Assistant QC/QA Manager Job Vacancy - Oserian Development Company

Assistant QC/QA Manager Job Vacancy - Oserian Development Company
Oserian is the largest and most technically advanced production facility of flowers in Kenya, producing year round consistent quality flower products. In the late 1980s, Oserian was among the first to introduce rose farming in East Africa and is still regionally recognised as a leading force in this field, having maintained a strong track record in sustainable and Fairtrade farming. We are certified to a range of social and ethical standards, Oserian also maintains an impressive track record in conservation of the environment and operates to enhance and develop the local business community and economy.
Oserian Development Company Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading growers and exporters of fresh cutflowers.
Based in Naivasha, we are seeking to recruit a professional of unquestionable integrity to join our team and share our progressive approach to business.

Assistant QC/QA Manager
1 Position
Reporting to the QC Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that flowers leaving Oserian to various markets measure up to the required Quality standards.

He/she will assist in ensuring compliance with Technical and customer specifications, liaising with all sections /departments to ensure correct specifications and quality of raw materials are obtained, maintaining and updating formalized systems and assisting in training, updating training records, assisting in managing of departmental operational cost within set budget, developing new quality management systems and continually improving on the same amongst other responsibilities.The ideal candidates shall have the following minimum qualifications:-    * Minimum age - 26 years
    * At least Diploma/ Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised Institution
    * Technical training and experience in Quality Control and Assurance
    * Training/experience in Crop Protection
    * At least 5 years experience in a similar position
    * Demonstrate proficiency in use of computers. Those familiar with Management information systems will have an added advantage
    * Excellent communication skills both oral and written
    * Excellent statistical, numeracy and analytical skills
    * Leadership and people management skills
    * Be of a strong personality with a drive to achieve result with minimum supervision.

Interested but qualified employees should apply attaching a CV and supporting documents as to be received not later than 30th October 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:
Human Resources Manager
Oserian Development Company Limited
P. O. Box 2010, 20117, Naivasha

Or Email to: jobs@oserian.com

Oserian is an Equal Opportunity Employer