QA/QC System Manager – Edible Oils and Fats Manufacturer

About the role

A leading manufacturer of edible oils and fats, recruited through Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for a QA/QC System Manager based in Nairobi. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years' experience in a similar position and formal training in Food Quality Control, and must maintain high levels of food safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and coordinate quality control and assurance for all incoming and outgoing goods and products.
• Maintain and coordinate audits for the QMS and FSSC management systems.
• Monitor and control raw and packing materials received or dispatched, and monitor product quality, advising the production crew.
• Enforce and implement company management systems and legal product compliance.
• Determine and manage the human resources and materials needed to meet departmental targets.
• Develop, review and implement standard operating procedures for quality control and ensure they are followed.
• Monitor quality standards of products between the company and third parties.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in line with statutory, regulatory and operational procedures.
• Ensure coordination between departments such as operations, distribution and management.
• Spearhead internal audits and keep their records.

Required profile

• Relevant Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Formal training in Food Quality Control.
• Attention to detail, results-oriented, with a strong, confident and authoritative personality.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 9001 and HACCP certification requirements.
• Food safety compliance.

Applications are made through the recruitment agency's online application form; candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should apply again for other matching roles.