Senior Quality Controller

Senior Quality Controller

Touton S.A is hiring!

About

Touton est un acteur mondial et historique (créée en 1848) du négoce de matières premières agricoles tropicales.

Cacao, Café, Vanille et Ingrédients naturels sont des produits nobles que Touton connait parfaitement et qui égaient le quotidien des consommateurs du monde entier.

Au-delà de son siège social bordelais, Touton a une présence sur les 4 continents où ses collaborateurs portent haut les valeurs du groupe : Audace, Excellence et Intégrité.

Job Description

The Senior Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring high-quality standards and consistency of coffee products through the implementation and management of rigorous quality control processes. This role collaborates closely with Procurement, Production, Export, Logistics, and Trade departments to uphold both internal and client quality requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Bulking

Take lead in bulking sessions as required for various grades.

Issue Bulking Reports after each session.

2. Control of Sampling / Offloading Activities

Ensure sampling accuracy and compliance with procedures during offloading.

Report discrepancies or non-conformities promptly.

3. Control of Production Activities

Monitor and supervise quality personnel during production to ensure adherence to set standards.

Ensure correct processing parameters, including moisture checks and analysis methodology, are applied.

Track quality trends and report any non-compliances.

4. Export Sampling

Coordinate with inspectors to ensure smooth export operations.

Collect reference samples during loading for all export coffees, including third-party loadings (e.g., Besmark, CEVA).

Ensure strict adherence to export sampling procedures.

5. Cup Tasting and Evaluation

• Take lead in cup preparation and ensure all purchased, PSS and production samples are cupped daily

Develop and maintain a comprehensive flavour profile library.

Train staff on tasting and evaluation techniques.

6. Unit Operations

Participate in regional coffee operations as required.

Travel to various units as and when necessary.

7. Night Shift Operations

• Flexible to work night shifts when scheduled.

8. Stock Control

• Ensure purchased and export stock meet company quality standards across all warehouses.

9. Other Duties

• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors.

Reporting responsibilities

The following reports are to be prepared and submitted :

Export Stuffing (Loading) Report

Sample Management Reports

Shunting Reports

Coverage during absence

• In case of absenteeism, the responsibilities of this role will be covered by the Second Senior Quality Controller.

Preferred Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Food Processing, Agriculture, or related field.

UCDA certification / license in Basic Quality Control (an advantage).

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the coffee sector.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Physically fit to stand or walk for extended periods.

Additional Information

• Contract Type : Full-Time
• Location : Kampala