About US:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Performing analyses of production, semi products and raw materials.
Regularly reviewing and update quality control procedures.
In charge of the planning, coordinating, and directing quality control programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
In charge of developing and analyzing statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
Works closely with the Quality Control Manager Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
In charge of administering of laboratories including preparing requisitions for reagents; preparing relevant reports and technical guidance to laboratory staff.
Managing the sampling of products and semi products.
Preparing quality control reports and record keeping.
Adhering to the health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Industrial Chemistry or any other related discipline.
At least four years’ experience in Quality Control lab in a manufacturing set up in a related business.
Past experience in determination of Protein, Crude Fiber, Sand Silica, Oil Content, Moisture etc.
Previous experience in operating and handling of instruments such as Spectrophotometer, Ph Meter, Karl –fischer, Auto Analyzer, Visco meter etc. is desirable
Working nowledge of various laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures affecting a manufacturing organization.
Working knowledge of ISO Standards is desirable
Positive attitude, self-driven, flexible, results focused, effective communication, professionalism, creative, innovative, work for long hours and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
S/He should have effective report writing, communication and good customer care skills

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.

NB: Only successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted not later than two (2) weeks after deadline.

Deadline: 2nd April, 2015