Quality Control Assistant

Job Title: Quality Control Assistant 

Location: Athi River

Industry: Building Materials Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Quality Controller to assist the process of formulation, development, testing, and quality control of construction chemicals, ensuring consistent product performance, compliance with industry standards, and continuous improvement in processes.

Key Responsibilities

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• Assist in reviewing existing formulations and benchmarking them against industry standards.
  

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• Support the scale-up of formulations during pilot and production batches.
  

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• Collect samples and support experimentation with alternative raw materials and additives.
  

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• Set up and maintain laboratory equipment, including routine calibration and workflow optimization.
  

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• Follow all SOPs for R&D, raw material testing, production sampling, and product evaluation.
  

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• Support compliance with KEBS, ISO, and other certification requirements.
  

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• Assist the QC in conducting raw material inspections, in-process audits, and final product tests.
  

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• Report deviations and assist in root-cause investigations under the guidance of the QC.
  

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• Provide technical information and test results used in preparing or updating Technical Data Sheets (TDS).
  

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• Assist in conducting product performance tests (adhesion, open time, slip, shrinkage, water resistance, color consistency, mechanical strength).
  

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• Help analyze production data to identify trends, defects, or patterns linked to customer complaints.
  

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• Recommend quality or process improvements to the QC based on test outcomes and observations.
  

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• Assist in preparing manuals, guides, and training materials.
  

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• Maintain accurate and updated records of lab results, audits, and product certificates.
  

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• Provide the necessary data for monthly and quarterly quality reports.
  

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• Support EHS compliance in laboratory and production operations.
  

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• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to resolve quality-related issues.
  

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• Assist procurement in evaluating suppliers based on raw material quality.
  

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• Participate in product development by testing new formulations.
  

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• Provide input on laboratory and testing equipment needs during budgeting discussions.
  

Minimum Qualifications.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Industrial/Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
• 3 years’ experience in quality assurance, preferably in the construction materials or heavy manufacturing sector.
  
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen preferred).
  
• Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment for construction materials.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Solid communication and report-writing abilities.
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Kenya (KEBS, NEMA).
  
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools.
  
• Leadership and team management skills (for QC Manager).
  
• Ability to remain firm and objective under pressure
  

How to Apply.

Send your CV and cover letter to careers@orchidhr.co.ke with the subject line:
“Assistant Quality Controller” Deadline for applications: 15th December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.