Quality Control Assistant Job (35-50K)

Quality Control Jobs. Brites Management Services Jobs.

Nature of Job: Full Time

Industry; Manufacturing & Processing

Salary; Ksh 35,000-50,000

Job Location: Thika

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Testing & Inspection

• Conduct routine quality checks on incoming raw materials to ensure they meet specification standards.
• Perform in-process inspections during production to monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Inspect finished goods to verify conformity with product specifications, packaging, and labeling requirements.
• Use standard laboratory equipment and testing methods for quality assessments.

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Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP, ISO, and company SOPs.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) during production to prevent contamination and quality deviations.
• Identify and report non-conformities or deviations in raw materials, production processes, or finished goods.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of quality checks, inspection results, and test reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports for management review.
• Assist in audit preparation by providing documented evidence of compliance and quality control activities.

Continuous Improvement Support

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
• Support training of production staff on quality and safety standards as needed.

Laboratory & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain and calibrate QC laboratory equipment according to standard procedures.
• Ensure the QC lab is clean, organized, and fully stocked with necessary supplies.

Key Requirements, Skills and Qualification

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a QC role within the food or beverage processing industry.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (HACCP, ISO, GMP).
• Experience with laboratory testing and inspection procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and quality standards.
• Good organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Problem-solving and corrective action implementation skills.

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• Conduct routine quality checks on incoming raw materials to ensure they meet specification standards.
• Perform in-process inspections during production to monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Inspect finished goods to verify conformity with product specifications, packaging, and labeling requirements.
• Use standard laboratory equipment and testing methods for quality assessments.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP, ISO, and company SOPs.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) during production to prevent contamination and quality deviations.
• Identify and report non-conformities or deviations in raw materials, production processes, or finished goods.
• Maintain accurate records of quality checks, inspection results, and test reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports for management review.
• Assist in audit preparation by providing documented evidence of compliance and quality control activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
• Support training of production staff on quality and safety standards as needed.
• Maintain and calibrate QC laboratory equipment according to standard procedures.
• Ensure the QC lab is clean, organized, and fully stocked with necessary supplies.

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and quality standards
• Good organizational and record-keeping abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Corrective action implementation skills

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (HACCP, ISO, GMP).
• Experience with laboratory testing and inspection procedures in a manufacturing environment.