Quality Control/Assurance Officer at Feed Avenue Ltd

Missions & activities 

Main missions 

• Quality Control Management 
• Raw Material Sourcing  
• Continuous Improvement 
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs 

Details of each mission 

Quality Control Management  

• Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and policies related to local production and raw materials sourcing. 
• Establish quality standards and specifications for raw materials, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. 
• Collate raw materials for testing to verify their quality, composition, and compliance with specifications. 
• Monitor and evaluate production processes to identify any deviations from prescribed formulations, defects, or non-conformities and initiate corrective actions. 
• Collaborate with technical coordinator to establish quality checkpoints and ensure adherence to quality control protocols throughout the production cycle. 

Raw Material Sourcing 

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of raw materials, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities, quality systems, and track record. 
• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality requirements. 
• Collaborate with procurement team to source raw materials that meet quality specifications and comply with regulatory standards. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and quality enhancement in local production and raw materials sourcing. 
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent their recurrence. 
• Stay updated with industry best practices, and regulatory changes, and apply this knowledge to improve quality control processes. 

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs  

• Stay abreast of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing production. 
• Collaborate with technical regulatory affairs officer to provide necessary documentation and support during audits and inspections by regulatory authorities. 
• Stay updated with changes in regulations and communicate necessary adjustments to the organization. 
• Investigate and manage non-conformance incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions. 
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to quality control activities, including test results, inspection reports, non-conformance incidents, and corrective actions taken. 

Skills required for the position 

Theorical and practical knowledges 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Science) or equivalent work experience. 
• Proven experience as a Quality Control/Assurance Officer or similar role in a related industry. 
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and methodologies. 
• Familiarity with relevant quality management systems and standards.  

Technical and methodological know-how 

• Proficient in using quality management software and MS Office Suite. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. 

Behavioral skills 

• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to accuracy and precision. 
• Deadline-oriented 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proactive  
• Rigorous and organized. 
• Efficient with Nigerian Feed Production Sector. 

Salary and allowances 

Fixed salary 

• 160 000 Naira/month 

Allowance 

• 15 000 Naira/month of air-time allowance  
• 20 000 Naira/month of transport allowance  

Equipment Advantages  

• Laptop computer  
• Cell Phone and Sim card