- Develop a sustainable quality strategy in line with the business set objectives and oversee delivery against quality assurance goals and objectives
- Participate in formulating and implementing strategic corporate decisions, and advise the Commission on policies and regulations governing quality assurance and standards
- Overall responsible for the staff in the quality assurance department, review general quality performance at all locations ensuring continuous improvement
- Statistical product data analysis and establishment of products specifications and quality standards, coordinate products inspection and testing to ensure compliance to specifications
- Oversee the research and development activities and provide technical support to new product development
- Food Safety Management System Team Leader; Coordinate and oversee the periodic quality audits both internal and external within the processing facilities and for suppliers of materials that have an impact on food safety
- Implement Food Safety System and ensure all quality aspects are adhered to and take responsibility with respect to Food Safety as documented in the Food Safety Management System manual.
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with external quality and environmental governing bodies
- Generate quality compliance reports and documentation, including review and implementation of work and procedures
Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science and Technology or its equivalent.
- A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
- 7 years’ experience in a Senior Management position in the food processing industry.
- Exposure in management systems related to food processing.
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution as an added advantage.
Key personal attributes
The ideal candidate should:
- Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
- Be results-oriented and willing to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
- Have strategic leadership skills.
- Be a team player with the ability to motivate staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.
- Be customer-centric and resourceful in problem-solving.
- Advanced computer skills.
All applicants should have certificates of good conduct, compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board, and the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission.
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