Job description
The job holder will support the compliance manager in ensuring food and safety standards compliance in Farms.
The job holder must have in-depth knowledge on standards regarding farm food safety. They must also be an excellent communicator with excellent analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Implementation of the farm Quality Management System.
Ensuring all records pertaining to Global GAP compliance are kept and up to date.
Ensuring proper filling of the farm records.
Ensuring farms have all the necessary structures, constructed in proper design and maintained in good state as per the Global GAP standard.
Training of farm workers on various modules developed for capacity building.
Training of the farm Technical assistants on Global GAP requirements.
Working closely with the farm manager and Twiga agronomist to ensure safe and effective use of pesticides Including Spray equipment calibration
Reviewing and Monitoring farm practices to ensure they are in compliance with Twiga and Global GAP policies.
Identification of any upcoming risks in the farm operations and addressing them accordingly.
Liaising with the farm manger and Twiga harvesting manager on harvesting procedures and monitoring of the same.
Timely reporting of Non-conforming occurrences and timely initialization corrective action
Any other duty as ay be assigned from by the management
Qualifications
At least 3 years relevant experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture , or other relevant fields
Knowledge of the current farm’s food safety standards
Good communication and analytical skills.
Outstanding problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines
Attention to detail; highly organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated
