About the Role
Ascentech Services Limited, a leading recruitment and selection services provider, is hiring a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Executive to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to maintaining excellence across our FMCG operations, where you will oversee quality systems and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems and procedures
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with approved quality standards and specifications
- Inspect and approve incoming raw materials, packaging, work-in-progress, and finished products
- Conduct regular quality inspections, sampling, testing, and analysis using established procedures
- Identify, investigate, and document product and process non-conformities
- Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, testing results, and deviations
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, R&D, and Operations teams
- Coordinate internal quality audits and support regulatory audits
- Monitor supplier quality and participate in supplier evaluation processes
- Develop SOPs, quality manuals, and inspection checklists
- Train employees on quality standards, GMP, and food safety procedures
- Track quality KPIs and prepare management reports
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and costs
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 5–7 years of QA/QC experience in FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, GMP, HACCP, and food safety principles
- Familiarity with Nigerian regulatory and industry standards
- Proven experience in quality inspections, audits, CAPA, and root-cause analysis
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Professional certification in quality or food safety is advantageous