Jaggery Quality Assurance Officer at Tana River Sugar

Role Summary

The Jaggery Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and food safety systems for the Company's jaggery processing operations. The role ensures that all raw materials, in-process production activities, and finished jaggery products consistently meet established quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. The incumbent will oversee quality inspections, laboratory testing, hygiene compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality jaggery products.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Sugar Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. Professional training or certification in Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, ISO 22000, or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' hands-on experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory operations, or food safety management within the food processing, sugar, beverage, or agro-processing industry. Experience in jaggery (non-centrifugal sugar) processing or sugar manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of food quality management systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), HACCP principles, food safety regulations, laboratory testing techniques, product inspection procedures, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management, quality documentation, internal auditing, statistical quality control, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, high integrity and accountability, effective communication and interpersonal skills, sound planning and organizational ability, teamwork and collaboration, decision-making capability, commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of food safety and product quality.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County; flexibility to work extended hours during peak production periods; commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Membership or eligibility for membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.