QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER
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Job summary
The Quality Control Officer is responsible for ensuring that all products consistently meet the company's quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. The role involves monitoring production processes, conducting quality inspections and laboratory tests, implementing food safety systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable food manufacturing regulations. The Quality Control Officer works closely with production teams to maintain product consistency, minimize defects, and drive continuous quality improvement.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
JOB TITLE QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER
NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY FOOD MANUFACTURING
SALARY KSHS.40,000-60,000
JOB LOCATION MLOLONGO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Assurance & Product Inspection
• Monitor all stages of the bakery production process to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Verify that products meet defined specifications for appearance, texture, taste, weight, packaging, and shelf life.
• Identify non-conforming products and coordinate corrective actions.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company quality standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene practices throughout the production facility.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory food safety requirements.
Laboratory Testing & Quality Monitoring
• Conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological tests as required.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and production parameters.
• Verify calibration of laboratory and quality testing equipment.
• Maintain accurate testing records and analyze quality trends.
Raw Material & Supplier Quality Control
• Inspect incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials for quality compliance.
• Verify supplier quality documentation and certificates where applicable.
• Report and follow up on non-conforming materials with procurement and suppliers.
• Support supplier quality evaluations and audits.
Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, laboratory results, and corrective action logs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality performance reports.
• Document deviations, customer complaints, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality documentation is complete and audit-ready.
Process Improvement
• Investigate quality issues and identify root causes.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Monitor product consistency and reduce waste, rework, and customer complaints.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
Training & Staff Support
• Train production staff on quality standards, food safety, hygiene, and quality procedures.
• Promote a culture of food safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Provide technical guidance on quality-related matters during production.
Audits & Compliance
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
• Degree in Food Science & Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality control within the bread, bakery, or flour manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Preferred Certifications
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training is an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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