PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To monitor the quality of products produced in the factory and ensure that they are in adherence to set standards and product specifications, by performing product sampling and inspections. Continuously review and improve the production process to ensure that it is of adherence to the ISO standards and Food Safety standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• BSc food science and technology/ Microbiology degree.
• 2 years’ experience in a factory/ laboratory environment preferably in the food/ FMCG environment
KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:
• Product sampling, inspection & recording of results
• Collect, test and record samples as per sampling plan to monitor conformance to specifications
• Conduct hygiene and safety analysis and tests on factory machine swabs, hand swabs, food safety swabs and air plates
• Re-sample all out of specification results and report timeously to Supervisor Quality Control & Systems and lab Supervisor.
• Complete and maintain check sheets as per schedule to comply with Food Safety requirements
• Engage with and support Quality and Production teams to optimize the product quality and processes in line with ISO & Food Standards.
• Support the implementation and improvement of quality control processes
• Communicate authorized quality related concession to Quality Controller & Systems Supervisor
• Accurately complete all process related documentation and ensure that relevant personnel signs off
• Give on the job training to processing and packaging personnel on quality related matters
Closing date: 03 March 2026
