Quality Assurance Lead

About this role

A Quality Assurance Lead role at Firewood Rice Nigeria in Lagos. The company focuses on Nigerian dishes and aims to maintain high food quality and safety across its operations. The role involves developing and maintaining QA protocols, supervising a QA team, conducting inspections and testing, and reporting quality metrics to senior management. The position collaborates with production, supply chain and R&D to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

What you would do

• Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations and certifications.
• Oversee quality control processes for all products.
• Lead, train and mentor the QA team.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Coordinate and perform product testing to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Maintain records of inspections, tests and quality control activities.
• Prepare and present quality reports to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain and R&D to meet customer requirements.

What they are asking for

• HND or BSc in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Catering or related field.
• 2 to 4 years' experience in kitchen operations, food production or quality control in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance practices (advantage).
• Strong leadership, planning and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight production timelines.

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