Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

AGRI Commodities Supervisor

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMaputo, MozambiqueNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Honor Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Logistics, Chemical, or equivalent is required.
Five years of experience in a similar position is required.
Familiarity with agricultural commodities, hazards, and safety practices is required.
Knowledge of health and safety is required.
Interpersonal and leadership skills are required.
Stakeholder relationship skills are required.
Proficiency in Portuguese and English is required.
Knowledge of finance for non-finance professionals is required.
Ability to work under pressure is required.
Proficiency in various types of computer software is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily AGRI inspection activities, including cargo loading and unloading on ships, trucks, railcars, and tanks.
Monitor the packing and unpacking of containerized cargo.
Provide technical guidance and clarification to operational personnel on 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 cargo samples are collected for laboratory analysis according to client instructions and SGS standard operating procedures.
Ensure AGRI Inspectors, Samplers, and field personnel understand, correctly interpret, and consistently apply SGS Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and client-specific requirements.
Develop, communicate, and issue operational Work Instructions to support contracts, projects, customer requirements, and operational activities.
Monitor field implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions and take corrective action when deviations are identified.
Check the technical condition of measuring instruments, including scales and thermometers, before measurement and monitor calibration details.
Review, consolidate, and validate field reports and prepare inspection reports for each operation.
Ensure timely execution of inspections, sampling, weighing, stock monitoring, warehouse surveys, loading and discharge supervision, and other agricultural commodity-related services.
Report abnormal situations to the Coordinator or Manager.
Ensure quality, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are observed 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 abnormal actions that jeopardize workplace quality, hygiene, and safety to the supervisor.
Comply with quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Coordinator or Manager.
Coordinate and support pest control and fumigation activities where applicable, ensuring client requirements, industry standards, and safety procedures are observed.
Escalate pest infestation risks and recommend corrective actions to protect stored agricultural commodities.
Coordinate with clients, port operators, warehouses, transporters, surveyors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
Follow up on ongoing inspections and proactively resolve operational issues and bottlenecks.
Ensure proper use, maintenance, and accountability of company equipment, tools, inspection instruments, and operational assets.
Promote the company's image, capability, and integrity to clients.
Ensure high-quality job execution.
Manage and monitor stock levels of AGRI operational consumables, including sampling bags, seals, labels, stationery, personal protective equipment, sample containers, moisture-testing supplies, and other materials.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of pest control management is an advantage.

Job Description

The Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the AGRI Inspector in the sites.

Also, will assist the AGRI Team ensuring that the operations observe the best quality practices in order to comply with all company quality, health, safety & environment practices at all times to ensure the best possible service is provided to the client at all times.

Responsabilities

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.

Other Specific Responsibilities

Coordinate with clients, port operators, warehouses, transporters, surveyors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
Follow up on ongoing inspections and proactively resolve operational issues and bottlenecks.
Ensure proper use, maintenance, and accountability of company equipment, tools, inspection instruments, and operational assets.
Promote the image, capability, and integrity of the company to the clients.
Ensure the best quality of Job execution.
Manage and monitor stock levels of consumables required for AGRI operations, including sampling bags, seals, labels, stationery, PPE, sample containers, moisture-testing supplies, and other operational materials.

Qualifications

Honor Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Logistics, Chemical or equivalent.
Knowledge of Pest Control Management may be advantage.

Experience

5 years of experience in similar position
To be familiar with Agri Commodities, hazards and safety practices.

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.

Additional Information

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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