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Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
De Heus Animal Nutrition is a global leader in the animal feed industry, committed to empowering farmers and supporting sustainable food production through high-quality nutrition solutions. With a mission to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector and food security worldwide, the company is widely recognized for its scientific expertise, consistent quality, and dedication to customer success. De Heus fosters a performance-driven, collaborative, and inclusive work culture that emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth, offering diverse job opportunities and flexible work arrangements across its international operations.
Founded in the Netherlands in 1911 as a family-owned business, the company has evolved into a multinational enterprise with operations in over 75 countries and production facilities across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Its innovative business model integrates advanced research, local market knowledge, and digital technologies to create tailored feed solutions that boost animal performance and farm profitability.
Guided by core values such as entrepreneurship, responsibility, quality, and integrity, De Heus is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, promoting animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and capacity-building initiatives in farming communities. For more information, visit www.deheus.com.
De Heus Animal Nutrition is the fourth-generation family business that has proudly grown into a major global player with 10,000 employees. Explosive growth has brought the company to where it is today. We have been in the Top 10 of the largest Dutch family-owned businesses for years.
Job Title
Quality Control Officer job at De Heus Animal Nutrition
De Heus Animal Nutrition
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Control Officer
Organisation: De Heus Animal Nutrition (Koudijs)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
The Quality control Officer is responsible for examining and maintaining the quality of fish feed right from raw material inception throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with industry, legal and safety standards
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Quality inspection
Conduct regular inspection of raw materials, production processes and finished products.
Monitor the quality of ingredients used in fish feed production.
Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and sanitation procedures within the factory.
Quality control
Conduct routine laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process and finished products to ensure they meet the specifications
Routine calibration and maintenance of Laboratory equipment
Process control
Ensure that fish feed is being produced within the defined quality parameters
Monitor production processes for adherence to standard operating procedures
Liaise with production staff to rectify any quality nonconformance that arises during production
Regulatory compliance and support
Ensure that all products comply with local and international standards
Ensure compliance with health safety and environment standards in all quality control activities Train production staff in good manufacturing practices (GMPs), good hygiene practices (GHPs) and other quality standards and procedures
Nonconformity handling
Identify root causes for quality non-conformities and provide corrective and preventive actions for product or process improvement
Assist in implementation of process improvements and quality management systems
Documentation and reporting
Maintain accurate records of inspection, Laboratory testing and internal audits on raw materials, finished product and processes
Prepare quality control reports highlighting non-conformities and corrective actions taken
Ensure traceability and proper documentation of all product recalls

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
Computer literacy and Experience with laboratory Information Systems
Strong Analytical Judgement
Minimum 2+ years of work experience
How to Apply
Send your CV, academic documents to recruitmentug@deheus.com
Please Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 21st March 2025