• Application Deadline: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Quality Control/Assurance Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  


• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
  

Missions & activities 

Main missions 

• Quality Control Management 


• Raw Material Sourcing  


• Continuous Improvement 


• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs 

Details of each mission 

Quality Control Management  

• Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and policies related to local production and raw materials sourcing. 


• Establish quality standards and specifications for raw materials, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. 


• Collate raw materials for testing to verify their quality, composition, and compliance with specifications. 


• Monitor and evaluate production processes to identify any deviations from prescribed formulations, defects, or non-conformities and initiate corrective actions. 


• Collaborate with technical coordinator to establish quality checkpoints and ensure adherence to quality control protocols throughout the production cycle. 

Raw Material Sourcing 

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of raw materials, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities, quality systems, and track record. 


• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality requirements. 


• Collaborate with procurement team to source raw materials that meet quality specifications and comply with regulatory standards. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and quality enhancement in local production and raw materials sourcing. 


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent their recurrence. 


• Stay updated with industry best practices, and regulatory changes, and apply this knowledge to improve quality control processes. 

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs  

• Stay abreast of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing production. 


• Collaborate with technical regulatory affairs officer to provide necessary documentation and support during audits and inspections by regulatory authorities. 


• Stay updated with changes in regulations and communicate necessary adjustments to the organization. 


• Investigate and manage non-conformance incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions. 


• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to quality control activities, including test results, inspection reports, non-conformance incidents, and corrective actions taken. 

Skills required for the position 

Theorical and practical knowledges 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Science) or equivalent work experience. 


• Proven experience as a Quality Control/Assurance Officer or similar role in a related industry. 


• Strong understanding of quality control processes and methodologies. 


• Familiarity with relevant quality management systems and standards.  

Technical and methodological know-how 

• Proficient in using quality management software and MS Office Suite. 


• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 


• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. 

Behavioral skills 

• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to accuracy and precision. 


• Deadline-oriented 


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 


• Proactive  


• Rigorous and organized. 


• Efficient with Nigerian Feed Production Sector. 

Salary and allowances 

Fixed salary 

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  160 000 Naira/month 

  
  

Allowance 

• 15 000 Naira/month of air-time allowance  


• 20 000 Naira/month of transport allowance  

Equipment Advantages  

• Laptop computer  


• Cell Phone and Sim card