Quality Assurance Team Lead at Seven Up Bottling Company

To support the QA Manager in ensuring that all products manufactured in the plant meet SBC’s quality and food safety standards through effective supervision of QA processes, monitoring of production lines, laboratory analysis, and implementation of quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise quality checks on production lines to ensure products meet set specifications.
• Oversee laboratory analysis of raw materials, syrup, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and other food safety standards.
• Monitor and document all quality activities and maintain accurate records.
• Lead and train QA Inspectors and Technicians during production shifts.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis of quality issues or customer complaints.
• Support audits, mock recalls, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and other teams to resolve process deviations.
• Ensure laboratory and QA operations comply with safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc./HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in FMCG or beverage manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of beverage production processes and quality parameters (Brix, CO₂, Fill Height, Torque, etc.)
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001/22000, and Food Safety Systems.
• Proficiency in laboratory testing and data interpretation.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process control.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Good communication and reporting ability.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and QA data tools).

Added Advantage: HACCP, ISO Lead Auditor, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.