Leaf Quality Trainee at JTI Tanzania

To Learn and understand entire scope of the business operation from production, leaf procurement, processing up to shipping within two consecutive years for business.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building Leaf Quality knowledge and confidence through fully participating in different activities carried out within functions from sample collection, Buying, Internal Grading/ Classification, Processing, and shipping.
• Taking part in all the training courses from Internal grader courses, appreciation meetings, and other assigned online courses as per business need.
• Participate in functional/cross functional projects assigned by any leaf quality or cross function in charge.
• Liasson closely with internal grading Manager on any issues or problems pertaining to the quality or condition of tobacco.
• Facilitate inspection of leaf before blending/classification/buying to ensure quality tobacco and continuous cost efficiency to the business.
• Facilitate all processing activities and ensure all blend percentage components are in line with set quality standards.
• Identify the relevant risks within the department and ensure control measures are in place to prevent employees from being injured.

Who we ae looking for – Requirements:

• University Degree in Agriculture
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Langage proficiency in English (Speak, Read, Write), Swahili (Speak, Read, Write)
• Great Communication skills, Presentation skills
• Experience of 1 year or less in the Tobacco industry is an added advantage.
• Understanding of the tobacco industry and its operations is an advantage.

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.