QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT

JOB TITLE: QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING / PROCESSING

SALARY: KSHS.35,000-50,000

JOB LOCATION: THIKA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Testing & Inspection

• Conduct routine quality checks on incoming raw materials to ensure they meet specification standards.
• Perform in-process inspections during production to monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Inspect finished goods to verify conformity with product specifications, packaging, and labeling requirements.
• Use standard laboratory equipment and testing methods for quality assessments.

Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP, ISO, and company SOPs.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) during production to prevent contamination and quality deviations.
• Identify and report non-conformities or deviations in raw materials, production processes, or finished goods.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of quality checks, inspection results, and test reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports for management review.
• Assist in audit preparation by providing documented evidence of compliance and quality control activities.

Continuous Improvement Support

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
• Support training of production staff on quality and safety standards as needed.

Laboratory & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain and calibrate QC laboratory equipment according to standard procedures.
• Ensure the QC lab is clean, organized, and fully stocked with necessary supplies.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a QC role within the food or beverage processing industry.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (HACCP, ISO, GMP).
• Experience with laboratory testing and inspection procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and quality standards.
• Good organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Problem-solving and corrective action implementation skills.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.