Ongoing recruitment at Zee Rice

Zee Rice is a part of Zee Synergy. Our businesses include rice milling, maize milling, distribution of fertilizer and agro-chemicals, which are sold nationwide via our drop-points, trading in grains such as maize, sorghum and groundnuts. We also support the production of crops such as soya, rice, yam, and maize as part of our out-growers initiative. Our employees have the chance to develop highly rewarding careers while making contributions in their communities.

We are recruiting to fill the positions of:

Job Title: Quality Control Personnel Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Category: Management Quality Control Department Job Type: Full Time

Quality Control Tasks

• Responsible for quality checks for better production and high yield during processing;
• Achieve consistent quality with zero defect in collaboration with all stakeholders by constantly developing, planning and implementing quality systems & processes and training of plant personnel;
• Develop, plan and implement quality systems to meet Food Safety standards;
• Ensure food safety requirements including PRPs, audit processes (factory, market, warehouse, etc.), conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective action plan, review compliance status for all the quality related observations and lead the process of sharing observations with all stakeholders for implementation/closure;
• Continuously improve quality awareness and standards including sensory evaluation of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods;
• Setup, maintain and operate lab to meet all requirements of testing of incoming, in-process and finished goods consistently;
• Coordination with external laboratories and external calibration agencies for all testing requirements and new methods;
• Support vendor quality improvement programs and looking for opportunities for improvement with vendors;
• Overall responsibility for managing the quality of rice milling operations;
• Perform Quality incident investigation and corrective actions;
• Monitoring end-to-end QA process and logistics;
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.

Procurement Tasks (Rice only):

• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analysing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND, or M.Sc.;
• At least 7 years experience in the food industry; particularly rice milling
• Food Science/Technology or other related courses;
• Good communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Thorough knowledge of food safety systems, GMP, GLP, Auditing, Compliance, Training, Food testing (including sensory), basic regulatory knowledge;
• Ability to independently develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for routine analysis of products (e.g. basic panels – protein, moisture, carbohydrate, ash, etc.);
• Conduct routine chemical and compositional analysis of new and existing product lines;
• Deploy and operate analytical equipment in the laboratory, as well as identify areas for expansion or improvement of our analytical capabilities;
• Provide routine quality control oversight and input to manufacturing units to ensure establishment, maintenance and/or compliance with standards;
• Interface with external laboratories and service providers to supplement our in-house analytical capability;
• Provide reasoned and commercially relevant advice to management on ways to continually enhance in-house analytical capability.
• Provide Bank Reference letter (Request for format after application)

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Strategic Industry Management – Establishing long range business plans which can anticipate the global market. This is particularly important for commodity procurement.

Category Management:

• Arranging or categorising your spend according to specific goods or services (direct & indirect); and keeping in mind quality, service, risk and cost.

Project Management:

• Driving the procurement process by designing, implementing and managing projects to a successful conclusion. Establishing accountability, establishing timelines and establishing goals are paramount.

Relationship Management:

• The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: suppliers, customers & colleagues.

Results-Focused:

• The ability and drive for achieving and surpassing targets against an internal or external standard of excellence. This is about showing a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement in your procurement process.

Basic Benefits

• You would be provided with Housing, Security, Electricity & Water Supply

Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Category: Digital Marketing Marketing Department Job Type: Freelance Full Time

 Brief Description

• Zee Rice is a part of Zee Synergy. Our businesses include rice milling, maize milling, distribution of fertilizer and agro-chemicals, which are sold nationwide via our drop-points, trading in grains such as maize, sorghum and groundnuts.
• We also support the production of crops such as soya, rice, yam, and maize as part of our out-growers initiative. Our employees have the chance to develop highly rewarding careers while making contributions in their communities.

The Digital Marketing Manager will administer the company’s social media marketing and advertising/content development. Administration includes but is not limited to:

• Deliberate planning, strategy and goal setting
• Development of brand awareness and online reputation
• Content management (including website)
• SEO (search engine optimization) and generation of inbound traffic
• Cultivation of leads and sales
• Reputation management

The Digital Marketing Manager is a highly motivated, creative individual with experience and a passion for connecting with current and future customers. That passion comes through as she/he engages with customers on a daily basis, with the ultimate goal of:

• Turning fans into customers.
• Turning customers into advocates.

