
To supervise day-to-day quality control activities across production, ensuring that raw materials, in-process
and finished products meet specification and that GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements are followed
on the factory floor.
•Supervise in-process inspections and sampling at each stage of production according to the approved
sampling plans.
•Oversee laboratory testing of raw materials, packaging, in-process and finished products, and review
results for accuracy and compliance with specification.
•Verify incoming raw materials and packaging against specification before approval for use.
•Support the review of batch records and the release of finished product.
•Carry out routine GMP, hygiene and sanitation audits of production areas, stores and personnel
practices.
•Verify that cleaning, sanitation and allergen controls are completed and recorded.
•Monitor critical control points and ensure that HACCP monitoring records are properly kept.
•Support internal, regulatory and customer audits.
•Identify, document and place on hold any non-conforming product or material, and inform the Quality
Manager immediately.
•Investigate quality deviations and customer complaints, and support root cause analysis and
corrective actions.
•Follow up on corrective actions until they are closed.
•Assign duties to QC inspectors and lab analysts and supervise their work across shifts.
•Coach and train the quality team and production staff on quality standards and testing procedures.
•Report attendance and performance issues to the Quality Manager.
•Ensure that laboratory and inspection equipment is clean, calibrated and in good working order.
•Manage retention samples and keep quality records and documentation current and accessible.
•Prepare daily and weekly quality reports with trends in rejects, rework and complaints.
•Follow and enforce laboratory and factory safety rules, including the correct use of PPE and
chemicals.
•Report incidents and unsafe conditions immediately.
B.Sc or HND in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field.
•3–5 years’ experience in quality control or quality assurance in food or FMCG manufacturing,
including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
•Good working knowledge of GMP, HACCP and NAFDAC requirements.
•HACCP or food safety training certification is an advantage.