About this role
Quality Supervisor
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 - 5 years
- Location Ogun
- Job Field Food, Beverage and Hospitality
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- To supervise day-to-day quality control activities across production, ensuring that raw materials, in-process and finished products meet specification and that GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements are followed on the factory floor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Inspection and Testing
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Supervise in-process inspections and sampling at each stage of production according to the approved sampling plans.
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Oversee laboratory testing of raw materials, packaging, in-process and finished products, and review results for accuracy and compliance with specification.
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Verify incoming raw materials and packaging against specification before approval for use.
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Support the review of batch records and the release of finished product.
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Food Safety and GMP Compliance
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Carry out routine GMP, hygiene and sanitation audits of production areas, stores and personnel practices.
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Verify that cleaning, sanitation and allergen controls are completed and recorded.
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Monitor critical control points and ensure that HACCP monitoring records are properly kept.
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Support internal, regulatory and customer audits.
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Non-conformance and Complaints
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Identify, document and place on hold any non-conforming product or material, and inform the Quality Manager immediately.
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Investigate quality deviations and customer complaints, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Follow up on corrective actions until they are closed.
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Team Supervision
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Assign duties to QC inspectors and lab analysts and supervise their work across shifts.
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Coach and train the quality team and production staff on quality standards and testing procedures.
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Report attendance and performance issues to the Quality Manager.
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Equipment and Records
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Ensure that laboratory and inspection equipment is clean, calibrated and in good working order.
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Manage retention samples and keep quality records and documentation current and accessible.
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Prepare daily and weekly quality reports with trends in rejects, rework and complaints.
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Health and Safety
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Follow and enforce laboratory and factory safety rules, including the correct use of PPE and chemicals.
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Report incidents and unsafe conditions immediately.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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B.Sc or HND in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field.
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3–5 years’ experience in quality control or quality assurance in food or FMCG manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
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Good working knowledge of GMP, HACCP and NAFDAC requirements.
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HACCP or food safety training certification is an advantage.
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
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Hands-on knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality tools
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Strong attention to detail and record keeping
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Ability to supervise and influence production teams
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Problem solving and sound judgement on product holds
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Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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Based at the Haano Industry plant in Ogun state; work is carried out in a factory and warehouse environment.
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May be required to work extended hours, shifts or weekends depending on production needs.
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