QC Officer - Chicken Processing Major at Pally Agro Products Limited

Location: Ashipa Village, Ogun State

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled QC Officer to join our team at Pally Food Limited. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our chicken products, from raw material reception to finished goods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality control, experience in chicken processing, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and protocols
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of raw materials, production processes, and finished products
• Monitor and control critical control points (CCPs) in the production process
• Collaborate with production staff to identify and address quality issues
• Analyze and interpret quality data, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure quality standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Product Quality Rating: Achieve a product quality rating of 95% or higher, based on internal and external audits.
• Defect Rate Reduction: Reduce defect rates by 15% within the first six months, and maintain a minimum of 5% annual reduction thereafter.
• Customer Complaints: Reduce customer complaints by 20% within the first year, and maintain a minimum of 10% annual reduction thereafter.
• Audit Compliance: Maintain an average audit score of 90% or higher, based on internal and external audits.
• Process Capability Index (CpK) : Achieve a CpK score of 1.33 or higher for critical processes, indicating stable and capable processes.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in quality control, preferably in a chicken processing plant
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, ISO 22000) will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles, regulations, and industry standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead cross-functional teams