Chief Tea Maker at Shagasha Tea Company: (Deadline 28 August 2023)

ANNOUNCEMENT: 21.08.2023

Shagasha Tea Co.ltd located in Rusizi District is seeking to recruit suitable, dynamic and self- motivated person to fill the following vacant position.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF TEA MAKER

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

The successful candidate will be responsible for overall tea processing related activities in the factory in order to achieve best quality teas at minimum cost, the position will be reporting to the Factory Unity Manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitoring the tea processing level against set targets
2. Reviewing and developing production methods and techniques in the factory to ensure proper utilization of available resources.
3. Liaising with other section in the unit in on planning and resource utilization and efficiency
4. Ensuring that products meet set quality standards and specifications.
5. Coordinating and controlling production activities in the production section
6. Ensuring observation and compliance with environmental, health and safety measures and regulations
7. Participating in preparation of budget and ensuring adherence to approved levels
8. Participating in development of production strategic plans
9. Ensuring maintenance of high standards of hygiene in the production unit
10. Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs
11. Participating in reviewing and developing factory policies, procedures and strategies
12. Preparing timely and accurate reports and distributing to appropriate users
13. Conducting process capability study as and when required
14. Training employees on production methods, process standards and specifications
15. Evaluating and implementing cost reduction programs in the factory
16. Reporting any change which could affect food safety to the Factory Unity Manager
17. Perform overall certification responsibilities in the factory such as FSSC 22000 version 5.1 and S – Mark
18. Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic qualification

BSc in Food Science or equivalent

 Competencies/ skills

• Computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines under minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Personnel Management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Experience

 Having background in tea processing with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in a tea factory.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirement for this job are required to send or submit their copy applications addressed to the Managing Director of Shagasha Tea Company LTD at the reception of SHAGASHA Tea Company or on Email Address: donathe.uwingabire@shagashateas.com  and copy innocent.rushayigi@shagashates.com  not later than 28^th August 2023 at 5:PM, their application should be accompanied by the following :

• Academic Certificates
• Curriculum Vitae (CVs) with at least three referees.
• Any other relevant testimonials.

Sanjay Sharma

Managing Director EATI