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Quality Assurance Manager

Manufacturing | Lagos | 2026-06-30 | 0

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Our client is seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all quality assurance and control processes within the plant. The role focuses on ensuring that rPET flakes and pellets consistently meet food-grade and customer specifications while driving compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in quality assurance within plastics, PET recycling, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Strong understanding of PET recycling processes including washing, extrusion, and SSP operations.
  • Knowledge of food-grade rPET requirements and quality compliance standards.
  • Professional certifications in Quality Management (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, HACCP, GMP) are preferred.
  • Proficiency in quality management tools such as SPC, CAPA, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and quality control instruments.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO, HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer quality specifications.
  • Lead internal and external quality audits and manage corrective actions where required.
  • Monitor and enforce quality standards across sorting, washing, and extrusion processes.
  • Manage product quality parameters including IV, moisture levels, contamination, and color consistency.
  • Oversee laboratory operations and testing procedures, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.
  • Conduct root cause analysis, manage non-conformance issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement tools.
  • Collaborate with Production and Maintenance teams to improve process capability and operational efficiency.
  • Handle customer complaints and ensure effective resolution and preventive measures.
  • Maintain traceability systems and support food-grade product certification requirements.
  • Lead, train, and develop QA/QC team members while promoting a strong quality and safety culture.
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