DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement, audit, and manage FSSC 22000 certification requirements, keeping the management updated from time to time.
• Develop quality procedures, standards and specifications.
• Plan and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
• Set quality requirements of raw materials, processing materials and packaging materials.
• Set up and maintain controls and documentation procedures.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Train and manage a team of quality control/assurance technicians.
• Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers.
• Ensure all product legal requirements are met.
• Make sure that manufacturing or production processes meet national and international standards.
• Training of production staff and other staff on product quality requirements and processes.
• Ensure Laboratory functioning unit is efficient and accurate.
• Prepare and present weekly Quality Control updates to the management team

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS/KEY SKILLS

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Microbiology from a recognized university
• 5-7 years of experience in the food industry Quality Control/ Quality Assurance, with at least three years in a supervisory role, preferably in the edible oil industry.
• Certified Lead Auditor for FSSC 22000 and at least a Certified Internal Auditor for EMS ISO 14001:2015.
• Experience in New Product Development protocols.
• Demonstrable experience in quality control laboratory analysis, including chemical and microbiological analyses.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to express oneself clearly in English.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Assertive and able to drive change.
• Knowledgeable about current trends in the food industry.