Abays Trading PLC is a leading Agro Processing and Exporting company, engaged in the production of Ethiopian Traditional food products like Kolo (Fired Barley), BESO, GEBS, Bread, and Bread Crumps. The company is automated for many agro-processing operations like roasting and color sorting. There are approximately 500 people working in the industry to run the production of more than 30 products manufactured by the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest level of sanitation and hygiene standards in all Food processing factory.
• Comply and ensure hygiene policies are strictly adhered to on a daily basis
• Involve in all aspects of hygiene audit in the factory
• Perform regular hygiene audits in conjunction with quality professionals in their areas of responsibility including daily and weekly walkthroughs
• Conduct training and workshops regularly for team members to ensure that hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained at required levels
• Inspect the overall process of operations, including the critical areas
• Attain and maintain the sanitation certificates as required ie. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) or similar
• Liaise with involved authority for all food safety inspections to be carried out at licensed premises, ensuring all food safety requirements are complied.
• Continually liaises with external agencies on sanitary matters

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree in Environmental and sanitation Management, Food Science and Technology or other related field
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a ESH Manager or relevant job function in food factory
• Trained Food Hygiene Officer would be an advantage
• Equip with HACCP/ISO 22000 knowledge
• Good communication & a proactive problem solver.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards
• Good planning and organizational ability