Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)
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Key Responsibilities
Inspect raw materials, agricultural produce, processed products, packaging materials, and finished products against quality standards.
Monitor quality throughout production, processing, handling, storage, and distribution.
Conduct quality checks, document results, and report defects, deviations, and non-conformities.
Ensure corrective and preventive actions address identified quality issues.
Monitor quality standards across horticultural and beekeeping operations, including herbs, honey, and other agricultural products.
Ensure appropriate handling, storage, transportation, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
Support quality audits, inspections, reporting, and staff adherence to established standards.
Identify process improvement opportunities and investigate quality-related complaints.
Collaborate with production, processing, agricultural, and management teams and provide guidance on quality, hygiene, and handling practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Quality Management, Food Technology, Agribusiness, or a related field.
5 years' progressive experience, including at least 2 years in agriculture, specifically horticulture or beekeeping.
Practical experience in quality control, quality assurance, food production, agricultural production, or a related field.
Strong understanding of quality control procedures, inspection processes, and quality standards.
Experience with agricultural, food processing, or value-added products is an added advantage.
Strong reporting, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work in field and remote operational locations.
Key Competencies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Quality assurance and control orientation.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify and resolve quality issues.
Agricultural production and processing knowledge.
High integrity and commitment to quality and compliance.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams