Quality Controller at Nutri K Limited

General Objective

• The Quality Controller is responsible for the quality, food safety and esthetics of the product. The Quality Controller follow through on set processes and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Quality Food standards and product quality standards.
• He/She has to develop and organize special activities, and they plan to meet and maintain quality standards of manufactured products.
• To sample and check product and processes, document the product assessment results and provide intelligent suggestions to ensure NUTRIK standards are maintained and to lift the overall quality of Plumpy’Nut and Plumpy’Sup products going to the customer by:
  • Maintaining and improving good practices
  • Facilitating change to achieve continuous improvement in quality
  • Providing assurances that quality standards are being met
  • Overviewing daily production quality at site level.
  • Monitoring and validating processes and procedures.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Panelist for sensory evaluation of raw materials, packaging materials and finished product
• Evaluate the conformity of transport vehicles. In case of deviation notify the concerned
• Take samples at each reception and check the availability of COA
• Perform a handover at the end of each shift with the next controller and mention the issues/non conformities/challenges noted during the shift
• Participate in the RCA of quality defects noted in production
• Fill in the non-conformities follow-up sheet for defects noted during the shift
• Take samples of finished product on each line for daily sensory analysis
• Keep the defect log book up to date
• Follow the internal control plan for the equipment in production
• Release the production lines after each stop, cleaning or maintenance intervention that occur during your shift
• Ensure the availability of mandatory consumables in production: 70° alcohol, paper towels, mask, nurse cap, and all relevant PPEs. Ensure all containers are properly labelled
• Report any incident noted during the performance of the above activities
• Carry out any other relevant tasks requested by his/her line manager.

Requirements / Required Skills

• Education degree: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Work experience: 2 years’ food industry plant experience in same capacity.
• Language skills: English & Hausa (desirable).

Other required skills:

• Self-motivated with proven leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexible availability; we work night and weekend shifts
• Confidence.