Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Quality Controller to oversee quality assurance and quality control processes within a commercial beekeeping operation. The successful candidate will ensure that beekeeping operations, honey production, handling, processing, storage, and packaging comply with required quality, food safety, hygiene, and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain quality standards across commercial beekeeping and honey production activities.
Inspect honey and other bee products at different stages of production and processing.
Ensure proper hygiene, handling, storage, and packaging practices.
Conduct quality checks and maintain accurate quality control records.
Identify quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor compliance with food safety, quality management, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Support internal quality audits and inspections.
Train beekeeping and production teams on quality, hygiene, and food safety requirements.
Monitor raw materials, production processes, finished products, and storage conditions.
Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to management.
Support continuous improvement of production and quality control systems.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Quality Management, Food Technology, Agribusiness, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial beekeeping, honey production, or a closely related agricultural/food-processing environment.
Strong understanding of honey quality, handling, processing, storage, and food safety requirements.
Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Good analytical, inspection, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work closely with beekeepers, production teams, suppliers, and management.
Experience with HACCP, food safety systems, or quality management standards will be an added advantage.