Food Processing Plant QA Manager Job in Embu Kenya

A food processing plant based in Embu, is seeking to fill the position of a QA Manager who will be responsible for the overall supervision of the QC lab, quality control inspection methods and standards, oversight of product testing, troubleshooting quality concerns, validating QC processes and implementing new procedures and technologies.

This person will also assist in the scheduling and training of other employees.

Responsibilities Include:

• Overall supervision of the QC lab, QC technicians and product quality evaluation
• Oversee/Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices
• Creation/Maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures, Job Descriptions, and other documentation required for plant operations
• Train others in product characteristics, attributes and Quality Control testing procedures
• Monitor Production Department’s conformance with QC standards and procedures.
• Conduct Quality Control training for employees engaged in materials handling and/or production.
• Interface with KEBS customer personnel during plant audits.
• Perform in-house audits to ensure that all areas of the plant are in compliance with procedures and regulations
• Maintain relations with customers to aid in compliance with regulations, or in development of new procedures
• Assist in handling of customer and vendor relations/complaints
• Oversee and be accountable for incoming material, in process, and final inspection activities.
• Oversee and be accountable for product label printing and distribution.
• Assist with inventory control
• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science or related field
• Over 33 years of age
• Minimum 5 years of QA supervisory/management experience within a food processing facility
• HACCP Certified
• Familiar with KEBS standards, development of SOP's
• Excellent computer skills and great communication skills

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your resume and day time contact to recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com by 15th December 2011

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.