Assistant Production Manager / Buyer

We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.

For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,200 employees in over 26 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity. 

Ibero Uganda Ltd. (Ibero) is a company of the Neumann Kaffee Gruppe and one of the leading exporters of high-quality coffee, with warehouses and processing facilities in Kampala and out-stations in all coffee-growing regions of Uganda. Ibero Uganda has been working towards better integration in the local market and has become a professional, long-term, and trusted business partner towards its suppliers and customers. Our commitment to developing the Ugandan coffee industry is unwavering, and we are proud of our positive contribution to the industry.

For our group company, Ibero Uganda, we are looking for an Assistant Production Manager / Buyer.
The position will be based in Mbale and Mountain Elgon and reports directly to the Production/Station Manager.
Your responsibilities

• Cherry and Parchment Procurement: Support the procurement of cherries from farmers, suppliers/traders and the FSU filed team.

• Production & Processing: Assist in supervising the transformation of cherry to parchment at the washing station.

• Logistics & Stock Movement : Coordinate transportation of parchment between facilities.

• Labour & Resource Management : Assist in hiring and supervising casual labour at both sites.

• Reporting & Compliance : Prepare and submit operational reports to the Manager.

Your profile

• Proficient in English and any other local languages.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Proven experience with parchment and cherry purchasing
• Demonstrated ability to work in remote and rural environments; mobile and flexible to field-based operations.

Our staff appreciates

• International: Working in an international atmosphere in a growing and progressive company

Have we sparked your interest?
We are pleased to receive your application documents.

Please get in touch with your first point of contact:

Sylvia Kabarungi