Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance Supervisor

Position:  Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance Supervisor (For A Company Dealing With Home And Personal Care Products Manufacturing In Mombasa)

Employer:  A Leading Company Dealing With Manufacturing Of Home And Personal Care Products In Mombasa

Salary:  Kshs. 140,000 - 150,000 Plus Company Benefits

Requirements: 

• Bachelors Degree In One Of The Following Disciplines: Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Food Science And Technology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences Or Another Related Field. 
  
• Strong Microbiology Expertise Within A Manufacturing Environment. 
  
• Practical Experience In Water Quality Monitoring, Wastewater Testing, Effluent Treatment Plant (Etp) Operations, And Compliance With Nema Environmental Standards. 
  
• Strong Knowledge Of Iso 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices (Cosmetics Gmp). 
  
• Sound Understanding Of Alcoa+ Data Integrity Principles. 
  
• Experience Leading Deviation Investigations, Oos/Oot Investigations, Root Cause Analysis, And Capa Management. 
  
• Working Knowledge Of Laboratory Information Management Systems (Lims). 
  
• Experience Supporting Regulatory Inspections And Certification Audits.

Experience: 

• Minimum Of 5 Years Experience In A Busy Manufacturing Quality Control Laboratory. At Least 2 Years In A Supervisory Or Management Role Leading Laboratory Or Quality Teams. 
  
• Experience Within The Home & Personal Care Industry Will Be Highly Desirable. 
  
• Those With Experience In Manufacturing Of Soap, Detergents, Liquid Cleaning Products, Cosmetics, Personal Care Products And Household Care Products Will Have An Added Advantage. 
  
• However, Candidates From Broader Fast Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg), Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Food Processing, Or Related Industries Possessing Strong Laboratory, Microbiology, Regulatory, And Quality Management Experience Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply And Will Be Given Full Consideration.
  

Responsibilities: - 

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Governance

• Lead Compliance With The Kebs Scheme Of Supervision And Control Across All Manufacturing Operations. 
  
• Ensure Products Consistently Comply With Applicable Kenyan And International Regulatory Requirements. 
  
• Serve As The Primary Technical Liaison During Kebs, Regulatory, Customer, And Certification Audits. Maintain An Audit-Ready Quality Management System In Accordance With Iso 22716 Gmp Requirements. 
  
• Monitor Regulatory Changes And Implement Compliance Improvements Across The Business. Ensure Laboratory Documentation Complies With Alcoa+ Principles And Data Integrity Requirements. 
  

Laboratory Leadership: - 

• Manage Day To Day Operations Of The Quality Control Laboratory. 
  
• Develop Laboratory Analytical Capability To Support Raw Materials, In-Process, Finished Products, Packaging Materials, Utilities, And Environmental Monitoring. 
  
• Ensure Timely, Accurate, And Reliable Laboratory Testing. Continuously Improve Laboratory Efficiency, Analytical Methods, Equipment Utilization, And Testing Turnaround Time. 
  
• Maintain Laboratory Calibration, Preventive Maintenance, Reference Standards, And Reagent Management Systems. 
  

Process Quality Management: - 

• Establish And Monitor Process Quality Controls Across Manufacturing Operations. 
  
• Lead Investigations Into Product Deviations, Non-Conformances, Out-Of-Specification (Oos), And Out-Of-Trend (Oot) Results. 
  
• Drive Root Cause Analysis Using Structured Problem-Solving Methodologies. 
  
• Ensure Effective Implementation And Closure Of Corrective And Preventive Actions (Capa). 
  
• Track, Analyze, And Report Quality Compliance Metrics And Recommend Continuous Improvement Initiatives. 
  

Microbiology & Hygiene Management: - 

• Lead The Microbiology Laboratory And Ensure Robust Microbiological Control Of Products And Manufacturing Environments. 
  
• Develop And Implement Environmental Hygiene Monitoring Programs. Oversee Microbial Testing Of Raw Materials, Finished Products, Purified Water, Process Water, And Production Environments. 
  
• Establish Contamination Prevention Strategies And Provide Technical Support During Contamination Investigations. 
  
• Ensure Microbiology Methods Remain Current, Validated, And Compliant With Applicable Standards. 
  

Water & Environmental Compliance: - 

• Govern Water Quality Programs For Manufacturing Operations. 
  
• Oversee Routine Testing Of Purified Water, Process Water, And Utility Systems. 
  
• Monitor Wastewater And Effluent Treatment Plant (Etp) Performance To Ensure Compliance With Nema Discharge Requirements. 
  
• Trend Water And Effluent Quality Data And Recommend Process Improvements Where Necessary. 
  
• Support Environmental Compliance Initiatives And Regulatory Reporting. 
  

Laboratory Information Management System (Lims): - 

• Lead Full Implementation, Optimization, And Sustained Adoption Of The Laboratory Information Management System (Lims). 
  
• Ensure Consistent Use Of Lims Across All Laboratory Shifts. 
  
• Drive Digitalization Of Laboratory Workflows And Eliminate Manual Documentation Where Appropriate. 
  
• Maintain Laboratory Data Integrity, Traceability, And Reporting Accuracy. 
  

Product Development & Trial Governance: - 

• Provide Quality Oversight During New Product Development, Reformulation, And Technology Transfer Activities. 
  
• Govern Manufacturing Trials To Ensure Appropriate Quality Risk Assessment, Sampling, Testing, Documentation, And Release Decisions. 
  
• Support Commercialization Through Timely Laboratory Evaluations And Regulatory Compliance Reviews. 
  
• Ensure Successful Scale Up Without Compromising Product Quality Or Regulatory Compliance. 
  

Audit & Continuous Improvement: - 

• Maintain Constant Audit Readiness For Internal, Customer, Kebs, Iso, And Regulatory Inspections. 
  
• Lead Internal Laboratory Audits And Support Manufacturing Gmp Audits. 
  
• Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives Using Quality Performance Data And Industry Best Practices. 
  
• Develop Laboratory Procedures, Sops, Work Instructions, And Technical Standards.
  

Leadership & People Development: - 

• Lead, Mentor, And Develop Laboratory Analysts And Microbiology Personnel. 
  
• Build Technical Capability Through Coaching, Training, And Competency Assessments. 
  
• Foster A Culture Of Quality, Compliance, Accountability, And Continuous Improvement. 
  
• Manage Laboratory Resource Planning, Performance Management, And Succession Development.