Jobs at Johnvents Foods Limited

Job Summary

• The Quality Assurance Supervisor – Cereal is responsible for supervising in-line quality assurance activities within breakfast cereal production.
• The role ensures compliance with food safety standards, product specifications, and quality systems across all cereal manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise in-line QA activities across cereal production processes including extrusion, syrup preparation, drying, coating, and packaging.
• Ensure hourly monitoring and documentation of critical quality parameters during production.
• Verify raw materials and packaging materials before release for production use.
• Ensure only compliant finished products are released to the warehouse.
• Support QA Officers in in-line inspections and process control activities.
• Escalate quality deviations, food safety risks, and process abnormalities to the QA Manager.
• Monitor CCPs, GMP, hygiene, and sanitation compliance across production lines.
• Conduct routine checks on moisture, texture, weight, appearance, sealing integrity, and product consistency.
• Ensure proper sample retention, batch traceability, and accurate QA documentation.
• Support investigation of customer complaints and product non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, and company SOPs.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure quality compliance.
• Participate in audits, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years FMCG manufacturing experience, preferably in breakfast cereal production.
• Strong understanding of cereal manufacturing processes (extrusion, drying, coating).
• Good knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Good leadership and supervisory ability.

Required Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of breakfast cereal production processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and process discipline
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems
• Leadership and team supervision skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

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Job Summary

• The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for ensuring consistent product quality, food safety compliance, and effective process monitoring across all production lines in an FMCG manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly quality checks on all production lines to ensure compliance with approved standards.
• Inspect raw and packaging materials before use in production.
• Monitor critical process parameters and maintain accurate QA records.
• Escalate quality deviations, non-conformances, and food safety issues promptly.
• Ensure only conforming finished products are released to the warehouse.
• Carry out in-line inspections including weight checks, coding, and seal integrity verification.
• Monitor GMP, hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping compliance across production areas.
• Support sampling, product retention, and laboratory testing activities.
• Assist in investigations of customer complaints and product quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, and other food safety standards.
• Support audits, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Good knowledge of food safety and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and production processes.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect quality issues.

Required Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG production environment
• Ability to identify and resolve quality issues quickly

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Job Summary

• The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the QA function across all production factories, ensuring consistent delivery of safe, high-quality products in compliance with regulatory, customer, and global food safety standards.
• The role provides leadership in quality systems, food safety management, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all Quality Assurance activities across all production lines (seasoning, cocoa, chocolate, beverage powder, custard, and related products).
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the QA team across all factories.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, ISO standards).
• Ensure raw materials and packaging materials meet approved quality specifications before use.
• Oversee in-process quality control and finished product release processes.
• Establish and enforce quality control procedures, SOPs, and inspection standards.
• Ensure audit readiness for internal, regulatory, customer, and certification audits.
• Lead internal audits, GMP inspections, and food safety compliance activities.
• Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances, and quality incidents; drive CAPA implementation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (NAFDAC, SON, FCCPC, etc.).
• Oversee laboratory operations, product testing, retention samples, and release systems.
• Drive hygiene, sanitation, and environmental monitoring programs across all sites.
• Lead risk assessments including HACCP reviews and food safety hazard analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and quality record management.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, and HSE teams to improve quality performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and customer complaints.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports and management reviews.
• Ensure staff training on GMP, hygiene, and food safety systems.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across all operations.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years FMCG food manufacturing experience, including leadership in QA and food safety systems.
• Professional certifications in FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP (added advantage).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems.
• Experience in audit management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of FMCG manufacturing and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Required Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Deep knowledge of food safety systems (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, ISO)
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving ability
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge
• High attention to detail and process discipline
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple production sites and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools.

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Job Summary

• The Raw & Packaging Materials Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all incoming raw and packaging materials meet approved quality and food safety specifications through inspection, laboratory analysis, documentation, and timely escalation of deviations before release for production use.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analysis and inspection of incoming raw and packaging materials.
• Ensure only materials meeting approved specifications are released for production use.
• Perform routine tests including moisture content, pH, Brix, viscosity, organoleptic checks, particle size, seal integrity, grammage, leakage tests, and dimensional checks.
• Carry out sampling and retention of raw and packaging materials according to procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all test results and quality records.
• Escalate all out-of-specification results and deviations to the QA Manager.
• Monitor supplier material quality and support supplier improvement initiatives.
• Verify packaging materials for print quality, coding, labeling accuracy, and compatibility.
• Ensure calibration and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Support investigation of quality issues related to raw and packaging materials.
• Maintain GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene compliance in inspection areas.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of raw and packaging material quality standards.
• Knowledge of food safety systems (GMP, HACCP, etc.).
• Good laboratory and analytical skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting ability.

Required Competencies:

• Strong laboratory analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of FMCG raw and packaging material standards
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong compliance mindset for food safety and quality systems.

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Job Summary

• The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for carrying out routine laboratory testing and quality control checks on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, packaging materials, and water samples to ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality specifications within an FMCG manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory analysis on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, packaging materials, and water samples.
• Perform tests including moisture content, pH, viscosity, Brix, microbiological analysis, fat/oil content, sensory evaluation, and weight checks.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory results and quality records.
• Escalate any out-of-specification results, deviations, or food safety concerns to the QA Manager.
• Support in-process quality monitoring on production and packaging lines.
• Ensure proper calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Handle chemicals and reagents in line with safety procedures.
• Monitor GMP, hygiene, and food safety compliance within production and laboratory areas.
• Conduct environmental and water quality testing as required.
• Manage sample retention and traceability procedures.
• Support internal audits, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory standards.
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and product quality issues.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and request consumables and reagents as needed.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing procedures and quality control systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Competencies:

• Strong laboratory, analytical, and testing skills
• FMCG food quality systems knowledge
• Good understanding of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP)
• Strong documentation and reporting ability
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.