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 recruitment@africanlaboursolutions.co.ke 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.