QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Recruiter: Human Capital Outsourcing Limited (On behalf of our Client)

Industry: Poultry Farming | Food Processing | FMCG

Location: Thika, Kenya

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department : Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Reports To : Poultry Processing Plant Manager

Position Overview

 The successful candidate will ensure that all products consistently meet customer expectations, food safety standards, and statutory

requirements while promoting a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

 Implement quality assurance programs across all operations.

 Monitor compliance with food safety standards.

 Conduct quality inspections and product testing.

 Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.

 Monitor hygiene and sanitation procedures.

 Conduct internal quality audits.

 Investigate customer complaints and quality issues.

 Develop corrective and preventive action plans.

 Monitor production processes for quality compliance.

 Train employees on food safety and quality procedures.

 Maintain quality records and documentation.

 Coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections.

 Monitor supplier quality performance.

 Review product specifications and quality standards.

 Prepare quality performance reports.

 Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

 Bachelor's Food Science.

 Quality Assurance Qualification.

 Three Years QA Experience.

 Food Manufacturing Experience.

 HACCP Certification Advantage.

 ISO Standards Knowledge.

 GMP Knowledge Required.

 Food Safety Knowledge.

Internal Audit Experience.

 Report Writing Skills.

 Computer Literacy.

 Analytical Skills.

Key Competencies

 Quality Management Systems

 Food Safety Management

 HACCP Implementation

 Regulatory Compliance

 Internal Auditing

 Root Cause Analysis

 Documentation Management

 Analytical Skills

 Attention to Detail

 Communication Skills

 Problem Solving

 Continuous Improvement