Assistant Quality Assurance (QA) 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 (QA) Manager

Location: Sango Ota, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the production of high quality product at lowest cost, with the appropriate and stipulated standards.
• Oversee all statutory and regulatory compliance matters of the organization.
• Develop and organize consumer and customer requirement in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage Supplies Quality Management Systems through standardized approved requirements for all Packing &Raw Materials.
• Develop tools and conduct Supplies Audit for improved and enduring supplies.
• Conduct periodic Suppliers and Contractors Performance Evaluation.
• Develop, coordinate and manage the Integrated Management System of the Organization.
• Develop and create Management System documentation database for the Organization.
• Develop and organize the alignment of all processes with a view of achieving Management System Certification such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• Take ownership of driving Quality Control & Quality Assurance compliance to with statutory and all other requirements.
• Develop tools of measuring and conduct periodic GMP, GHK, and HACCP Audit of the factories.
• Do periodical audits and do effective co-ordination with plant manager/production managers’ and ensure the desired standards in production process.
• Manage Customer and Consumer Response Program for improved Customer Satisfaction.
• Ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency performance are met or exceeded while reducing wastages across key processes.
• Make sure that products are certified safe before releasing to the sales department.
• Monitor all communication related to quality/audit and implements any necessary changes.
• Assist operation managers with process equipment and product/package troubleshooting and innovation.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement procedures and improve quality performance.
• Monitor the performance of key production equipment through Statistical Process Control SPC for proper management decision.
• Responsible for Research and Development of New Products, modification of the existing ones, sourcing for other viable Packaging and Raw Materials- a cost saving program.
• Advise Top Management on new areas of quality improvement opportunities.
• Ensure timely action and communication of Matters impacting on product quality and food safety.
• Organize and Manage Trade Quality Program for effective monitoring of trade products and storage on offsite warehouses.
• Ensure safety of all personnel within the QA Department.
• Establish and submit quality Monthly reports.
• Ensure all necessary records and documents are updated and intact for Integrated Management System.
• Perform any other relevant duties as and when required by the management.

Requirements

• HND or B.Sc in Food Science, Chemistry or any relevant field.
• 3 to 5 years experience as a Quality Assurance Coordinator in an Food and Beverage company.
• Ability to manage a team of people
• Astute Attention to Details.
• Proximity to Sango Ota and its environs.

Remuneration
N100,000 - N150,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2023.