Quality Assurance Officer, Career Opportunity in Uganda, Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,

Quality Assurance Manager at Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited- Uganda  

seeks to recruit a highly motivated, results oriented and dynamic professional for the position below:

Position Title:Quality Assurance Manager

Duty Station: NAMANVE

Organization:Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

VACANCY NO: QAM01

Application Deadline:24th April 2015

Organizational Profile:

Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited, a leading water bottling company in Uganda and a subsidiary of SABMiller, the largest brewing group in the world; and winner of People’s Choice Awards 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014,

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The QAM will be expected to develop, implement and manage an effective quality management system at the water plant and in trade, coordinate the activities of the various Technical

Departments and bring them into one Integrated Quality Management System as well as assist with the implementation and sustenance of ISO Quality Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

·             Practice and implement the Manufacturing Way within the Quality Assurance department and support its implementation across the Technical Function

·             Carry out scheduled process/SOPs audits as stipulated in the Quality management system

·             Lead the Quality assurance department in accordance with the SABMiller management principles to support the organization’s overall focus on performance and talent management, values, management and self-management practices

·             Develop, communicate and manage production standards and specifications using standard operating procedures across the Technical Function

·             Maintain a safe, healthy and risk free working environment

·             Conform to value chain requirements through managing and controlling the quality environment by optimizing the availability of measuring equipment, QA administration

·             Control costs in manufacturing through minimizing defects the plant and controlling chemical/reagents usage

·             Actively support roll-out of Global Quality Management Systems within the business

·             Ensure equipment reliability through Asset management and facilitate problem solving

·             Promote quality excellence in the value chain by communicating process and product information, provide leadership to ensure commitment to product quality and apply the quality system in the workplace.

·             Ensure that the right specifi cations of raw materials and finished products are delivered at all times

·             Conduct supplier audits and verify that they meet the required standards as stipulated in the Quality Management System.

Competence and Qualification Requirement

    Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Food Science and Technology from an accredited University

    5 years Managerial experience in a beverage or similar FMCG environment with a focus on Quality Management

Key Skills and Attributes Required:

·             Operational excellence and improvement bias

·             Good communicator across all levels within and external to the organization.

·             Customer focused mind-set and approach

·             Demonstrable problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

·             Excellent self-management practices

·             Proactive, energetic and committed

·             Flexible, adaptable and practical

·             High tolerance for stress and managing the operational realities of the business

Mode of application:

The Company will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that have relevant experience, that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should please send their Application Letters, Certificate/testimonials, CV, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to: RecruitmentUG@ug.sabmiller.com.

Not later than 24th April 2015.

Alternatively please send applications to;

The Human Resources Business Partner - Technical

Rwenzori Bottling Company

P.O. Box 26543

Namanve

Note:

1) Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

2) Canvassing will not be entertained and if done will lead to disqualification.

3) Rwenzori is an equal opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply

4) Please quote the vacancy number as mail subject