One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. We are looking for a Roasting Officer to lead end-to-end roasted macadamia production, supervise the roasting team, ensure quality and food safety standards, meet order timelines, and drive process improvements and efficiency.
Responsibilities
End-to-End Roasted Production Management
Liaise closely with Sales to understand order volumes, timelines, and urgency.
Manage the full roasted macadamia process: receiving of raw materials, roasting, sorting, cooling, flavoring, packaging, and dispatch.
Ensure data is collected at every production step to enhance proper traceability of the products.
Plan and schedule daily roasting activities based on confirmed orders and priorities.
Ensure roasting parameters (temperature, time, batch size, moisture levels) meet defined standards.
Food Safety Team Membership
Ensure that information on internal communication is included in the updating of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
Verify the accuracy of the flow diagrams by on-site checking.
Maintain records of verified flow diagrams, corrections, and corrective actions.
Conduct a hazard analysis to determine which hazards need to be controlled, the degree of control required to ensure food safety, and which combination of control measures is required.
Analyze the results of verification activities, including internal and external audits.
Plan and implement the processes needed to validate control measures and/or control measure combinations and to verify and improve the Food Safety Management System.
Systematically evaluate the individual results of planned verification.
Evaluate the Food Safety Management System at planned intervals to assist top management in ensuring that the system is continually updated.
Leadership and Employee Development
Supervise roasting operators and casual staff.
Allocate tasks and shifts based on workload.
Train staff on SOPs, food safety, and equipment operation.
Handle any employee grievances before communicating them to the manager.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND qualification.
At least 2 years of experience in the Macadamia processing industry.
Should have been in a supervision role for at least one year.
Basic math and computer skills, especially a good understanding of MS Word and MS Excel.
Exceptional personal organizational skills and attention to detail.
Eager to learn, teach, enhance current processes, and develop new operations.
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should go to the One Acre Fund application portal on job-boards.greenhouse.io to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the application link: Apply via Greenhouse. Applications are processed through One Acre Fund's official Greenhouse job board.
