Quality Assurance Analyst at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

A day in the life of a Quality Assurance Analyst:

Laboratory analysis and Testing

• Analysis of ingredients finished products and monitor manufacturing processes.
• Managing non-conforming and blocked products.
• Oversee rework processes.
• Verifying of equipment hygiene and calibration

Quality Assurance

• Developing of quality procedures and instructions, inspecting dry goods and packaging materials,  perform hygiene inspections & audits and prevention of cross-contamination.

Laboratory Management

• You will maintain  & calibrate lab equipment, validate  processing lines as well as ensure lab hygiene, safety and proper waste management.

Compliance Management

• Conducting process audits and ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, ISO, FSSC, and food safety regulations.

Customer Feedback

• Track customer feedback, participate in Root Cause Analysis and Support process improvement initiatives.

TPM and Continuous Improvement

• Support TPM projects and daily improvement activities.

Qualifications & Competencies

• BSc in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related.
• Qualified/Lead Auditor: QMS, FSSC v6, ISO 17025.
• Minimum 4 years’ lab experience in manufacturing or Quality Control.
• FMCG experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong food safety understanding.
• Knowledge of alcoholic beverage standards.
• Laboratory management, documentation, and reporting.