Senior Executive – Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Location: Nairobi|

Salary: Ksh. 70,000 – Ksh. 100,000

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and drive Food Safety and Quality Assurance strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing QA and Food Safety teams.

• Collaborate with senior management to achieve food safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance goals.

Quality Assurance

• Establish and monitor quality standards for raw materials, production processes, and finished products.

• Lead routine audits and inspections across facilities and implement corrective actions.

• Develop reporting frameworks and quality metrics to monitor performance and continuous improvement. Food Safety Management

• Design, implement, and maintain HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs.

• Oversee sanitation, hygiene, and contamination prevention initiatives across operations.

• Ensure food safety risks are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled.

Certification & Compliance

• Lead certification programs including ISO, HACCP, and other industry standards.

• Coordinate internal audits, external audits, and certification inspections.

• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and requirements. Laboratory Operations

• Oversee laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

• Develop laboratory procedures, quality controls, and equipment maintenance programs.

• Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory reporting.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain comprehensive records of food safety programs, audits, corrective actions, and quality systems.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and certification requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or a related field.

• Master's Degree will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 8 years' experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory management, audits, certifications, and compliance programs.

• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply Qualified candidates are requested to apply by sending their CV to [email protected] quoting the Job Title on the email subject "Senior Executive – Food Safety & Quality Assurance" Deadline: June 30th 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.