material waste and record use of RM & PM
  • Conduct weekly care with the maintenance team.
  • Record all machine data in the machine report.
  • Do changeover of machine if required.
  • Reads and interprets gauges.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

  • A minimum of a diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline.
  • A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role in a busy environment.

 

Key Requirements:

  • Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Job title: Plumber

Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department: Plumbing In Charge 

Reports to: Utility in Charge

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Installing sinks, shower mixer, WHB, water heaters, water pumps, solar water heaters, and submersible water pump.
  • Installing tap pipes, PRC pipes, and galvanized pipes for both water and pressure in the factory.
  • Piping the drainage line network for both domestic and industrial work as instructed by the supervisor.
  • Unblocking drainage lines.
  • Repairing spoilt taps, broken drainages and water pipes, as instructed by the supervisor and the technical manager.
  • Conducting routine checks in the factory, and fixing problems.
  • Replacing the old sanitary appliances in the factory.
  • Planning on how pipping of the water supply and drainage line will run as instructed by the plant manager.
  • Conducting routine maintenance of the Effluent treatment plant by cleaning the tank, sensors, pumps, meters and blowers for easy treatment of waste water from the factory.
  • Cleaning the storage and overhead of the tank to avoid the smell of water from the factory.
  • Monitoring how the old and new system works and the quality of materials installed..

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

A minimum of a Diploma in Plumbing, Machining and Fitting or a related discipline.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.

 

Key Requirements: 

At least 2-3 years hands-on in the Food Industry. Beverage manufacturing plant is a distinct advantage.

Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Job title:   Shift Mechanical Artisan

Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Packaging Engineer

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform highly diversified duties of installation and maintenance of production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
  • Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
  • Perform all machine work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
  • Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
  • Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
  • Operates a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
  • Detects faulty operations, defective material and reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
  • Receive work orders and determine what parts, equipment and services are needed to perform necessary maintenance and repair work.
  • Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

  • A minimum of a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline in relation to engineering.
  • He should have knowledge in boilers, pipe fitting and welding
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
  • Prior experience working in general maintenance, plumbing or HVAC

 

Key Requirements: 

  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Effective problem-solving ability
  • Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
  • Embrace continuous learning mentality
  • Work independently or in a team environment.

Job title: Water Treatment Technician

Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department: Process Rooms

Reports to: Water treatment/syrup room Supervisor

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operating all chemical dosing pumps and making sure that pump doses the required amount as per prescribed standards
  • Analyzing the quality of water for parameter such as TDS, PH, alkalinity, chlorine content, and determining the flow of raw and treated water.
  • Doing backwash for carbon purifiers.
  • Doing steaming of carbon purifiers and sanitization of ultra-filters.
  • Replacing filter cartridges as per schedule.
  • Checking all the operation of all pumps and machineries in water treatment section, report immediately any failure to the supervisor.
  • Preparing caustic, per-acetic acid and chlorine Solutions at the required standards and strength for all water treatment plant and production lines CIPs.
  • Reporting any anomalies of machines or process equipment to Water Treatment & Syrup Room Supervisor.
  • Checking the utility pump and monitoring all cooling tower inlet and outlet circuit and making sure its running well.
  • Carrying out Weekly sanitation of   water treatment water tanks, polishers, filters and the all water treatment area.
  • Monitoring the MF filters to ensure they are work properly.
  • Ensuring adequate supply of treated water to Production lines.
  • Ensuring plant CIPs are carried out as per CIP Mandate requirement and ensuring proper data recording.
  • Ensuring adequate stocks of water treatment reagents and chemicals. Monitoring of gauges, flowmeters, charts, system control panel, etc.
  • Maintaining water treatment records in accordance with UNBS Standards.
  • Providing training, coaching and support to the new water treatment team.
  • Monitoring and operating UF, RO, and CIP system, as per the standard frequency.
  • Ensuring all pressure gauges and temperature sensor calibrated as per the frequency.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

  • BSc in Chemistry/Biology/Food Sciences and/or HND or equivalent from a reputable Institute
  • At least 2-3 years hands-on in the Food Industry. Beverage manufacturers have a distinct advantage.
  • Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
  • Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques

 

Key Requirements:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Job title:              Shift Electrical Artisan

Work Location:      Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

 Department:              Maintenance

Reports to:         Maintenance Manager

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  •   Installing electrical equipment and appliances.
  •   Wiring and installing power to new machines.
  •   Checking and testing faulty motors at the factory.
  •         Releasing power where need be around the company.
  •   Changing faulty lights, breakers and conductors for the company.
  •   Maintaining all power points in the factory.
  •   Installing cable trays where need be.
  •   Working with the IT team and any other department under the category of technical if   there is an electrical breakdown.
  •   Repairing lights installed on machines like the QA inspection lights.
  •   Repairing or changing damaged accessories.
  •   Building new power supplies at the factory.
  •   Inspecting old installations and solving faults if found.
  •   Providing power to new AC’s being installed in the factory.
  •   Testing and repairing electrical appliances.
  •   Any other duties as per management request.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  •   A minimum of an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  •   A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.

Key Requirements:

  •     Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

•      Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Job title: Quality Control Officer -ETP

Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department: Quality

Reports to: QC Team Leader- ETP/QCM

Job Purpose

This job involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting the effluent treatment facility/plant (ETP) and its processes.

 

Responsibilities   of all Hariss Employees.

  • Execute all assigned autonomous maintenance of equipment’s & your work place (Asset care @ Source)
  • Uphold work area cleanliness at all times Cleaning is the responsibility of all employees and should not be the soul responsibility of “Cleaners”. Each person is responsible for the cleanliness of their own work area. (Cleaning @ Source)
  • Promote & abide by food safety and quality guidelines. (Not allowed to work in any area unless trained in safety and food safety Requirements.
  • Prioritize Occupational health & Safety and environment standards in adherence to company policies & procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities/Authority: 

  • Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with National and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process and sludge management.
  •   Prepare and maintain documents to conform to suitable regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshoot or participate in troubleshooting of any problem regarding the operation of the plant.
  • Liaise with supervisor and microbiologist to sample wastewater for microbiological analyses.
  • Liaise with the chemistry laboratory analysts to take samples for chemical analysis.
  • Conduct sampling for external analyses in liaison with the supervisor and laboratory analysts.
  • Inspect the treatment plant systems daily and, if necessary, carryout minor maintenance to ensure effective operations.
  • Authorize to stop ETP in case of deviation in operations with consultation of Team leader.
  • Maintain all inventories of consumables such as caustic soda and chlorine.
  • Daily monitoring of facility and environmental conditions to ensure validity of results.
  • Assist team leader to investigate non-conforming results and establish appropriate corrective actions.
  • Assist team leader in investigating customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Carry out analysis and interpretation of results.
  • Implement documented control measures to prevent occurrence of impartiality and quality laboratory risks.
  • Assist in analysis of data obtained from ETP operations and report writing to assist lab management in decision making.
  • Provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required.
  • Assist in conducting and taking part internal and external audits.
  • Maintain open communications with the Supervisor regarding the treatment process, operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, environment science, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, from a recognized university or any other related field. OR,
  • A Diploma in the above areas with previous experience in a similar position
  • Familiar with beverage and water treatment plant.
  • Fresh with three months satisfactory on Job Training. One year of experience in a similar role in a busy environment is preferred.

Key Requirements: 

  • Basic knowledge about waste water treatment plant and quality tests related to ETP.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Training in Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Basic knowledge in management system implementation.
  • Basic knowledge in ISO 17025 implementation

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Gender Identity.

 

CLOSING DATE: 7th July 2024

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