Quality Assurance Officer
Job summary
Role brief: Ensure consistent product quality and compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all stages of production—from plantation to processing and packaging. The role supports operational excellence by driving quality control systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Monitor compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections across harvesting, milling, processing, and packaging stages.
- Implement and maintain quality management systems (QMS).
- Identify quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct laboratory tests and product quality analysis.
- Maintain proper documentation of quality records and audit reports.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure adherence to quality procedures.
- Train staff on quality standards, hygiene, and safety practices.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Product Defect Rate < 2% monthly
- Compliance Rate > 95% per quarter
- Audit Non-Conformance Closure Rate > 90%
- Customer Complaints < 3% monthly
- Process Deviation Rate < 5% monthly
- Quality Inspection Coverage = 100%
Requirements:
- Educational Qualifications
- BSc or HND in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field
- Professional Certifications
- Relevant certifications in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP)
- Experience Requirement
- Minimum of 4–6 years relevant experience in quality assurance within Oil palm plantation, agribusiness, Agro-processing or related industry.
Employment Type: Full Time
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Location: Ondo State
Remuneration: NGN 400,000
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