Quality Manager

Description

• DMM is social enterprise aiming to unleash the agricultural potential of the rural areas of Mozambique. With the introduction of our unique mobile processing technology we aim to revolutionize the rural landscape and the processing of cassava in particular
• The company has been processing cassava for the past 5 years with operations in the provinces Nampula and Inhambane. Currently all the cassava we process is used for the production of beer (Impala). DMM is looking to expand its activities in 2018 with the production of flour made of cassava
• We are looking for a Quality Manager to strengthen our DMM team. Candidates should have a passion for agricultural processing and being able to ensure this process is done upholding the quality and safety regulation set intercompany and internationally. The candidate should furthermore be able to transfer this passion for quality and safety to our teams in the field

Duties

• Implementation of quality management systems in manufacturing operations (own and co-manufacturers) and monitor/audit its effectiveness
• Establish a documented quality management system containing process descriptions, procedures and responsibility matrices
• Establish a transparent and complete system of quality records to demonstrate compliances
• Organise and lead the quality management function in the business
• Train and develop quality professionals in the QA department and manage resource needs. Ensure all necessary training in quality are done
• Promote and develop a quality awareness culture, based on continuous improvement
• Set up and maintain crises management procedures
• Effectively liaise with officials of standard enforcing agencies, authorities and external parties in the area of quality management
• Ensure work place safety and effective communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members

Requisites

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Quality Assurance/Food Technology or Microbiology
• Experience of leading a team
• Background in implementation quality systems
• Fleunt in both Portuguese and English
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in food processing
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a quality function

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• The possible candidates will be contacted through email or phone to set a date for an interview. The process will take 3 rounds of interviews. First interview will be through telephone or skype. Second interview will be in person at one of the DADTCO’s offices in either Africa or Europe. Third interview will be held at one of the processing sites in Mozambique
• When a candidate has successfully completed all 3 interviews and both candidate and company wish to pursue their interest will an offer be made
• CVs of candidates not chosen will be kept, with the permission of the candidate, in the company’s archive in case future opportunities arise