Rwenzori Bottling
Company Limited, a leading water bottling company in Uganda and a subsidiary of
SABMiller, the second largest brewing group in the world; and winner of
People’s Choice Awards 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014, seeks to recruit a highly
motivated, results oriented and dynamic professional for the position
below:QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER (Xi) VACANCY No: QAMO1
The QAM will be
expected to develop, implement and manage an effective quality management
system at the water plant and in trade, coordinate the activities of the
various Technical Departments and bring them into one Integrated Quality
Management System as well as assist with the implementation and sustenance of
ISO Quality Systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Practice and
implement the Manufacturing Way within the Quality Assurance department and
support its implementation across the Technical Function
• Carry out
scheduled process/SOPs audits as stipulated in the Quality management system
• Lead the Quality
assurance department in accordance with the SABMiller management principles to
support the organization’s overall focus on performance and talent management,
values, management and self-management practices
• Develop,
communicate and manage production standards and specifications using standard
operating procedures across the Technical Function.
• Maintain a safe,
healthy and risk free working environment.
• Conform to value
chain requirements through managing and controlling the quality environment by
optimizing the availability of measuring equipment, QA administration
• Control costs in
manufacturing through minimizing defects in the plant and controlling
chemical/reagents
usage
• Actively support
roll-out of Global Quality Management systems within the business
• Ensure equipment
reliability through Asset management and facilitate problem solving
• Promote quality
excellence in the value chain by communicating process and product information,
provide leadership to ensure commitment to product quality and apply the
quality system in the workplace.
• Ensure that the
right specifications of raw materials and finished products are delivered at
all times Conduct supplier audits and verify that they meet the required
standards as stipulated in the Quality Management system.
Competence and
Qualification Requirements
• Bachelors of
Science Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Food Science and Technology from an
accredited University
• 5 years Managerial
experience in a beverage or similar FMCG environment with a focus on Quality
Management
Key Skills and
Attributes Required
• Operational
excellence and improvement bias
• Good communicator
across all levels within and external to the organization.
• Customer focused
mind-set and approach
• Demonstrable
problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Excellent
self-management practices
• Proactive,
energetic and committed
• Flexible, adaptable
and practical
• High tolerance for
stress and managing the operational realities of the business
The Company will
offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above
criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should please
send their Application Letters, Certificate/testimonials, CVs, which should
include details of email address (if any), present position, current
remuneration, and address of three (3)
Referees plus
telephone contact to
RecruitmentUG4@sabmiller.com.
Alternatively please
send applications to;
The Human Resources
Business Partner – Technical Rwenzori Bottling Company
P.O BOX 26543
Namanve Note:.1) Only shortlisteit candidates will be contacted.
2) Canvassing will
not be entertained and if done will lead to disqualification.
3) Rwenzori is an
equal opportunity employer and females are strongly
