SENIOR EXECUTIVE – FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Job summary
General Purpose Our client, a leading food manufacturing company with popular brands in tomato sauce, drinking chocolate, jam, breakfast biscuits, and related food products, is seeking to recruit an experienced and results-driven Senior Executive – Food Safety & Quality Assurance to oversee food safety systems, quality assurance processes, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance across the organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in implementing food safety standards, quality management systems, certification programs, and laboratory best practices to ensure product quality, consumer safety, and operational excellence.
Job descriptions & requirements
Location: Nairobi|
Salary: Ksh. 70,000 – Ksh. 100,000
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
• Develop and drive Food Safety and Quality Assurance strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing QA and Food Safety teams.
• Collaborate with senior management to achieve food safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance goals.
Quality Assurance
• Establish and monitor quality standards for raw materials, production processes, and finished products.
• Lead routine audits and inspections across facilities and implement corrective actions.
• Develop reporting frameworks and quality metrics to monitor performance and continuous improvement.
Food Safety Management
• Design, implement, and maintain HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs.
• Oversee sanitation, hygiene, and contamination prevention initiatives across operations.
• Ensure food safety risks are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled.
Certification & Compliance
• Lead certification programs including ISO, HACCP, and other industry standards.
• Coordinate internal audits, external audits, and certification inspections.
• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and requirements.
Laboratory Operations
• Oversee laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Develop laboratory procedures, quality controls, and equipment maintenance programs.
• Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory reporting.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain comprehensive records of food safety programs, audits, corrective actions, and quality systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and certification requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Degree in Food Science & Technology or a related field.
• Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory management, audits, certifications, and compliance programs.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply Qualified candidates are requested to apply by sending their CV to recruitment@africanlaboursolutions.co.ke quoting the Job Title on the email subject "Senior Executive – Food Safety & Quality Assurance" Deadline: June 30th 2026
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