Quality Assurance Manager

JOB TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing
Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm
operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya,
Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of
our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to work in Nairobi, Tatu City, Kenya

Job Summary:

This
role oversees total plant manufacturing process supporting the production team
through quality management of the inputs and process audit to ensure plant
& output package meets set quality & regulatory specifications. To
ensure that all plant manufacturing processes, packaging & final products
meet set quality& regulatory requirements.

DUTIES
& RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plant
Quality Management, Standards, Safety and Sustainability

•      Implement and effectively maintain ISO
22000:2018 and other related QMS Quality standards.

•      Ensure effective management of Pre
Requisite Programs (PRP’s) including Pest Control, Waste Management, Drainage
systems, Equipment and Personal Hygiene, Calibrations services and Supply of
utilities.

•      Ensure follow-up of ISO and HACCP
standards action items at the workplace.

•      Develop and update the QA/QC policies,
procedures, protocols and checklists in line with Food/Feed safety and QMS
standards.

•      Participate
in (cross-functional) technical root cause, problem solving sessions relevant
to Food Safety and Quality Non-conformances.

Compliance
Management

•      Manage and approve of finished
products to comply with extrinsic and intrinsic specifications as per internal,
regulatory and statutory requirements.

•      Collaboration with the internal
stakeholders in Engineering, Production and warehousing to achieve the
conformance and improvements in Good Manufacturing Practices and hygiene
standards impacting on product safety performance.

•      Liaison
with external stakeholders like KEBs, VMD on quality compliance, co-ordination
and acquisition of the standardization mark, product/regulatory standards,
coordination and reporting on proficiency testing reports.

Delivery

•      Support the manufacturing team in
achieving plant’s production plans.

•      Collate
and maintain all quality and food safety records and documents.

Continuous
Improvement

•      Participate in process improvement
projects and document results.

•      Create an environment where staff can realize
their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and
organizational goals.

•      Create
a sense of common purpose within QSHE to facilitate delivery of quality
products

Productivity,
Performance and Personal Development

•      Deliver performance objectives set.

•      Institute immediate corrective action
where performance is below par.

•      Proactively manage own learning and
development

•      Adhere to annual leave plan agreed
with line manager

•      Update personal job knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications,
maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional and industry
events, meetings and forums.

•      Adhere
to HR policies in the management of employees and maintain a conducive working
environment.

Risk
Mitigation, Compliance & Audit

•      Comply with safe working procedures /
signage and standards

•      Manage staff compliance to personal
protective equipment policies and maintain this in accordance with procedures
and legislation.

•      Adhere
and comply with the ISO, policies, procedures and statutory guidelines.

Reporting

•      Prepare and submit reports to the
relevant stakeholders within agreed format and timelines (daily, weekly,
monthly, and quarterly).

•      Present reports that facilitate
informed and sound decision-making. Trends, insights and concerns with
recommendations clearly elaborated.

Key Skills and Competencies:

•      Bachelor of Science in Food Science /
Industrial and Analytical Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry, Microbiology/Animal
science & Nutrition or a related in field.

•      At least 6 years, 2 years’ experience
in management role in a manufacturing company with experience in food/feed
manufacturing and quality management processes/systems.

•      In-depth understanding of quality
standards, food safety/HACCP systems.

•      Excellent communication skills (oral,
written and listening).

•      Understanding and knowledge in feed
mill standards and training skills.

•      Ability to work effectively with all
levels of management and staff.

•      Must be proactive and be able to
anticipate issues rather than being reactive.

•      Documentation and reporting skills.

•      Demonstrate strong leadership skills,
including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster a positive work
environment, and drive organizational performance, champion of diversity,
equality and inclusive practices

•      High level of integrity.

•      Collaboration with the team members
and other units within the department and function.

•      Strong understanding of business principles,
practices, and ability to assess business risks.

•      Ability to develop and implement
long-term goals and initiatives that align with the company’s vision and
objectives.

•      Demonstrate
a deep commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs

Interested
and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link
below.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.

Requirements

High level of integrity.

•      Collaboration with the team members
and other units within the department and function.

•      Strong understanding of business principles,
practices, and ability to assess business risks.

•      Ability to develop and implement
long-term goals and initiatives that align with the company’s vision and
objectives.

•      Demonstrate
a deep commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs