Quality Control / Assurance Officer Job at Feed Avenue Limited

Founded in 2020, Feed Avenue Ltd is a subsidiary of the french company MG2Mix in Nigeria specialized in Health and Nutrition products and services. Feed Avenue operates in import, formulation and distribution processes of premixes and ingredients essential for animal nutrition (Poultry, Swine, Cattle, Fish, Horse and small ruminants). Our mission : Bring to lifestock farmers in Nigeria the guarantee of a unique quality of natural performing products and expertise. Thanks to our team of veterinaries, nutritionists and technicians, we offer to our customers the commitment of personnalized advisory support in the formulation of food, and continuous improvement of the nutritional quality of premix, additives, mineral foods and nutritional specialties tailor-made for the animal sector in Nigeria. We operate over a large part of the Nigerian territory thanks to our regional team. We act responsibly and are committed to our Corporate Social Responsability.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Quality Control / Assurance Officer
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Missions & Activities
Main missions

• Quality Control Management
• Raw Material Sourcing
• Continuous Improvement
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Details of each Mission
Quality Control Management:

• Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and policies related to local production and raw materials sourcing.
• Establish quality standards and specifications for raw materials, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor and evaluate production processes to identify any deviations from prescribed formulations, defects, or non-conformities and initiate corrective actions.
• Collate raw materials for testing to verify their quality, composition, and compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate with the technical coordinator to establish quality checkpoints and ensure adherence to quality control protocols throughout the production cycle.

Raw Material Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of raw materials, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities, quality systems, and track record.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to source raw materials that meet quality specifications and comply with regulatory standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and quality enhancement in local production and raw materials sourcing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent their recurrence.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, and regulatory changes, and apply this knowledge to improve quality control processes.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• Stay abreast of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing production.
• Investigate and manage non-conformance incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with the technical regulatory affairs officer to provide necessary documentation and support during audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Stay updated with changes in regulations and communicate necessary adjustments to the organization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to quality control activities, including test results, inspection reports, non-conformance incidents, and corrective actions taken.

Skills Required for the Position
Theoretical and practical knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Science) or equivalent work experience.
• 5 - 10 years of work experience.
• Proven experience as a Quality Control/Assurance Officer or similar role in a related industry.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant quality management systems and standards.

Technical and Methodological Know-how:

• Proficient in using quality management software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Behavioral Skills

• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to accuracy and precision.
• Deadline-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactiveâ
• Rigorous and organized.
• Efficient with Nigerian Feed Production Sector.

Salary and Allowances
Fixed salary:

• N160,000 / month.

Allowance

• N15,000 /month of air-time allowance
• N20,000 /month of transport allowance

Equipment Advantages

• Laptop computer
• Cell Phone and Sim card.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: emmanuel.hr@feed-avenue.com using the Job Position as the subject of the