QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

JOB TITLE QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME

INDUSTRY FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES SUPPLY

SALARY KSHS. 30,000 – 40,000 (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE)

JOB LOCATION SOUTH C, NAIROBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance & Control

• Inspect incoming produce for freshness, maturity, defects, and compliance with specifications.
• Supervise grading, sorting, washing, packing, and storage processes.
• Ensure only products meeting company and customer standards are dispatched.
• Conduct routine quality inspections across the supply chain.
• Monitor shelf-life and product condition during storage.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and GHP standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal policies.
• Train staff on hygiene practices and quality procedures.
• Support audits and certification processes.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and guide the quality control team.
• Assign tasks and monitor performance of quality staff.
• Provide coaching and training to improve team efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve quality issues.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, quality reports, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality performance reports.
• Report non-conformities and recommend corrective measures.
• Document product losses and propose preventive strategies.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or a related field
• 1–3 years' experience in quality control within fresh produce, food processing, agriculture, or FMCG
• Diploma in Food Science, Horticulture, Agriculture, Quality Assurance, or a related field with relevant experience
• 2–4 years' relevant quality control experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Preferred Certifications; HACCP & ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems
• Experience in the fresh fruits and vegetables sector is highly preferred

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.