Quality Assurance (QA) Manager at Olam Nigeria Limited

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. 

Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsiblefor ensuring that all food products produced meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• This role is critical in maintaining consumer trust, especially for fortified and affordable food products targeted at local markets.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Control Systems:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures across all production lines (flour, rice, feed, etc.).
• Food Safety Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with local and international food safety standards (e.g., NAFDAC, HACCP, ISO standards).
• Product Testing & Inspection:
  Oversee laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet nutritional and safety specifications.
• Process Monitoring:
  Monitor production processes to identify and correct deviations that may affect product quality.
• Supplier Quality Management:
  Evaluate and approve suppliers of raw materials (e.g., wheat, rice paddy, feed ingredients) to ensure consistent quality.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and quality reports for regulatory and internal use.
• Training & Awareness:
  Train production staff on hygiene, food safety, and quality standards to ensure consistent compliance.
• Audit Management:
  Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field
• Professional certifications in food safety (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) are an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Leadership and team management
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Salary
N160,000 - N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
11th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their CV to: olam.nigerltd@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.