Head of Quality Control at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

Job Overview:

Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a Quality Strategy that aligns with business goals, customer and regulatory requirements (e.g., NAFDAC, SON, ISO, HACCP). Define and update Quality and Food Safety Policies, ensuring they are effectively communicated, understood, and practiced across all units. -Establish and monitor quality KPIs and performance dashboards for management review.
• Serve as the Management Representative for ISO, HACCP, GMP, and other external audits.
• Liaise with the Group and external regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and certifications are maintained or renewed as required. Quality Systems & Compliance
• Oversee quality management systems (QMS) across: Poultry operations, feed mill Processing, Aquaculture, Distribution & retail
• Ensure consistent implementation of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Lead internal audits, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA).
• Oversee quality control testing, microbiological analysis, and water/feed/broiler testing in the company laboratory.
• Ensure traceability of all inputs and outputs across the production and distribution chain.

Product & Process Quality

• Set quality standards and product specifications for raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods.
• Oversee sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and customer complaint analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, and R&D to minimize product losses, defects, and contamination risks.
• Approve new suppliers and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Ensure robust quality monitoring at critical control points (CCPs) in all processes.

Food Safety & Biosecurity

• Develop and implement Food Safety Programs across farms and processing units
• Ensure effective collaboration between the Quality and Biosecurity team to ensure prevention of disease outbreak
• Conduct periodic risk assessments for biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
• Coordinate emergency response to contamination, recall, or disease outbreak incidents.

Training & Culture Building

• Build a strong Quality Culture through training, awareness campaigns, and leadership example.
• Design and deliver training programs on quality, food safety, GMP, HACCP, and hygiene practices.
• Coach QA/QC teams and line managers to integrate quality into day-to-day operations.
• Partner with HR and Operations to institutionalize performance recognition tied to quality outcomes.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance & Control teams across all sites (Ibadan, Ogun, Lagos).
• Build internal succession and strengthen technical depth within the QA function.
• Champion collaboration across Production, Engineering, Procurement, R&D, and HR to foster shared ownership of quality outcomes. External Relations & Stakeholder Management
• Represent the company in regulatory audits and external inspections (NAFDAC, SON, etc.).
• Interface with customers, certification bodies, and global partners (e.g., Aviagen, Hendrix Genetics) on quality requirements and audits. Ensure prompt and professional management of customer complaints and product recalls.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Food Science & Technology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or related field.
• Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, HACCP, Six Sigma, or Quality Management) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10-12 years in Quality Assurance/Quality Systems Management in poultry, meat processing, aquaculture, or FMCG food environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and certification programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and team development. Mode of Application:
• If you have the skills and experience required, we want to hear from you!