Quality Assurance Officer – Food Safety (F&V)

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

K sh 80,000 – 130,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kahawa Wendani (Eastern Bypass access) Overview: Imagine being the gatekeeper of quality for fresh-cut fruit and ready-to-eat salads destined for customers who expect perfection. You’ll be the one ensuring every lot meets both safety standards and client specifications, from metal detection to microbial swabs. In this role, our client counts on you to turn regulations into practical, daily routines: calibrating thermometers, monitoring CCPs, supervising sanitation, and coaching operators without ever skipping a step. Non-conformances? You close them with evidence and follow-through, keeping the facility audit-ready. It’s a hands-on, precise, and detail-heavy clipboard in one hand, thermometer in the other, but also deeply collaborative, working across production, lab, and maintenance teams to prevent issues before they arise. Your success is clear: low complaint rates, first-pass lot approvals, and strong audit scores. If you like blending technical rigor with problem-solving and people coaching, this is where quality really comes to life. Key Responsibilities: - Run CCP checks; calibrate thermometers/scales. - Lead sanitation verifications and micro swabbing plans. - Review batch records; approve or hold lots; manage rework. - Train operators; audit PPE, hand-wash, and allergen controls. - Investigate complaints; implement CAPA. Education & Experience: - BSc Food Science/Microbiology or Diploma + 3 yrs in QA/QA lab. Skills & Tools: - HACCP, basic micro, documentation, calm communication. KPIs: - Deviations closed, complaint rate, audit scores, and first-time pass. Compensation (Kenya): KES 80,000–130,000 + quality bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, and meal allowance. Growth Path: - Senior QA → QA Supervisor → QA/Technical Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.