Quality Assurance Officer Full Time

Job Purpose:
The Quality Assurance Officer ensures that all food products meet required safety, quality, and legal standards before they reach the market. The role involves monitoring production processes, enforcing food safety standards, managing documentation, and coordinating inspections as per Tanzanian and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Quality Control & Assurance:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with TBS, TFDA, ISO 22000, and HACCP standards.
• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and final products for quality compliance.
• Conduct routine sampling and laboratory testing (e.g., microbiological, chemical, sensory).
• Identify and report non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions.

2. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date QA documentation, including SOPs, batch records, checklists, and traceability logs.
• Prepare and present quality reports, audit findings, and product release status.
• Document customer complaints and follow up with investigations and resolutions.

3. Audits & Compliance:

• Coordinate internal quality audits and prepare for external audits by regulators (e.g., TFDA, TBS).
• Ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and hygiene standards are strictly followed.
• Facilitate product registration and labelling compliance with regulatory authorities.

4. Training & Capacity Building:

• Train production staff on quality standards, hygiene practices, and safety protocols.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership among workers.

5. Process Improvement:

• Participate in production planning meetings to integrate quality checks early in the process.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within a food processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, TFDA & TBS regulations.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and high analytical skills.
• Good communication and documentation abilities.
• Knowledge of lab testing and analytical tools.
• Problem-solving mindset, decision making and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety laws and quality assurance procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Physically present on the factory and production floor.
• Work involves exposure to heat, noise, wet or chilled environments, and must be able to work shifts, including weekends if required.

Location: Ubungo off. Morogoro Road, Dar Es Salaam

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