Quality Control Supervisor (Makueni Agrihub)

Skills and experience required:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Process/Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
• Relevant QA/QC experience, preferably in a vegetable oil extraction plant or similar manufacturing environment.
  
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and quality systems.
  
• Basic Firefighting and HSE training (preferred).
  
• Project management experience.
  

Required Competencies

• QA/QC systems, ISO standards, and TQM.
  
• Commissioning, start-up, and decommissioning activities.
  
• Mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical maintenance.
  
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  
• HSEQ compliance and regulatory standards.
  
• Process improvement and site management.
  
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
  
• Accountability, ownership, and resource optimisation.
  

Required Capabilities

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
  
• Planning and performance monitoring.
  
• Flexibility and adaptability.
  
• Communication and active listening.
  
• Relationship management.
  
• Team leadership and staff development.
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
  

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate laboratory performance testing using samples from suppliers and commercial agencies.
  
• Oversee sample collection and product testing to ensure quality compliance before receipt and storage.
  
• Ensure products meet the company’s quality standards.
  
• Prepare reports and maintain records of quality inspections, tests, and results.
  
• Perform testing in accordance with the Quality Control System.
  
• Manage communications with external laboratory service providers.
  
• Recommend improvements to procedures, standards, and equipment to enhance product quality.
  
• Ensure quality processes are followed and provide training where required.
  
• Manage laboratory inventories, including chemicals, reagents, supplies, and equipment.
  
• Clean, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
  
• Support production operations as required to meet operational targets.
  
• Ensure compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
  
• Analyse test results and implement corrective actions to prevent non-conforming products.
  
• Maintain quality documentation, data control systems, and equipment calibration records.
  
• Manage permits, certifications, compliance requirements, and quality audits.
  
• Oversee the receipt and dispatch of goods to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, COAs, checklists, work instructions, and related records.
  
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and systems related to Agrihub operations.
  
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager.
  

Skills and experience required:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Process/Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
• Relevant QA/QC experience, preferably in a vegetable oil extraction plant or similar manufacturing environment.
  
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and quality systems.
  
• Basic Firefighting and HSE training (preferred).
  
• Project management experience.
  

Required Competencies

• QA/QC systems, ISO standards, and TQM.
  
• Commissioning, start-up, and decommissioning activities.
  
• Mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical maintenance.
  
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  
• HSEQ compliance and regulatory standards.
  
• Process improvement and site management.
  
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
  
• Accountability, ownership, and resource optimisation.
  

Required Capabilities

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
  
• Planning and performance monitoring.
  
• Flexibility and adaptability.
  
• Communication and active listening.
  
• Relationship management.
  
• Team leadership and staff development.
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
  

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate laboratory performance testing using samples from suppliers and commercial agencies.
  
• Oversee sample collection and product testing to ensure quality compliance before receipt and storage.
  
• Ensure products meet the company’s quality standards.
  
• Prepare reports and maintain records of quality inspections, tests, and results.
  
• Perform testing in accordance with the Quality Control System.
  
• Manage communications with external laboratory service providers.
  
• Recommend improvements to procedures, standards, and equipment to enhance product quality.
  
• Ensure quality processes are followed and provide training where required.
  
• Manage laboratory inventories, including chemicals, reagents, supplies, and equipment.
  
• Clean, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
  
• Support production operations as required to meet operational targets.
  
• Ensure compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
  
• Analyse test results and implement corrective actions to prevent non-conforming products.
  
• Maintain quality documentation, data control systems, and equipment calibration records.
  
• Manage permits, certifications, compliance requirements, and quality audits.
  
• Oversee the receipt and dispatch of goods to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, COAs, checklists, work instructions, and related records.
  
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and systems related to Agrihub operations.
  
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager.