• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Assistant Quality Assurance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Manufacturing 
  

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control and Compliance:

• Conduct thorough inspections and audits of raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency enhancement in manufacturing, packaging, and distribution processes.


• Propose and lead initiatives to implement quality improvements throughout the production lifecycle.

· Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality tests, inspections, trainings and audits.


• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing QA findings, trends, and recommendations for management review.

· Quality Management Systems:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and local regulatory standards.


• Monitor and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect the latest quality practices.

· Training and Development:

• Provide training to production and quality control teams on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.


• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging regulations to enhance knowledge and expertise.

Customer Complaints and Investigations:

• Lead investigations into customer complaints related to product quality and safety, determining root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with R&D, production, engineering, and sales/marketing teams to ensure that quality considerations are integrated into product design and development stages.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree preferred (preferably Food Science, microbiology, or related science field).


• 5yrs+ experience in Food Processing and Quality Management.


• Required – former supervisory experience or demonstrated potential to develop salaried supervisory employees.


• Detail oriented with analytical aptitude; exposure to Statistical Process Control is beneficial.


• Must have the ability to make sound judgment and good decisions regarding quality and wholesomeness of product.


• Strong leadership, managerial skills and the ability to coach and develop employees.


• Strong writing and presentation skills.


• Able to prioritize/adjust quickly to changing work environment with minimal supervision to meet changing plant needs.


• Previous experience with HACCP, FSSC 22000, food safety regulations is preferred.


• Proficient use of PC including Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point.


• Able to work flexible hours.


• Ability for limited travel for business related visits.