Assistant Quality Assurance Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Itokin, Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Manufacturing (Food)

KeyResponsibilities
Quality Control and Compliance:

• Conduct thorough inspections and audits of raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency enhancement in manufacturing, packaging, and distribution processes.
• Propose and lead initiatives to implement quality improvements throughout the production lifecycle.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality tests, inspections, trainings and audits.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing QA findings, trends, and recommendations for management review.

Quality Management Systems:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and local regulatory standards.
• Monitor and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect the latest quality practices.

Training and Development:

• Provide training to production and quality control teams on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging regulations to enhance knowledge and expertise.

Customer Complaints and Investigations:

• Lead investigations into customer complaints related to product quality and safety, determining root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with R&D, production, engineering, and sales/marketing teams to ensure that quality considerations are integrated into product design and development stages.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferably in Food Science, Microbiology, or related science field
• 5 years+ experience in Food Processing and Quality Management.
• Required - former supervisory experience or demonstrated potential to develop salaried supervisory employees.
• Detail oriented with analytical aptitude; exposure to Statistical Process Control is beneficial.
• Must have the ability to make sound judgment and good decisions regarding quality and wholesomeness of product.
• Strong leadership, managerial skills and the ability to coach and develop employees.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Able to prioritize/adjust quickly to changing work environment with minimal supervision to meet changing plant needs.
• Previous experience with HACCP, FSSC 22000, food safety regulations is preferred.
• Proficient use of PC including Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Ability for limited travel for business related visits.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.