Quality Controller – Feed Mill

Position Title
Quality Controller – Feed Mill
Employment Type
Full-Time
Reporting To: Feed Mill Manager
Technical Collaboration: Quality Assurance Manager (for quality standards, audits, and cross-
site alignment)
Job Purpose
To ensure that all raw materials, production processes, and finished feed products consistently
meet the company’s quality standards, feed safety requirements, and applicable regulatory
standards through effective quality control, testing, monitoring, and documentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Quality Controller shall be responsible for:
1. Inspecting and sampling all incoming raw materials, feed ingredients, additives, and
packaging materials to verify compliance with approved quality specifications and COA
requirements.
2. Ensure that laboratory and physical tests on raw materials and finished feed products are
conducted, including moisture content, particle size, pellet quality, and other required
parameters.
3. Monitoring critical stages of the feed manufacturing process, including grinding, mixing,
pelleting, cooling, crumbling, and packaging, to ensure quality standards are consistently
met.
4. Verifying the accuracy of feed formulations, ingredient inclusion rates, and batch records
during production for consistency with approved formulations
5. Identifying, documenting, reporting and isolating non-conforming materials, products, or
processes deviation, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
6. Ensuring compliance with feed safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP),
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements, and company
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

7. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date quality control records, test results, inspection
reports, and product retention samples.
8. Monitoring sanitation, housekeeping, pest control, and biosecurity practices within the
feed mill to maintain a safe production environment.
9. Verifying the calibration and proper functioning of laboratory and production measuring
equipment to ensure accurate results.
10. Investigating customer complaints and quality-related issues and supporting the
implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
11. Preparing and submitting routine quality control reports (daily, weekly, and monthly)
12. Participating in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement
initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, feed safety, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
 Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Food Science and
Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or a
related field.
 Minimum of two (2) years of experience in quality control within a feed manufacturing,
food processing, or animal production environment.
 Training in HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, or feed safety systems is an added advantage.
Required Competencies
 Knowledge of feed manufacturing processes and animal nutrition principles.
 Understanding of feed safety regulations and quality management systems.
 Proficiency in laboratory testing and quality assurance procedures.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 Excellent record-keeping and report-writing skills.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter, detailed Curriculum
Vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications as one PDF file, via
hrdesk@ugachick.co.ug before 30 th , June 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ugachick Poultry Breeders Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.