Quality Control Officer
Locations: Omole Phase 1, and Berger - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are looking for experienced Quality Control Officers to ensure that our products, production processes, outlets, and operational practices consistently meet required quality, food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
- The successful candidates will play a critical role in protecting product quality, maintaining consistency across outlets, identifying quality risks, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality control standards and procedures in line with industry regulations and company policies.
- Ensure food products comply with applicable safety, nutritional, and labelling requirements.
- Inspect raw materials, production lines, and finished products to ensure required quality standards are consistently maintained.
- Verify that outlets adhere to HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Operational Oversight:
- Conduct routine checks on product preparation and handling processes.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Monitor equipment and environmental sanitation processes.
- Ensure compliance with approved recipes, portion sizes, and product presentation standards.
Audit & Inspection:
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of outlets.
- Carry out internal quality audits and support external audits.
- Document inspection findings and follow up on corrective actions.
Training & Development:
- Train employees on food safety, quality control procedures, hygiene, and best practices.
- Organise refresher training and workshops on regulatory requirements and quality improvement initiatives.
Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work with production teams, suppliers, and management to improve processes and product quality.
- Develop initiatives to reduce waste and improve production efficiency without compromising quality.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive records of quality checks, inspections, and audits.
- Prepare periodic quality control reports for management.
- Develop and update quality assurance manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Supplier & Inventory Management:
- Evaluate suppliers based on their ability to meet quality standards and delivery requirements.
- Monitor inventory for expired or non-compliant products and ensure timely removal.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to source quality raw materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Additional certification in Quality Control, Food Safety, HACCP, ISO 22000, or related areas is preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in quality control.
- Experience in food service or the Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) industry is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience conducting inspections and audits.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance principles.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Good reporting and communication skills.
Salary
Attractive and Competitive.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: hr@falconpeaksolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.