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QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER – UGANDA (Ugandan Nationals ONLY)
AFRICAN LABOUR SOLUTIONS
Outside Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 7 days ago (29 Aug 2026) Updated 7 days ago
How to Apply
Send your CV to recruitment@africanlaboursolutions.co.ke with the job title in the email subject by 15 Sep 2026.
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Officer will lead the implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality programs across all manufacturing and distribution operations. This role ensures compliance with HACCP, GMP and ISO standards, conducts internal audits and manages corrective actions. The officer also trains staff, monitors supplier performance and drives continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical skills and a background in food science are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, or a related field.
- • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in food manufacturing and distribution.
- • Strong practical knowledge and experience in HACCP and GMP implementation.
- • Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Food Safety Management Systems.
- • Experience conducting internal quality audits, inspections, and product testing.
- • Knowledge of food safety legislation and regulatory requirements in Uganda.
- • Experience in handling customer complaints, non-conformities, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
- • Professional certification or training in HACCP, Food Safety, ISO, Internal Auditing, or related areas is an added advantage.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Implement and maintain quality assurance programs across operations.
- • Monitor compliance with food safety standards and procedures.
- • Conduct quality inspections and product testing.
- • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
- • Monitor hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- • Conduct internal quality audits and follow up on findings.
- • Investigate customer complaints and quality-related issues.
- • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
- • Monitor production processes for quality and food safety compliance.
- • Train employees on food safety, quality, hygiene, and relevant procedures.
- • Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
- • Coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections.
- • Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance.
- • Review product specifications and quality standards.
- • Prepare and submit quality performance reports.
- • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes.
- • Perform any other duties assigned by management.