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Oversee daily QC laboratory activities, including sampling, testing, and analysis of molasses/grain, wash, fermented mash, ENA, Ethanol, and CO₂.

Conduct essential tests such as GC analysis, alcohol strength (%v/v), pH, turbidity, fusel oil content, aldehydes, esters, methanol levels, and CO₂ purity.

Ensure calibration, maintenance, and validation of lab instruments including GC, HPLC, UV–Vis, distillation apparatus, and COA preparation tools.

Monitor fermentation, distillation, and rectification parameters to ensure consistent product purity and yield.

Identify deviations in process parameters and coordinate timely corrective actions with the production team.

Maintain stringent in-process control for ENA, Ethanol, and CO₂ generation to meet product specifications.

Implement and maintain ISO standards, GMP practices, SOPs, and internal quality protocols specific to alcohol production.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for process deviations and implement preventive and corrective actions (CAPA).

Evaluate and approve raw materials such as molasses/grains, chemicals, yeast, enzymes, and packaging materials.

Conduct supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and consistency in raw material supply.

Ensure compliance with industry laws and standards related to alcohol production:

Food Safety, EHS norms, NEMA (Uganda) regulations, and standards applicable to ENA, Ethanol, and CO₂.

Maintain proper documentation, sampling records, and batch traceability as required by regulatory agencies.

Lead the QC team, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to lab discipline and safety.

Guide junior chemists, analysts, and lab technicians in analytical methods and distillery QC best practices.

Develop and provide training to production and QC staff on:

Alcohol quality standards

Hygiene & GMP

Analytical methods

In-process quality checks

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership.

Establish KPIs such as:

Batch quality deviation rate

Lab turnaround time

Yield vs. purity performance

Compliance rate for ENA/Ethanol/CO₂ specs

Prepare routine QC reports, certificate of analysis (COA), and present findings to management.