Roles and Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance:

• Management of Corporate Quality Program: Oversee the implementation and administration of the Corporate Quality program within the agricultural sector, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.
• Gap Analysis of IMS: Conduct comprehensive gap analyses of the Integrated Management System (IMS) to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with agricultural quality standards.
• Review of Corporate Procedures / Forms: Regularly review and update corporate procedures and forms to ensure they adhere to the highest quality standards in agricultural operations.
• Consultancy on Improvements: Provide expert consultancy to various departments on quality improvements, offering guidance on local and international compliance specific to the agricultural industry.
• Quality Requirements: Establish quality requirements based on local agricultural legislation and corporate specifications/procedures.
• Supplier Evaluation Management: Maintain and manage the supplier evaluation process to ensure all agricultural suppliers meet corporate quality standards.
• Review of AVL Documentation: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Approved Vendor List (AVL) documentation.
• Traceability System Setup: Implement a robust traceability system for agricultural production lines to ensure product quality and safety.
• Executive Meetings: Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the CEO to discuss quality assurance progress and strategies.
• Quality Personnel Management: Attract, hire, and manage quality personnel, fostering a team capable of upholding agricultural quality standards.
• Criticality Assessment Participation: Attend and contribute to criticality assessments for product/service purchases to ensure quality considerations are prioritized.
• Audit Management: Manage and conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Supplier Meetings: Arrange and lead meetings with suppliers to address and resolve quality-related issues.

Quality Control:

• Setting Quality Control Requirements: Define and establish quality control requirements for all agricultural activities.
• Quality Control Personnel Management: Supervise and manage the quality control team, ensuring they are equipped to perform their duties effectively.
• Budget Estimation: Estimate and manage the budget for inspection costs, time, and resources.
• Material Receipt Inspections: Arrange and oversee inspections of received materials to ensure they meet specified quality standards.
• Laboratory Management: Manage company and third-party laboratories involved in agricultural quality testing and analysis.

Business Process Improvement:

• Consultancy on Business Processes: Provide expert consultancy on setting up and optimizing business processes within the agricultural sector.
• Task Management System: Develop and implement a task management system to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Identify KPIs: Identify and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and enhance the quality and efficiency of agricultural processes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Quality Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in quality management are preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in quality assurance and control within the agricultural sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of agricultural quality standards, local and international compliance regulations, and best practices in quality management.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed gap analyses and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of providing consultancy and leading cross-departmental initiatives.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
• Ability to manage and lead a team, with a focus on fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.