Vacancy title:
Quality Control Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse]

Jobs at:
Brites Management Services

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 1 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw materials, packaging, in-process, and finished products.
• Carry out routine sampling and ensure products meet set specifications before release.
• Document and escalate any deviations or non-conformities for corrective action.
• Ensure strict adherence to ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and other relevant standards.
• Liaise with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and other regulatory bodies to ensure products meet mandatory standards.
• Facilitate product certification and re-certification processes with KEBS and other statutory agencies.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO certification programs.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Public Health Act, OSHA, and Kenya Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Contribute to risk assessments and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, and certificates of analysis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports for management review.
• Investigate and document customer complaints, providing feedback to management.
• Drive initiatives to improve product quality and reduce rejections/wastage.
• Train production staff on quality standards, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across all departments.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO Certification Processes, KEBS requirements, HACCP, and GMP
• Experience in handling audits and certification programs with KEBS and regulatory authorities
• Excellent knowledge of Kenyan quality standards and statutory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and report-writing ability.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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