Quality Assurance Controller Job | FMCG Food Manufacturing – Spice World Limited

QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quality Assurance Controller is responsible for controlling, enforcing and assuring compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory standards across the entire production cycle-from raw material intake to finished product release. The role safeguards product integrity, customer confidence and regulatory compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct start-up, in-process and finished product quality verification checks and document results.
2. Perform routine analytical testing on raw, semi-finished and finished products.
3. Monitor, validate and control Critical Control Points (CCPs) in line with HACCP requirements.
4. Ensure strict adherence to food safety, GMP, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
5. Verify recipe compliance and processing parameters during production.
6. Identify, isolate and issue quality holds for non-conforming products and packaging
   materials.
7. Control and coordinate in-process and finished product release.
8. Maintain accurate QA documentation, logs and compliance records.
9. Investigate consumer complaints and market returns, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
10. Participate in internal audits and external certification audits (ISO, food safety standards, customer audits).
11. Conduct GMP and hygiene audits and report non-conformances.
12. Support implementation and maintenance of ISO, HACCP and food safety management systems.
13. Collect and manage product samples for laboratory testing, product development and retains.
14. Assist in training new and existing employees on food safety and quality standards. 15. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within production and quality systems. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related discipline.
  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing (preferably grains, cereals or milling/FMCG).
  . Strong knowledge of ISO standards, HACCP, internal auditing, GMP and food safety management systems.
  Experience in laboratory testing, data analysis and quality reporting.
  Excellent communication, analytical and teamwork skills.
  Why Join Spice World
  Exposure to ISO certification & regulatory audits
  ⚫ Career growth in a fast-growing FMCG environment
• Continuous professional development
  High-impact role protecting brand integrity
  

HOW TO APPLY: Send your CV to recruitment@spiceworldltd.co.ke by 14 January 2026. Kindly indicate Quality Assurance Controller in the subject line.
Spice World Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.