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Food Safety Officer
About this role
The Food Safety Officer will ensure compliance with food safety standards by monitoring the Food Safety Management System, hygiene, GMP, and product quality across the processing facility. The role is based in Kano with Ascentech Services Limited and targets professionals with a degree in food science, food technology, microbiology or a related field, and 1 - 5 years' experience in food safety/QA in a processing or manufacturing environment.
What you would do
- Establish and oversee HACCP, FSMS, GMP, GHP, and FSSC/ISO 22000 standards.
- Carry out regular hygiene, production, warehouse, and food safety inspections.
- Track CCPs, OPRPs, raw materials, in-process steps, and finished products.
- Maintain food safety records, SOPs, reports, and audit documentation.
- Assist with internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
- Investigate non-conformities and complaints and implement corrective actions.
What they are asking for
- BSc or MSc in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
- 1 - 5 years' experience in food safety/QA within a food processing or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP, FSMS, and food safety regulations.
- HACCP/Food Safety Level 3 or 4 certification preferred; FSSC/ISO 22000 is an advantage.
- Strong inspection, auditing, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work Sundays/public holidays when required.
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