Quality Assurance Officer Nilezilla Ltd

Nilezilla is a private limited company registered and incorporated in Uganda. The company has established a mango processing facility in the West Nile district of Yumbe which processes and packages the local Kagogwa mangos into Pulp. The company wants to engage the services of the following skilled people.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Yumbe District

Job Summary:
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards by implementing and maintaining effective quality control processes. Conduct inspections, audits, and testing to guarantee the quality and safety of food products.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures.
2. Conduct regular inspections of production areas, equipment, and processes.

Monitor and control critical control points (CCPs) in the production process.

Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
5. Implement and maintain food safety policies and procedures.

Oversee the microbiological and chemical testing of raw materials and finished products.
7. Investigate and address food safety incidents.
8. Monitor and control product specifications (e.g., Acidity (as citric acid), Total soluble solids (TSS) etc.).
9. Ensure compliance with customer specifications.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality control activities.
11. Prepare and submit reports to management.
12. Provide training in areas of GMP, GHP, quality and food safety procedures to production staff.
13. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. 14. Coordinate internal audits and third-party audits.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
16. Perform any other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field from a recognized Institution.

Experience:
5+ years of experience in quality assurance or food safety in the food manufacturing industry.

Skills:
1. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety regulations, National & international standards.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:
1. Manufacturing environment.
2. Exposure to food processing equipment and cleaning chemicals. 3. Ability to adopt to remote working environment