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Join One Acre Fund as a Packhouse and Quality Control Manager to revolutionize smallholder farming
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Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Expires
Expires at anytime
One Acre Fund is a dynamic non-profit organization focused on empowering smallholder farmers by providing them with the tools and resources necessary to boost their productivity and income. Working with over 4 million farmers and a passionate team of 8,000+ staff members, One Acre Fund is a leader in the agricultural sector, making a real impact on food security and sustainability.
- Oversee all packing operations in the packhouse, ensuring efficient product handling and maintaining quality standards.
- Manage and lead a team to achieve packing and storing of avocados, meeting production targets.
- Implement quality control procedures and maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
- 3+ years experience in packhouse or food processing environment.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and local food safety laws.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
- Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Role based in Rwanda and open to citizens or permanent residents only.
- Continuous application process with a deadline on December 1, 2024.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and multiple other agricultural services. Our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions, directly serve more than 790,000 farmers.
The Role As a Packhouse and Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for all packing operations within the packhouse to ensure the efficient handling of products(Avocados), maintain quality standards, and manage a team of Sorters to meet production targets. You will directly manage a team members working in the packhouse for Products sorting, grading, weighing, packing and Storing the product in controlled environment. You will report directly to Horticulture Exports Operations Specialist.
Job Requirements 3 or more years experience in a packhouse or food processing environment. Familiarity with regulations such as HACCP, GMP, and local food safety laws. Ability to implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure product standards. Skills in managing inventory, supply chains, and logistics related to packing and distribution of export products. Experience optimizing processes to enhance productivity and reduce waste. Understanding of packing machinery and technology, and maintenance procedures. Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team, promoting a positive work environment. Have skills to address operational challenges and improve processes. English and Kinyarwanda Languages are required in all locations to liaise with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies. A Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, food science, business management, or a related field.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off. We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda. Application Deadline 01 December 2024. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
