• Application Deadline:
• Position: Shift Quality Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Manufacturing 
  
  

Job Purpose

• The Associate will be directly responsible for strict compliance with quality standards by ensuring conformity to standard operating procedures, GHP and cGMP and assessing in-process production and ensuring non-conforming products are not dispatch for sales or consumption.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Ensure strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements at the production area.


• Oversee Shift continuity and ensure non-conforming products are not released for sales or consumption.


• Ensure adherence to all the safety and environmental regulations within and around the production area.


• Ensure discipline in compliance with safety requirements, for example: wearing uniform, wearing of badges, use of proper tools, and ensuring that all safety requirements are met.


• Ensure effective co-ordination with all the sections within the department, for effective service to other departments/divisions/units


• Ensure good housekeeping and cleanliness in the area of control at all times


• Ensure calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment under direct control of the supply chain division are carried out regularly


• Ensure strict compliance with stock management processes (FIFO and FEFO).


• To review the required reports for example: daily, weekly, monthly or any periodic reports from subordinate and submit to the superior.


• Always ensure strict conformity to cGMP and GHP


• Develop a measurable standard for assigned materials and processes


• Ensure conformity of all raw materials and packaging materials to specification before usage at the production shop floor


• Ensure strict compliance to FC process standards, such as Operations Alert, SIC (Short Interval Control), and carry out on the spot checks on processes and materials before clearance for use/dispatch


• Approve all finished products after confirming specifications and conducting required tests


• Report any non-conformity beyond his competence to the superior without assumption


• Ensure effective coordination and discipline in the section within the department under supervision by enforcing the use of required PPE


• Ensure strict compliance with FC process standards, such as Operation Alert, SIC (Short Interval Control), and carry out on the spot checks on processes and materials before clearance for dispatch


• Verify proper record keeping of all monitoring documents such as SIC and temperature/humidity monitoring charts 


• Write daily required reports, for example, daily, weekly, monthly or any periodic reports and submit to the appropriate authority and maintain all operations and assigned technical documents.


• Whenever required, he/she will cater for regulatory activities with the government agencies


• Ensure strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements


• Ensure strict adherence to the requirements of the ISO 22000, 9001, 14001 and 45000 as well as other company adopted quality/operation management system


• To cater for regulatory activities with the government agencies.


• The staff is duty bound to maintain confidentiality of all technical information or documentation at his disposal.

Key Performance Indicators

• Efficiency Indicator – Increased Productivity and reduced waste


• Impact Indicator – Rate of Customer satisfaction and loyalty


• Effectiveness Indicator - Rate of Quality and Value delivered to customers


• Customer service Indicator – Reduced Customer complaints


• Safety Indicator – Quality/Safety.

Job Specifications

Educational Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Natural/Physical science or Manufacturing management is required.

Professional Requirements:

• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor is essential

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 - 4 years’ experience in similar role.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of food operations


• Knowledge of current Good Hygiene practice


• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and requirements


• Knowledge of Quality Assurance policies and procedures and Safety – Food, Fire, Occupational Health and Environment


• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance


• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical analysis

Decision Expectations

• Executes and oversees inspection and testing of incoming and out-going product to confirm quality conformance to specifications and quality deliverables


• Hold any non-conforming product or process, in consultation with the line Manager, and in the absence of the line manager, his/her decision shall remain substantive

Working Conditions:

• Jobholder typically works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although this role may involve working overtime and weekends.


• The role requires precision and attention to detail, as it involves assessing and managing risks.