Content management duties include:

• Administrate the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content (for all channels and ads)
• Identify and improve organizational development aspects that would improve content (ie: employee training, recognition and rewards for participation in the company’s marketing and online review building).
• Create a regular publishing schedule and promote content through social advertising.
• Leverage the right tools to manage your content. (I recommend PostPlanner and Buffer)
• Implement a content editorial calendar to manage content and plan specific, timely marketing campaigns.
• Integrate all channels of marketing (social media, SEO, content marketing, email, print and digital marketing)
• Manage or oversee all social advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Brand Development
• Identify Target Customers
• Set Clear Objectives; challenges may include:
• Insufficient website traffic and/or scant visitors
• Weak brand awareness
• Declining customer retention
• Poor online reputation
• Slow sales
• Visual Design and Web Development Strategy
• Solid Content Strategy
• Promotion Strategy
• Engagement Strategy
• Conversion Strategy
• Measure and analyse to establish ROI.

Here are the top 8 KPI’s that we use at Zee Rice to determine ROI:

• Audience Growth
• Audience Profile
• Audience Engagement
• Content Reach
• Engagement by Content Type
• Leads
• Response Rate and Quality
• Negative Feedback

Qualifications and requirements

• Possesses knowledge and experience in the tenets of traditional marketing. Marketing degree is welcomed but not required with relevant work experience.
• Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in social media. (Give links to profiles as examples).
• Proficient in content marketing theory and application.
• Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing.
• Exhibits the ability to jump from the creative side of marketing to analytical side, able to demonstrate why their ideas are analytically sound.
• Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
• Maintains excellent writing and language skills.
• Enjoys a working knowledge of the blogging ecosystem relevant to the company’s field.
• Displays ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and video format.
• Exceeds at building and maintaining sales relationships, online and off.
• Practices superior time management.
• Is a team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide other employees when necessary. (ie: content development, creation and editing of content, and online reputation management).
• Makes evident good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of principles of SEO including keyword research and Google Analytics. Highly knowledgeable in the principles of “Search and Social.”
• Possesses functional knowledge and/or personal experience with WordPress CMS (self-hosted).
• Demonstrates winning Social Customer Service techniques such as empathy, patience, advocacy and conflict resolution.
• Possesses great ability to identify potential negative or crisis situation and apply conflict resolution principles to mitigate issues.

Job Title: Warehouse Officer Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Warehousing

Job Description

• Warehouse Officer (WHO) is in charge of inventory in a warehouse or similar space. He/she works as a warehouse worker to receive and record new stock as it comes in, and move stock onto trucks or store shelves as needed.
• He/she create schedules, monitor stock levels at the warehouse and know when to replenish stock.
• The Warehouse Officer is focused on time, making sure every item of stock gets to its destination on time, and that there are no shortages on shelves. They make sure the equipment is regularly serviced and help train new employees.
• Depending on the job, warehouse officer may have similar duties to a scheduler or logistician. They also oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities.
• But not limited to the above, will perform other related duties as requires.

Tasks

• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring the quality of goods
• Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee’s performance
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
• Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees
• Determine staffing levels and assign workload
• Interface with customers to answer questions or solve problems
• Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
• Confer and coordinate activities with other departments
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• B.Sc Certificate or any other professional certificates.
• Communication Skills: Warehouse Officer will need to speak with co-workers and customers on a regular basis.
• Leadership Skills: Warehouse Officer will need resolve conflicts, as well as keep employees motivated and on-task.
• Critical-Thinking Skills: Warehouse Officer will need to devise plans of action and asses those plans regularly.
• Organizational Skills: Multiple orders, people and many moving pieces will keep warehouse Officer on their toes.

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyse data
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Basic Benefits

• You would be provided with Housing, Security, Electricity & Water Supply.

Job Title: Executive Marketing Manager Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Category: Marketing Department Job Type: Full Time

Brief Description

• The Marketing Officer oversees the company’s marketing campaigns both internally and externally and plays a key part in communicating the organisations marketing message.

