Job vacancy Manufacturing

·         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

l   Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology from a recognized university

l   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.

l   Certified Lead Auditor for FSSC 22000 and at least a Certified Internal Auditor for EMS ISO 14001:2015.

l   Experience in New Product Development protocols.

l   Demonstrable experience in quality control laboratory analysis, including chemical and microbiological analyses.

l   Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to express oneself clearly in English.

l   Strong leadership and training skills.

l   Assertive and able to drive change.

l   Knowledgeable about current trends in the food industry.