Quality Control Officer

About the Role

Our client, an FMCG manufacturing company in Abuja, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Officer to ensure that raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods meet required quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role supports consistent product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Control

• Conduct quality checks on raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Ensure products conform to approved specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards
• Identify, record, and report non-conformances and quality deviations

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate quality control records, test results, and inspection reports
• Prepare daily and weekly QC reports and submit findings to management
• Ensure proper documentation in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support compliance with NAFDAC, SON, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Assist during regulatory inspections, audits, and factory quality reviews
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene standards

Process Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor production processes to ensure consistent quality output
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions for quality issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and wastage

Training & Awareness

• Educate production staff on quality standards, hygiene, and SOP compliance
• Promote quality awareness and best practices on the shop floor

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of products meeting quality specifications
• Number of quality defects or non-conformances
• Rejection rate of raw materials and finished goods
• Timeliness and accuracy of QC reports
• Compliance score during NAFDAC/SON inspections
• Reduction in rework and wastage due to quality issues
• Adherence to GMP and hygiene standards