AGRI Commodities Supervisor

About the Position

AGRI Commodities Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated AGRI Commodities Supervisor to oversee agricultural inspection activities in Maputo, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Company Description

SGS Mozambique, Ltd., a subsidiary of Société Générale de Surveillance, is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily AGRI inspection activities, including the loading and unloading of cargo on ships, trucks, railcars, and tanks.
• Monitor the packing and unpacking of containerized cargo.
• Provide technical guidance and clarification to operational personnel regarding inspection methodologies, sampling procedures, testing requirements, cargo monitoring, reporting standards, and service delivery expectations.
• Allocate inspectors, samplers, vehicles, and other resources according to operational requirements.
• Ensure the collection of cargo samples for laboratory analysis according to instructions from the client and SGS SOP’s.
• Ensure that all AGRI Inspectors, Samplers, and field personnel understand, correctly interpret, and consistently apply SGS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and client-specific requirements.
• Develop, communicate, and issue operational Work Instructions to support the effective execution of specific contracts, projects, customer requirements, and operational activities.
• Monitor the implementation of SOPs and Work Instructions in the field and take corrective action whenever deviations are identified.
• Check the technical condition of measuring instruments (scales and thermometers) prior to the measurement process, and ensure monitoring the calibration details.
• Review, consolidate, and validate the field reports and prepare Inspection reports on each operation.
• Ensure timely execution of inspections, sampling, weighing, stock monitoring, warehouse surveys, loading supervision, discharge supervision, and other agricultural commodity-related services.
• Report any abnormal situations to the Coordinator/Manager.
• Ensure that all standards regarding quality, hygiene, and safety at work are observed and respected during operational activities.
• Conduct pre-operation briefings, toolbox talks, coaching sessions, and on-the-job training to reinforce compliance with SGS procedures and industry best practices.
• Immediately report to the supervisor if any abnormal actions are detected that jeopardize quality, hygiene, and safety at work.
• Comply with all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Coordinator/Manager.
• Coordinate and support pest control and fumigation activities where applicable, ensuring that client requirements, industry standards, and safety procedures are observed.
• Escalate pest infestation risks and recommend corrective actions to protect the integrity of stored agricultural commodities.

Qualifications

• Education: Honor Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Logistics, Chemical, or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in a similar position, familiar with Agri Commodities, hazards, and safety practices.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Pest Control Management may be advantageous.
• Competencies:
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety
  • Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
  • Stakeholder’s relationships
  • Proficiency in Portuguese and English
  • Finance-for-non-finance knowledge
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proficiency in various types of computer software.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

SGS Mozambique, Ltd. has been operating in all Mozambique provinces since 1962, with 3 regional offices in Maputo, Beira, and Nacala. We are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of enabling a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

For more information, please visit the following website: About SGS | SGS

Interested? Apply now!