Tasks

• Preparing, planning and project managing the publication of all publicity material to maximise brand promotion.
• Creating marketing campaigns and working with the company’s external PR agency to see them executed.
• Creating and developing new innovative ways to communicate the company message to their existing customers.
• Contributing to the annual sales and marketing plan.
• Planning and project managing marketing events and evaluating their success.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of all marketing activity.
• Developing and implementing an internal marketing programme.
• Supporting the marketing manager in day to day marketing activities.
• Plan, develop and deliver campaigns as agreed within timescales.
• Meet the monthly sales target: 300bgs/month

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• B.sc Certificate or any other professional certificates.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, and to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Develop multi-channel marketing plans.
• Measure the success of marketing initiatives.
• Interface with multiple departments responsible for the product – engineering, operations, finance, sales etc.
• Proactively assess and spot new marketing opportunities.
• Manage long-term strategic goals.

Job Title: Electrical Technician Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Category: Production Department Job Type: Full Time / Part Time

Tasks

• Coordinate with the activities of instrumentation to ensure amenability with laid down standards and requirements.
• Ensure consistency and continuity in the engineering interfaces with other interfacing packages where applicable.
• Outline and implement all the requirements and instrumentation systems
• Assist in the assessment of engineering, procurement, construction, installation and review of engineering equipment in relation to electrical and instrumentation systems
• Supervise electrical and instrumentation discipline trainings at detailed engineering in terms of technical, planning and interfaces and reporting aspects
• Handle and promote the most cost-effective solutions in the design of the engineering facilities, including promotion of substitutes for electrical and instrumentation design to optimize projects.
• Prepare plans and schedules as are required to support the construction activities at the engineering facilities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or any related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years to 3 years’ experience in production facilities especially in working, handling and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for electrical engineering and construction.
• Competence in engineering design, construction, procurement, maintenance, commissioning and project management services

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance
• Responding to breakdowns
• Diagnosing faults
• Repairing equipment
• Supervising engineering and technical staff
• Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Basic Benefits

• You would be provided with Housing, Security, Electricity & Water Supply

Job Title: Factory Manager Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Management

Job Description

• The position of the factory manager consists of planning, directing, or coordinating the operations of the company.

Tasks

• The Plant Manager’s primary responsibilities include leading the operation and maintenance staff,
• The daily management and coordination of plant operations including production, logistics and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour, safety, environmental and corporate policies and regulations.
• This is a hands-on position that is responsible for maximising daily production.
• This position plays an integral part in plant operations, special projects, and has responsibility developing and maintaining
• Ensuring safe operation of the rice mill
• Controlling all aspects for rice transfer, handling, parboiling, milling, bulk storage and packing
• Managing stock control & reconciliation and ensures optimal use of machines for quality rice production
• Identifying training needs and develops training plans for the rice plant team
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards.
• Develop and manage the strategies, plans and budgets as agreed with the CEO
• Effectively manage labour requirements/manpower planning, production planning, stock
• management, instrumentation calibration, plant modifications and develop innovative systems and processes utilising all available technology
• It is essential that the manager builds effective working relationships with all staff and support staff to ensure all areas are managed and controlled.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• B.Sc Certificate or any other professional certificates.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and to monitor/assess performance of other individuals
• Great analytical skills
• Eye for detail

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Self-control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Job Title: Senior Operator (Milling) Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Production Department

Tasks

• Operate machines in the rice mill so as to get the best quality rice.
• Adjusts gate in spout to regulate the flow of rice into the machine keeping in view the load on the driving electric motor.
• Observes cleaning and hulling processes feels rice and adjusts machinery to ensure rice is processed in accordance with specifications.
• Routine cleaning of sieves and replacement of rubber rolls as and when required.
• Strict adherence to all work instructions for milling /equipment.
• Performs related duties, such as lubricating equipment and repairing machinery keep production reports.
• Proper utilization of casual workers in a different sections of the rice mill.
• Ensure that the output is produced as per quality norms.
• Ensure machinery cleanliness and up-keep.
• Ensure to operate the machine at the best capacity.
• Check the by-products regular intervals so as to avoid loss of good rice.
• Ensure safety rules are observed in the plant

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• A good understanding of safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.

