Quality Assurance Officer

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Officer will assist in the provision of laboratory analysis and tests results of raw materials and packaging materials to guide the manufacturing of the Company's products so as to meet the finished products specification within the framework of the Company’s policies and work procedures.

Job Details

The Quality Assurance Officer shall be responsible for:

Maintain high standards of integrity, honesty and due diligence in performing all quality assurance tasks.
Calibrate and keep records of all analytical equipment as per procedure.
Carry out analysis on all incoming materials and keep records appropriately.
Prepare all reagents needed for QA laboratory activities, to replenish depleted stocks on a timely basis.
Monitor and analyze In-process quality on intermediate and finished products from blending to the packaging lines to ensure finished products meet specifications and prevent production of defective products – Right – First – Time concept
Control, monitor and keep records on all non-conforming (Out of Specification) products/materials as per non – conforming procedure
Monitor and supervise the process equipment cleaning & sanitation (CS) including cleaning-in- place (CIP) of filling equipment, product lines, blending tanks and water reservoirs
Conduct starts up checks on all packaging lines to assure conformance before lines are released for packaging
Monitor product packaging integrity including bottle condition, label condition, date coding, net content etc.
Pick and label daily / batch product retention samples and maintain records accordingly
Monitor caustic concentration and temperatures during CIP to ensure it is adequate for effective cleaning
Maintain / Update records for all quality parameters as outlined in the testing procedures and records forms at the defined frequency
Supervise and manage on – line inspectors and auxiliary / casual workers on quality and food safety related issues/concerns.
Drive good hygienic and sanitary conditions within the operational environment and surroundings of the company
Carry out other responsibilities to be assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor / Manager from time to time.

Requirements

Skills and Attributes Required:

Knowledge of food safety & quality management systems (IS0 9001, ISO 2200, HACCP)
Ability to analyze large amounts of data
Effective communication and report writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; to work with and manage a team.
Ability to work independently and with people from diverse backgrounds.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Power Point
Ability to work extra hours as may be required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to understand, follow, and apply policies, practices, and operating procedures.
A conscious SAFETY champion at all levels of operation.

Qualification:

A degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology or related.
A minimum of 3 years’ post national service relevant work experience.
An exposure to an FMCG manufacturing company a plus.

Benefits

Medical Insurance for self and four direct dependents
13th Cheque
Monthly product allocation
Leave allowance
Tier 3 Contributions; 10% each, both Employer and Employee
Funeral benefits; Parents, Spouse, Children

About Company

Kasapreko

https://kasapreko.seamlesshiring.com

The visionary Dr Kwabena Adjei started this journey from garage as he saw a vision that now stands as the only Ghanaian owned in Ghana that produces herbal based alcoholic and non-alcoholic products Moved by the increasing demand of quality alcoholic products, Kasapreko Company Ltd was founded in 1989 with the niche in producing herbal based alcoholic produced sourced locally. The company that started from a small garage of Dr Kwabena Adjei has developed into a state-of-the-art production facility with over 100 sku’s and exporting to 16 countries globally under various brands in the bitters, whisky, gin, liqueur, brandy, carbonated soft drinks and wine categories. Our brands are celebrated in Africa and across the world and was the first of the local manufacturers in Ghana to have established a modern quality control and product development laboratory and introduce its own proprietary bespoke bottles and caps. Kasapreko was also responsible for the conceptualization, research, design and development of the first scientifically formulated, herbal-based alcoholic beverage in Ghana – Alomo Bitters which is now the company’s flagship product. Our unique selling preposition of producing herbal based products is derived from our rich Ghanaian heritage, differentiating Kasapreko from others. We continuously make use of research and development as well as the latest technology with local/traditional recipes in our production process.