Jobs at Olam Agri

Job Description

At Olam, we are looking for a highly diligent individual who specializes in quality to understand customer expectation and translate them into company quality norms. The individual will play a key role in outlining quality standards and developing quality control processes. The incumbent will ensure compliance to quality norms, policies, and procedures of the company. The objective is to cultivate a culture of consistent quality with zero defect in collaboration with all stakeholders by continually developing, planning and implementing quality systems & processes and training of plant personnel. 

Strategic Effectiveness

• Develop, plan and implement quality systems to meet food safety standards in line with GFSI guidelines.
• Build control systems to comply with food safety requirements including PRPs. Design and deploy audit processes (factory, market, warehouse, etc.).
• Conducting root cause analysis for deviations. Develop and implement a corrective action plan where needed. Regularly review compliance status for all quality-related observations and lead the process of sharing views with all stakeholders for implementation/closure of the open audit points.
• Continuously improve quality awareness and standards including sensory evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Closely interact with other functions including R&D, manufacturing, and sourcing to effectively collaborate and seek their inputs on improvement/development of quality systems and processes.
• Setup, maintain and operate laboratory to meet all requirements of testing of incoming, in-process and finished goods consistently.
• Coordination with external laboratories and external calibration agencies for all other testing requirements.
• Support improvement programs on vendor quality. 

Operational Effectiveness

• Develop and train the team to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of best practices in all areas of work.
• Identify learning needs of team members and personnel critical to food safety to enhance skills.
• Develop and maintain a motivated team.
• Plan and conduct training for all plant personnel on food safety and personal hygiene.
• Classify and process consumer feedback through interaction with customers and stakeholders.
• Advice immediate/short/long term action plan through the internal web-based systems to address customer issues promptly and maintain excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
• Assist in the investigation of quality-related matters, including coordination with other stakeholders and vendors.
• Review and report compliance status for identified risks.
• Report and track all business risk related to quality non-conformances and escalations.
• Report to all concerned stakeholders on business risk in this area.
• Liaison with statutory, regulatory and government agencies.
• Assist in commissioning and start-up of new projects and conduct IQ, OQ, PQ for new equipment installations.
• Validate quality aspects during scale-up trials including travel test and share trial reports to all stakeholders to ensure that all new products are developed and scaled up to meet quality norms.
• Develop new ways of working that would be cost-effective and be within the budget and quality requirements.
• Develop appropriate tracking mechanism to report progress on a daily/weekly/fortnightly /monthly/quarterly and annualized basis on outcomes of the implementation of quality plans.

Requirements

• Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
• Certified QMS lead auditor
• Graduate of HND or University Degree in Food Science
• 7-8 years of experience in FMCG
• Advance degree in Food safety and Quality Management System
• Vast knowledge in USFDA, Halal, Kosher Certification, European export experience etc.

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Purpose:

To accurately measure and map farmlands within Olam’s agricultural operations, ensuring efficient land utilization and planning for various agricultural activities, particularly land leveling.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed land surveys using advanced surveying equipment and techniques.
• Prepare accurate land maps, plans, and profiles, including contour lines and elevation data.
• Calculate land areas, boundaries, and distances.
• Collaborate with engineers and agronomists to determine optimal land leveling strategies and designs.
• Monitor and document any changes in land topography or features.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations during fieldwork.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive survey reports and data.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely land surveys and maps.
• Detailed land leveling plans and designs.
• Comprehensive survey reports and data.
• Efficient land utilization and planning for agricultural activities.
• Adherence to safety standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience as a surveyor
• Proven experience in land surveying, with a strong emphasis on land leveling.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collection software.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in field conditions, including varying weather and terrain.
• Familiarity with agricultural practices and land management is a plus.