Head of Logistics, Quality and Extensions at Swift Minds

Job Description

Swift Minds: is a fully fledged consultancy firm based in Kampala, Uganda that provides cutting edge talent solutions to our clients in Various sectors including Agriculture, Telecommunication, Construction, Manufacturing, Mining, Banking, Oil and Gas and the services sector.
• Our services include: Recruitment, Payroll Management, Outsourcing, capacity development and Management Consulting:

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for milk procurement extension & production enhancement activities.
• Collect & analysis of milk data & planning for increased volumes.
• Planning and scheduling the work of the processing staff and supervisors
• Liaise with the farmers groups and suppliers in ensuring that the milk quality standards are adhered to
• Oversee the grading, cooling and transportation of raw milk to the main factory
• Coordinate ISO/HACCP implementation
• Conduct route and plant audit and advise staff on the process
• Over and conduct farmers training on clean milk production and attending raw milk procurement meetings.
• Monitor and advise MPE staff on key performance indicators
• Assist in the initial set up of all cooling plants
• Train and monitor and put in place a quality control team
• Plan, organize and monitor field operations to all bulking centers and transportation to the main factory
• Oversee and ensure CIP standards are adhered to in all MPE centers and areas of operation
• Ensure proper maintenance of all MPE records
• Oversee and ensure milk reconciliation at factory (Logistics) as well as BCC.
• Oversee and supervise/monitoring work of MPE logistics team.
• Any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time by your immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience
• A Degree in Food Science and Technology or Agriculture or Animal Production from recognized University/Institution (Masters of Science in Agriculture is an added advantage).
• Management and supervisory skills
• Knowledge and good understanding of Diary Technology
• Should be exposed in Quality Management Systems