Basic Benefits

• You would be provided with Housing, Security, Electricity & Water Supply

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Job Title: Account Officer Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Acount Department

Job Description

• An Account Officer is responsible for the day to day financial transactions of the company. Duties include invoice processing, daily bookkeeping records, billing, and tracking business expenses.
• This position requires keen attention to detail and customer service skills. The incumbent will work with clients to assist with financial transactions and resolve refunds or billing inaccuracies.
• A degree is not essential but a college-level qualification in finance or accounting will assist with responsibilities of the role.

Tasks

• Handle accounts payable and receivable
• Maintain records of business costs, such as labour and material
• Check invoices for inaccuracies
• Reconcile accounts with the general ledger
• Handle general account queries
• Contact clients about invoices that are past due
• Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans;
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology;
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts;

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Communications, or related field.
• More education or experience may be preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect, track, and analyze large amounts of data.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally.
• Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends.
• Extensive, accurate product knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks
• Provide Bank Reference letter (Request for format after application).
• Great analytical skills
• Eye for detail

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Analytical Thinking: Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Achievement/Effort: Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity: Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Basic Benefits

• You would be provided with Housing, Security, Electricity & Water Supply.

Job Title: External Auditor Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Category: Auditor Job Type: Part Time

Brief description

• An External Auditor reviews the financial information of a company and reports on findings. The External Auditor is responsible for investigating financial statements for errors and fraud, performing audits on operations, and reporting on findings and providing recommendations.
• We are looking for an External Auditor to examine the financial statements of the organization and provide feedback. The responsibilities of External Auditors include planning effective auditing processes, performing audits and reporting back on findings.
• To be successful as an External Auditor, you should have excellent knowledge of auditing principles, be analytical, and have good communication skills. Ultimately, an External Auditor should be able to make informed and rational decisions, be objective, and be detail orientated.

Tasks

• Evaluating financial statements and assessing accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigating internal systems and operations.
• Assessing risk management approaches.
• Performing audits for other departments, as needed.
• Reporting on errors and fraud.
• Providing feedback reports on findings.

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Previous experience as an External Auditor.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting on finances.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP software.
• Good decision-making abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Professional and trustworthy.

Job Title: Consultant Location: Wukari, Taraba Job Category: Management Job Type: Freelance Full Time

Brief Description

• We are looking for a qualified Business Consultant to help Zee Rice reform their operations and support their business by providing intuitive guidance. You will also undertake projects on behalf of Zee Rice when it lacks resources or motive to perform them in-house.
• A successful business consultant has first and foremost a broad knowledge of the many facets of business and market forces. The ideal candidate will also possess great problem-solving skills to provide solutions and recommendations that will increase profitability and efficiency.
• The goal is to contribute to Zee Rice long-lasting success so that our reputation can expand along with our clientele.

Tasks

• Organize and execute assigned business projects on behalf of Zee Rice (recruiting, payroll, promotional campaigns etc.) according to our requirements
• Meet with assigned the management or board members when needed and perform an initial assessment of a problematic situation
• Collect information about the business through a variety of methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.)
• Analyze and interpret data to unearth weaknesses and problems, and comprehend the causes
• Formulate recommendations and solutions with attention to the company wishes, capabilities and limitations forming concise reports
• Present findings and suggestions to the company with ample justification and practical advice
• Develop detailed business plans to drive small or radical changes
• Assist in implementing the plan and resolve any occasional discrepancies
• Provide guidance for any occurring problems and issues

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven experience as business consultant or equivalent
• Knowledge of diverse business matters such as IT, Marketing, HR etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Familiarity with a wide selection of business management software (CRM, ERP etc.) and databases
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mind with excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Aptitude in creative problem-solving
• BSc / BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MA in a specialized business field will be an advantage
• Certified Management Consultant is a plus

Job Title: Security Guard Location: Wukari Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Security Department

Job Description

• The position of security guard consists of protecting property, assets or people.
• Duties and responsibilities include guarding, patrolling, and monitoring premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
• The daily routine would be communicated shortly.

Tasks

• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances;
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed;
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons;
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property;
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection;
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary;
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, and to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Basic Benefits

• You would be provided with Housing, Security, Electricity & Water Supply

Competencies (in order of importance):

• Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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