QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT

Location: Tilisi Logistics Park, Limuru |

Salary: Ksh. 35,000 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections and audits on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products. 

• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with established quality and food safety standards. 

• Perform product sampling, testing, and analysis, and document results accurately. 

• Ensure adherence to HACCP, FSMS, FSSC 22000, GMP, and other food safety requirements. 

• Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformities, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). 

• Maintain quality records, reports, certificates, and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. 

• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings. 

• Monitor plant hygiene standards, sanitation activities, and pest control programs. 

• Participate in risk assessments, change management processes, equipment calibration, and validation activities. 

• Track quality performance indicators and prepare quality reports for management review. 

• Train and sensitize production staff on quality, food safety, hygiene, and compliance requirements. 

• Verify compliance with OSHA Act 2007 and other applicable health and safety regulations.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives through KAIZEN and root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies. 

• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved. 

• Ensure customer specifications and expectations are consistently met.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology (Mandatory). 

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Food Manufacturing Industry within the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Department. 

• Practical understanding of quality assurance processes within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards and Regulatory Requirements. 

• Product Testing, Inspection, and Quality Monitoring. 

• Strong Attention to Detail. 

• Understanding of Manufacturing Processes. 

• Documentation and Record Management. 

 • Problem Solving and Corrective Action Implementation.

  • Effective Communication Skills. 

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS). 

• Analytical Thinking and Data Interpretation. 

• Teamwork and Collaboration.

  • Time Management and Ability to Multitask. 

• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement Mindset. 

• Customer-Focused Quality Standards. 

• Sound understanding of HACCP systems across different production lines. 

How to Apply Qualified candidates are requested to apply by sending their CV to recruitment@africanlaboursolutions.co.ke quoting the Job Title on the email subject “Quality Assurance Assistant" Deadline: June 30th 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.