Quality Control, Quality Assurance & Laboratory Manager at a Leading Integrated Agribusiness - Hire Haven

Hire Haven - Our client is a leading integrated agribusiness operating a US$40 million feed mill and poultry enterprise in Ngor Okpalla, Imo State.

Our operations include a 10-metric-tonne-per-hour automated feed mill and a modern poultry facility with a total capacity of approximately 880,000 birds, producing an estimated 178 million eggs annually. We are committed to operational excellence, product quality, innovation, and sustainable growth across the poultry value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Control, Quality Assurance & Laboratory Manager

Location: Ngor Okpalla, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Quality Control, Quality Assurance & Laboratory Manager, you will oversee the entire quality management system for our feed mill—from incoming raw materials through production, laboratory testing, finished product release, and customer complaints.
• You will have independent authority to approve, quarantine, or reject materials and finished products, ensuring that quality standards are never compromised.
• You will work closely with Production, Procurement, Nutrition, and Engineering teams while maintaining the independence required to make objective quality decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the feed mill's Quality Management System.
• Oversee inspection, sampling, laboratory testing, and release of raw materials and finished feed.
• Manage mycotoxin, contaminant, adulteration, and feed safety control programmes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Lead laboratory operations, equipment calibration, testing accuracy, and data integrity.
• Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformities, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain traceability systems and support product recall readiness.
• Develop and mentor the Quality Assurance and Laboratory team.
• Partner with Procurement to strengthen supplier quality performance.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across operations.

Requirements
Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Animal Nutrition, Feed Science, Analytical Chemistry, Food Safety, Quality Management, or a related discipline (Master's degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or laboratory operations within animal feed, premix, poultry, or a comparable agro-processing environment.
• At least 3 years' experience leading a quality or laboratory team in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in feed testing, proximate analysis, sampling procedures, mycotoxin management, and laboratory operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, quality management systems, and laboratory quality principles.
• Experience preparing for regulatory inspections and external audits.
• Professional certifications in HACCP, Food/Feed Safety, ISO Auditing, Laboratory Quality, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Experience within a commercial feed mill or integrated agribusiness is strongly preferred.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is an experienced feed quality and laboratory professional who combines strong scientific knowledge with practical manufacturing experience.
• They have the confidence to make independent quality decisions, can identify and resolve quality issues before products reach customers, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of product safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

•  This role is based in Ngor Okpalla, Imo State.
• Applicants should indicate their current location and whether they are willing to relocate if successful.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.