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Job Summary

Job Title:
Quality Controller
Employer:
Latitude Trade Co
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 18 June 2024

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Quality Controller job at Latitude Trade Co | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​Latitude Trade Company (LTC), founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, is a vertically integrated social enterprise dedicated to sustainably increasing incomes and reducing risk for smallholder cocoa farmers by producing specialty cocoa and bean-to-bar craft chocolate at origin. With a strong reputation for ethical sourcing and sustainability, LTC collaborates with over 5,000 certified organic smallholder farmers, providing long-term contracts, training, access to finance, and premium prices for their cocoa.

The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional growth in various roles across agriculture, production, and administration. LTC has evolved by integrating advanced processing techniques and expanding its product line to meet changing market demands, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Its innovative business model combines direct farmer partnerships, transparent supply chains, and in-house production to maintain product excellence.

With operations extending across Uganda and growing partnerships internationally, LTC's reach continues to expand, guided by core values of sustainability, community empowerment, integrity, and innovation. The company is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, supporting initiatives that improve farmer livelihoods, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance community well-being. For more information, visit their official website: https://latitudecraftchocolate.com/.

Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Quality Controller job at Latitude Trade Co

Full-time

Deadline: 

18 Jun 2024

Quality Controller job at Latitude Trade Co

Latitude Trade Co

Job Description

Latitude Trade Company (LTC) is a rapidly growing social enterprise in Uganda sourcing specialty cacao for export and producing bean-to-bar chocolate at origin. Working with over 1,000 certified organic smallholder farmers, our mission is to sustainably increase incomes and reduce risk for our suppliers while positively impacting the community and environment surrounding our operations.


We aim to provide chocolate makers and consumers in East Africa and around the world with the highest quality, transparently sourced, and fully traceable Ugandan cocoa products.

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  • Safe storage and accountability of raw materials and finished products

  • Receiving and dispatching of raw materials and finished products including submission of order forms and coordinating procurement efforts

  • Quality control of finished products from factory including routine submission of randomly selected products for audit by Managing Director

  • Training of staff on food safety plans and certification requirements

  • Ensuring all documents related to storage, production, food safety, certification, and quality control at the factory are available, properly filled and well-organized

  • Conduct monthly internal audits of practices and processes in the factory

  • Weekly review of production forms to check raw materials used vs output.

  • Establishment and management of product recall program and protocols

  • Coordination of all audits related to food safety and certifications

  • Assist in the procurement of packaging supplies and the management of packaging processes

  • Assist in the coordination of shipping logistics and import / export requirements

  • Assist colleagues in procurement, production, distribution, and transport of Latitude goods where possible

  • In addition to these responsibilities, all employees are encouraged to propose programs, strategies or experiments which they feel offer a promising avenue for improvements to the company or livelihoods of the farmers.

Quality Controller job at Latitude Trade Co

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  • 2+ years’ experience working in manufacturing, commercial food production, or quality control

  • Diploma in food safety, manufacturing or similar relevant field

  • Fluent spoken and written English

  • Ability and willingness to learn on the job

  • Previous experience in the chocolate sector is an asset but not required

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Competitive monthly salary, based on experience

  • Reimbursement of health-related expenses

  • 21 days of annual leave plus public holidays

  • Coverage of company-related travel expenses

Interested and qualified, send email to info@latitudetrade.co to apply.

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