Head of Quality Control at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

Job Overview

Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group is seeking a qualified Head of Quality Control to lead quality management, food safety, and regulatory compliance across our diversified agricultural operations in Lagos, Nigeria.

Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a Quality Strategy that aligns with business goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards (NAFDAC, SON, ISO, HACCP)
• Define and update Quality and Food Safety Policies, ensuring effective communication, understanding, and implementation across all operational units
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs and performance dashboards for management review
• Serve as Management Representative for ISO, HACCP, GMP, and other external audits
• Liaise with the Group and external regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and certifications are maintained or renewed as required

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Oversee quality management systems (QMS) across poultry operations, feed mill processing, aquaculture, distribution, and retail
• Ensure consistent implementation of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards
• Lead internal audits, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA)
• Oversee quality control testing, microbiological analysis, and water/feed/broiler testing in the company laboratory
• Ensure traceability of all inputs and outputs across the production and distribution chain

Product & Process Quality

• Set quality standards and product specifications for raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods
• Oversee sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and customer complaint analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Work with Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams to minimize product losses, defects, and contamination risks
• Approve new suppliers and monitor supplier quality performance
• Ensure robust quality monitoring at critical control points (CCPs) in all processes

Food Safety & Biosecurity

• Develop and implement Food Safety Programs across farms and processing units
• Ensure effective collaboration between the Quality and Biosecurity teams to prevent disease outbreaks
• Conduct periodic assessments and audits to maintain biosecurity standards