Quality Associate - Warehouse at Food Concepts Plc

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Associate - Warehouse

Requisition ID: 1909
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Department: Shared Services Department

Job Purpose

• The Associate will be directly responsible for strict and consistent compliance with quality management system, regulatory requirements, good manufacturing/inventory management techniques and facility to ensure safety of personnel and quality integrity of In-bound goods within the warehouse.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• The employee should be at his duty post not later than 5 minutes before the official resumption time. And shall maintain shift continuity unit when the RELIVER or his designate resume.
• To conduct quality checks on inbound goods to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. This consists of both visual and sensory inspection (colour, odour etc).
• To identify hazards and ensure the safe handling and storage of materials.
• To adhere to proper monitoring and enforcement of safety protocols for receiving and storage activities.
• To ensure strict compliance to SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and USE OF PPE WTIHIN THE AREA OF OPERATION
• To ensure effective co-ordination with all the sections within the area of operation for effective service to other departments/divisions/units.
• To ensure good house - keeping and cleanliness in the warehouse environment in coordination the warehouse personnel.
• To ensure proper segregation and documentation of accepted and rejected materials.
• To ensure vehicles used for delivery meet hygiene and safety standards.
• To ensure and maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformities, and corrective action.
• To ensure strict conformity to cGMP, and GHP always.
• To ensure conformity of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before delivery to the warehouse.
• To ensure proper labelling of stored goods for clear identification.
• To ensure warehouse personnel are well trained on QHSE procedures and best practices.
• To ensure the vehicle integrity of all delivering vehicles meets the acceptable standard.
• The employee should develop a measurable standard for materials and processes assigned to him/her in conjunction with the line supervisor.
• To ensure proper storage of product, adhering to temperature, humidity, and pest control guidelines.
• Whenever required, he will cater for regulatory activities with the government agencies.
• The employee is duty bound to maintain confidentiality of all technical information or documentation at his disposal.
• To ensure proper investigation and report on incidents or non-compliances in the inbound and outbound sections and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• To ensure that inbound operations align with local and international safety standards.
• To liaise and ensure that suppliers adhere to agreed quality parameters.

Key Performance Indicators

• Remarkable reduction in cases of product quality failure
• Reduction in the incidence of operational accident
• Identification of unsafe acts and conditions within the area of operation, and provision of mitigation actions.
• Inspection and reporting accuracy of completed reports.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a B Sc/HND in Food Sc & Tech; Microbiology, Biochemistry and other related physical Sciences is required
• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor is essential.
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years’ experience in similar role

Decision Expectations:

• Investigate conformance to Company specification and deliverables
• Report Quality or Safety issues to ensure conformance to Specifications and quality deliverables

Knowledge Requirements:
Functional Competencies/Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and disseminate technical and scientific information
• Good understanding of food safety and quality operations
• Good understanding of Good Hygiene practice, and HSE standard
• Good understanding of regulatory standards and requirements

General Management Competencies/Requirements:

• Strong Analytical, Communication and Problem-solving skills
• Strong People Management Skills
• Strong Time Management & Multi-tasking skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively

Working Conditions:

• Job holder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend, evening work. or overtime.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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