QA/QC Executive at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA/QC professional to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities across the organization’s FMCG operations
• The successful candidate will ensure that raw materials, production processes, finished products, and operational practices consistently meet approved quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective 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 materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Conduct regular quality inspections, sampling, testing, and analysis in line with 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, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, R&D, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinate internal quality audits and support external and regulatory audits.
• Monitor supplier quality and participate in supplier evaluation and approval processes.
• Develop and review SOPs, quality manuals, inspection checklists, and other quality documentation.
• Train employees on quality standards, GMP, hygiene, food safety, and quality procedures.
• Track quality KPIs and prepare regular reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, waste, customer complaints, and quality-related costs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant QA/QC experience within the FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, GMP, HACCP, and food safety principles.
• Familiarity with relevant Nigerian regulatory and industry standards.
• Experience in quality inspections, product testing, audits, CAPA, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification in quality, food safety, or a related discipline will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Quality management
• Attention to detail
• Root-cause analysis
• Problem solving
• Regulatory compliance
• Process improvement
• Team leadership
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Strong organizational skills.