CHAPTER ONE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

Industrial Training: This can be defined as the training programme that is provided during the

course study, with the sole purpose of delivering on the field training or practical experience to

students.

1.1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

To enable students create a connection between the theory studied at compass and the practical

done at the industry.

To expose students to real work environment and gain knowledge in writing technical reports

To develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their carriers

To create an interaction between students and the future employees or worker mates

To develop different soft skills for example communication skills, problem solving etc

To create and maintain a close relationship between the universities/ institutions and operating
firms or companies
1.2 COMPANY PROFILE

Jesa Farm Dairy is a family owned dairy founded in 1989 by Mr. James Mulwana. Jesa produces
dairy products which include; UHT Milk, Fresh Pasteurized Milk, UHT Milk Flavored with
Chocolate, Vanilla or Straw berry food grade flavors, Yoghurt: both plane and flavoured i.e
(vanilla, straw berry, mixed berry, toffee) and fruit yoghurt (peach and passion, blue berry, frui
salads etc),
Butter, and Fresh Cream, Juice. Jesa products are of a high quality and at a manageable cost.

1.2.1 COMPANY LOCATION

Jesa Farm Dairy Ltd. is Located in Wakiso district approximately 50 km northwest of Kampala.
1.2.2 COMPANY ENGAGEMENT

1.2.2.1 DAIRY FARMING

This is carried out on 600Hectares of land on which a herd of over 600 Friesian animals are
raised under modern animal husbandry. Most of the feed for the animals is also produced at the
farm. All of the milk from the farm goes to the dairy which is also located on the farm. This is
something unique about JESA, because all of the other dairy plants rely 100% on purchased raw
milk.

1.2.2.2 DAIRY PROCESSING

These operations commenced in 1994. Producing our own milk at our farm enables us to
achieve a high quality, wholesome milk, something you can taste in our products.

The dairy plant currently processes 120000 Litres of milk a day. In addition to the milk from its
farm, the remainder of the raw milk comes from 145 out-growers from the vicinity of the farm
and beyond, whose milk is selected after meeting strict quality parameters. These range from
small scale farmers who supply 5 litres a day to bulk suppliers who deliver over 15,000 litres a
day.

By providing a ready market for farmers’ milk, JESA has had a positive impact on the
community in which it operates. The income levels of many households in the area have
increased and dairying is now seen as a real business.

JESA also provides its suppliers with some farm extension services in the form of vaccines,
bulls, and training on milk handling among other things.

The market for JESA products is primarily within Uganda, Sudan and Kenya. Customers include
all the major supermarkets and hotels as well as the international catering company called
Newrest Uganda In-flight Services which supplies our products to leading airlines such as KLM
and Brussels Airline. JESA is seeking distribution throughout the region.

JESA is one of the certified FOOD companies in the country – a testament to the company’s
commitment to producing safe, high quality products for its customers. JESA is also Halal
certified and all its products have been certified under the UNBS Q-mark system.
1.2.3 COMPANY VISION

To be the premier provider of selected value added Dairy products to the East African consumer.

1.2.4 COMPANY MISSION

To consistently produce delicious and safe Dairy products that deliver improved nutrition and
wellness to our customers.

1.2.5 COMPANY VALUES

To foster a safe, open, trusting team environment in which individuals initiate, mutual respect,
integrity, and personal dignity are promoted and rewarded.

Commitment to innovation in our products to ensure we are the preferred supplier of our
customer.

Commitment to integrity in our business practices with all our stakeholders.

Commitment to ongoing education and development as we strive for continuous improvement in

the quality of everything we do.

Recognition to our responsibility for stewardship of the environment and to be a contributing

partner in our communities.

1.2.6 COMPANY FOOD SAFETY POLICY

Jesa Dairy Farm Ltd is a food Company specializing in the production of milk and milk products
and is committed to ensuring that all products meet food safety requirements.

The management and staff at Jesa Dairy Farm Ltd commit to taking all necessary measures to
ensure the safety of all our products sold to customers and consumers.

All aspects of our business including purchasing goods inwards, storage, preparation, handling
and delivery of our products are carried out to the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
We are committed to achieving full compliance with current and international standards,
regulations, legislations – FSSC 22000; US 130: 1999 HACCP systems requirements; US 163:
2000 Code of hygienic practice for milk products; US ISO 22000:2005, the codex Alimentarius
– and all regulatory and statutory requirements and establishing, maintaining, documenting &
improving a food safety management system.
To achieve this overall policy Jesa Dairy Farm Ltd commits to providing adequate resources,
including finance, personnel, premises, staff facilities and equipment to assure food safety All
employees are adequately trained, are responsible for the quality of their own work and are
committed to providing a high quality service
Procedures are followed to ensure the food safety policy is effectively implemented and
maintained.
The food safety policy shall be reviewed at least annually for continued suitability, relevance
and effectiveness in the food safety management review meeting.
It is communicated through training and is displayed in strategic places throughout the whole

farm.