Nilezilla is a private limited company registered and incorporated in Uganda. The company has established a mango processing facility in the West Nile district of Yumbe which processes and packages the local Kagogwa mangos into Pulp. The company wants to engage the services of the following skilled people.

Job Title: Process Operator No. of positions: Two (2)
Reports to: Process Engineer
Location: Yumbe District

Job Summary:
Operate the plant in adherence to standard operating procedures, monitor and also maintain plant parameters as per the set standards so as to achieve production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and operate the plant in adherence to standard operating procedures to achieve production and quality targets
• Monitor any defects of the equipment and make sure to inform the relevant supervisors
• Maintain logs on all equipment to meet reporting requirements
• Preventive and autonomous maintenance of production machines
• Operate production machines efficiently
• Control wastage of materials
• Conduct shift hand overs according to the standard procedure in place
• Communicate to other shifts all line and equipment specific problems and outstanding work
• Contribute to all development of SOP’s
• Maintain all work areas clean and organized at all times
• Use, handle and dispose of as per procedures all hazardous substances.
• Report & action health & safety incidents are as per procedures.
• Adhere to all housekeeping standards.
• Inspect the machines regularly to ensure they are in good and operational condition.
• Liaise with the Production Team in conducting spot quality assurance systems inspections and audit.
• Ensure compliance to Staff, Material, and Equipment Health, Environment and Safety regulations.
• Participate in scheduled Stock Takings.
• Supervise, mentor, motivate and guide any staff below your level

Perform any other activities that may be assigned by the supervisor
• Any other duty given by management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Mechanical and Production Engineering, chemistry, chemical Engineering, Food Processing and Technology or related field.
• Higher Diploma in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Three years of experience from Food/Fruits Processing or in any FMCG Factory.
• In depth understanding of Basic Engineering Procedures and Principles.
• In depth understanding of Best Machine Operation Practices.
• Ability to positively deliver under pressure.
• Good verbal, written communication skills, staff mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Team work and good leadership skills.
• Adequate IT and Analytical skills.
• Ability to do Precision Work.
• Awareness of Factory Safety and Health Regulations.

• Interested candidates can access a detailed Job description from the company website at www.nilezilla.com
• All applications with detailed CVs, Certified copies of academic documents shall be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Nilezilla Ltd, P. O. Box 125630, Kampala. Applications shall be submitted through the company’s official email at [email protected] in ONE PDF format or hand deliver to the above address.
• The deadline for Submission of applications is 18th October 2024 before 5:00 pm Note: Candidates from the West Nile region are encouraged to apply.