MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: –

• Assist the day to day operations of a team of Quality staffs to ensure compliance to company and national standards.
• To aid in continuously developing the sites quality systems to meet the requirements of our customers, the company and regulatory bodies.
• To undertake troubleshooting activities on products / factory areas.
• Aid in the development of QA standards and conducting inspections.
• Provide advice and guidance when quality standards fall and make decisions on disposal or re- work as necessary. Conduct an investigation to obtain all details prior to approving concession.
• To be aware of any new / updated procedures and to ensure they are communicated to the relevant personnel.
• To ensure that the traceability of all products and components are accurately recorded and challenged.
• Work with operations, maintenance, and management to resolve quality concerns and implement best practices.
• Lead quality improvement projects, conduct internal audits, and provide recommendations for efficiency.
• Ensure the HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000 systems are being followed throughout the site and personnel are well trained.
• To carry out any other mutually agreed duties outside the scope outlined above, as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Must have a Degree or diploma in Dairy Technology, Food science and Food Technology.
• Must have KCSE grade C+ and above;
• Excellent leadership, communication and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality control, GMP, HACCP.
• Attention to details.
• Should be a team player and be able to interact with other staff of all levels.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
• Must have minimum 2 years’ work experience in a dairy industry working as a Quality Assurance or Control Supervisor or Officer