Processing Officer at Koa

The Ghanaian-Swiss start-up, Koa, emerged from a sophisticated concept, innovative processes, and a lot of passion. As the first cocoa fruit processor in West Africa, Koa utilizes the pulp of cocoa pods, reducing food waste and providing additional income for Ghanaian cocoa farmers.

Koa’s initial factory has a capacity of 300 tons, while the second factory handles 2,500 tons. Today, over 100 employees in Ghana and Switzerland are dedicated to Koa’s growth, enhancing value creation in cocoa-growing regions and developing pioneering processes. Are you passionate about social impact? Join the Koa team now.

The Processing Officer role is an assistant leadership role in the processing department. You will be responsible for ensuring that processing design programs, activities and documents are
successfully carried out and completed.

The Processing Officer is responsible for the daily run of the department in the absence of the Processing Manager.

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Job Responsibilities

• Supervision and monitoring of the production of quality and safe products
• Coordinate with the Quality department on raw material quality before, during and after processing.
• Coordinate with the line manager on primary production operations.

• Training staff on all processes within the department
• Plan human resources for weekly operational activity.

• Liaise with the Technical department to resolve all technical-related issues as well as improve processes for the department.
• Report on processing daily activities.

• Coordinate with the sourcing department on the return of cocoa beans after processing.

• Ensure any continuous improvement activities within the processing chain are running.

Job Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering or other food-related programs.
• Certificate in HACCP, GMP, Occupational safety, and Food Safety Managemen

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a related field

• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Professional knowledge in food processing, quality, and safety
• Good command over Microsoft Office, data analysis and use of digital tools to monitor production quality and quantity.
• Ability to create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels.
• Display positive leadership ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Leadership skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and team player
• Good numerical skills and an understanding of data
• Ability to handle multiple activities and ensure good results

Location: Akim Achiase – Eastern Region