Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to raw material standards through maintenance of good supplier control.
• Manage food safety through the establishment of prerequisite programs and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Plan for operational processes.
• Liaise with the statutory and the regulatory agencies such as NAFDAC, SON, LASEPA, NESREA, MDAs, LCDAs, and Public Health Officers.
• Setting the requirements for raw materials from suppliers and monitoring their compliance.
• Supervising inspectors, technicians, and other staff members and providing guidance.
• Ensuring legal obligations are followed and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and with health and safety guidelines.
• Overseeing product development procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards.de
• Inspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products.
• Establish and maintain standard for stock-keeping such as FIFO, FEFO & LILO.
• Establish standard for best Hygiene Practices.
• Troubleshoot whenever there is a deviation in operational processes and standards.
• Monitor Operational Quality Cycle.
• Ensure compliance to Human and Environmental Safety Policy of the organization.
• Engage in periodic compliance audit of staff, operations, and equipment in relation to Quality and Hygiene standards.
• Any other related duty as may be assigned.

Competency & Technical Skill Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Food Science or any Biological Science fields
• Previous experience in production or manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good planning ability.
• Vast experience in Food processing and manufacturing
• Professional Certification in Quality, Food, Health, and Safety.