Quality Assurance Officer At Highlands Drinks Limited

The goal is to ensure that the final product is produced in a safe and hygienic environment so as to meet and exceed the consumers' expectations.Reporting to Quality Assurance Team LeadDuties & ResponsibilityInline process inspections during production at set time intervals to ensure final product conformity to set standards.Document quality assurance activities with intemal reporting to the departmental head.Ensuring that final syrup meets set company standards and releasing it at the right time.Taking necessary acceptable corrective actions that includes stopping any process deviating from set standards.Ensure that processing/packaging equipment or vessels are clean and sanitized.Ensuring that proper housekeeping is maintained in the production area.Ensuring water treatment system are effectively working by carrying out necessary and timely water analysis tests against set standards.Participate in product sensory evaluation to ensure product conformity to organoleptic standards.Ensuring that all non-conformities are isolated and the necessary action taken with proper documentation and communication. Carry out a routine inspection on production linestaff on matters of personal hygiene.Ensuring that environmental safety policies are followed.Ensuring lab equipment and apparatus are kept in a goodworking conditionBe able to carry out microbiological analysis of incoming materials, processed products and finished goods effectively.Maintain good lab hygiene in the microbiology lab at all times.Take part in Monthly Quality continuous improvement meetings.Any other assigned duty.Work Location & RequirementsThe Job Position will require one to be based at our HQ offices in Nyeri CountyProfessional ExperienceMinimum three (3) progressive experience in a Manufacturing/ RMCG environment in Kenya (or East Africa) in similar role within the respective zonePreferably have led a commercial team with at least 6 peopleExcellent communication, customer service management, and data analytical skills