Assistance Executive Quality Controller at Janta Kenya
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- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct random inspections of incoming Raw Materials (RM), Semi-Finished Goods (SMFG), Finished Goods (FG), and packaging materials to ensure conformity to approved specifications.
- Report any deviations and support corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain product specifications as per KS / EAS / internal standards.
- Participate in internal process audits and supplier audits.
- Carry out terminal inspections before release of finished goods to the warehouse and report deviations immediately.
- Test incoming material samples using available testing equipment to confirm compliance with specifications.
- Drive and sustain 6S activities to ensure a clean and controlled processing environment.
- Monitor production processes to ensure correct procedures and product parameters are followed.
- Train production teams on product specifications and quality requirements.
- Monitor end packing activities, including labeling, batch coding, induction sealing, and carton packing.
- Retain control samples from every batch and manage their movement.
- Conduct market visits and surveys for competitor benchmarking and New Product Development (NPD) inputs.
- Identify waste and process gaps and recommend improvement actions.
- Investigate customer complaints and market returns, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare and submit weekly market returns reports with actions taken and status of implementation.
- Prepare and submit weekly ROI reports by Friday.
- Proactively contribute to a positive team environment and cross-functional cooperation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy (MS Excel, reports)
- Leadership and supervisory ability
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Technical aptitude in quality testing and inspection
- Knowledge of auditing and inspection techniques
- Adaptable and flexible to technology and market changes
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Paper or Food Industry (Quality role)
- BSc in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline, QMS certificate will be added advantage
- Hands-on experience with QMS implementation: ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 22000:2018
- Strong leadership and critical problem-solving abilities
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