• Manage the color sorting section to ensure accurate grading of cashew kernels using automated color sorting machines. • Operate and supervise Meyer 120 LDS4/KFS or equivalent color sorting machines. • Set and adjust machine parameters, including color shades, sensitivity, and defect categories. • Monitor rejection accuracy to achieve at least 98% defect removal. • Coordinate with the maintenance team for calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities. • Track and reduce machine downtime to ensure at least 98% operational uptime. • Conduct visual inspections, sampling, and comparisons against QC quality standards. • Minimize under-rejections (defects remaining) and over-rejections (excess good kernels removed). • Work closely with QC to validate grades, identify issues, and implement corrective actions. • Ensure kernel uniformity and consistent output quality for export. • Lead and supervise a team of 4–6 operators and helpers. • Plan manpower allocation per shift to meet daily production requirements. • Train new staff on machine operation, hygiene practices, and standard operating procedures. • Ensure operators follow standard procedures and safety rules. • Follow the production plan and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly sorting targets are met. • Track input versus output weight to ensure mass-balance accuracy. • Maintain logs of machine settings, downtime, rejection rates, and shift output. • Submit daily shift reports on time with complete and accurate data. • Ensure section cleanliness in compliance with HACCP, BRC, HALAL, and food safety requirements. • Enforce proper PPE usage and hygiene compliance. • Support QA and food safety teams during audits and implement corrective actions as required. • Monitor operators’ adherence to sanitation and safety rules. • Identify improvement opportunities in sorting accuracy, machine efficiency, and yield. • Suggest modifications to SOPs, machine settings, or workflows. • Reduce re-sorting cases to 2% or below through process optimization. • Support cross-functional teams such as QA, Maintenance, and Warehouse when required.

• Diploma or degree in Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related fields. • 5–7 years of experience in food processing, preferably in the cashew or nut industry, with hands-on experience using color sorting machines (Meyer preferred). • Understanding of color sorting machine operations, calibration, and defect detection. • Knowledge of food safety standards including HACCP, BRC, GMP, and HALAL. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Basic computer literacy for reporting (Excel, Word). • Ability to train workers effectively and ensure SOP compliance. • Ability to work under pressure to meet production timelines.