• Application Deadline:
• Position: Quality Assurance Officer (Oil Palm)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Role brief

• Ensure consistent product quality and compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all stages of production—from plantation to processing and packaging.


• The role supports operational excellence by driving quality control systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.


• Conduct routine inspections across harvesting, milling, processing, and packaging stages.


• Implement and maintain quality management systems (QMS).


• Identify quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.


• Conduct laboratory tests and product quality analysis.


• Maintain proper documentation of quality records and audit reports.


• Collaborate with production teams to ensure adherence to quality procedures.


• Train staff on quality standards, hygiene, and safety practices.


• Support internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Product Defect Rate < 2% monthly


• Compliance Rate > 95% per quarter


• Audit Non-Conformance Closure Rate > 90%


• Customer Complaints < 3% monthly


• Process Deviation Rate < 5% monthly


• Quality Inspection Coverage = 100%

Requirements/Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications


• BSc or HND in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field


• Professional Certifications


• Relevant certifications in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP)


• Experience Requirement


• Minimum of 5–7 years relevant experience in quality assurance within Oil palm plantation, agribusiness, Agro-processing or related industry.