Quality Supervisor
Company Description
| Company Description |
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
| Job Description |
- To supervise the timely sampling and accurate analysis of incoming raw material, in-process goods, and packaging material to ensure that each lot/batch received and processed conforms to the company specifications.
- To ensure clear and proper coffee processing and lot preparation plan as per the specific standard screens and grades to ensure adherence to export quality standards.
- To work hand in hand with third party Inspectors (UCDA) in product sampling, certification, loading and dispatch in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- To ensure product processing, handling, flow, and segregation based on Food Safety and Quality standards.
- To ensure that current Good Manufacturing Practices are strictly followed to meet the quality and safety standards of the products.
- Carry out proper documentation and record keeping by ensuring that all the necessary records are completed and filed as required, both soft and hard copies.
- Ensure that all measurement equipment and instruments are well maintained and calibrated to give accurate results at all times.
- Making regular reports to the Quality Manager about any nonconformities observed in the operations to ensure the safety and quality of the product.
- Outturns results analysis and variances research.
- Team analysis calibration coordination and feedback
- Regional Audit Action Plan support for Quality department.
- Customer care system supervision and pre-shipment samples efficient control
- SOPs implementations follow up
- To contribute to efficient shipment plan according to clear loading plan; coffee allocation, lot preparation approval, bulk ratios instructions, re-bagging actions.
- Team motivation strategy and shifts plan
- Any other official duty as may be assigned by the manager from time to time
Experience
| Experience |
Experience (include
- Certification in coffee quality control (e.g., Q Grader certification).
- 3 to 4 year's experience with quality control in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Knowledge of international and Industrial coffee standards and regulations.
Knowledge:
Basic quality control knowledge, cupping and standards.
Education:
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
Languages:
English (Fluent)
Luganda
Systems:
Basic knowledge and exposure to Quality management systems.
Additional Information
| Additional Information |
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
Pension contributions
Access to Training and Development
Access to Concierge Partnerships
Meals for some employees in the assets
Transport for employees in the asset facilities
Private Medical Insurance
21 Days leave
Life Insurance
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
- To supervise the timely sampling and accurate analysis of incoming raw material, in-process goods, and packaging material to ensure that each lot/batch received and processed conforms to the company specifications.
- To ensure clear and proper coffee processing and lot preparation plan as per the specific standard screens and grades to ensure adherence to export quality standards.
- To work hand in hand with third party Inspectors (UCDA) in product sampling, certification, loading and dispatch in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- To ensure product processing, handling, flow, and segregation based on Food Safety and Quality standards.
- To ensure that current Good Manufacturing Practices are strictly followed to meet the quality and safety standards of the products.
- Carry out proper documentation and record keeping by ensuring that all the necessary records are completed and filed as required, both soft and hard copies.
- Ensure that all measurement equipment and instruments are well maintained and calibrated to give accurate results at all times.
- Making regular reports to the Quality Manager about any nonconformities observed in the operations to ensure the safety and quality of the product.
- Outturns results analysis and variances research.
- Team analysis calibration coordination and feedback
- Regional Audit Action Plan support for Quality department.
- Customer care system supervision and pre-shipment samples efficient control
- SOPs implementations follow up
- To contribute to efficient shipment plan according to clear loading plan; coffee allocation, lot preparation approval, bulk ratios instructions, re-bagging actions.
- Team motivation strategy and shifts plan
- Any other official duty as may be assigned by the manager from time to time
Experience (include
- Certification in coffee quality control (e.g., Q Grader certification).
- 3 to 4 year's experience with quality control in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Knowledge of international and Industrial coffee standards and regulations.
Knowledge:
Basic quality control knowledge, cupping and standards.
Education:
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
Languages:
English (Fluent)
Luganda
Systems:
Basic knowledge and exposure to Quality management systems.
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
Pension contributions
Access to Training and Development
Access to Concierge Partnerships
Meals for some employees in the assets
Transport for employees in the asset facilities
Private Medical Insurance
21 Days leave
Life Insurance