QA/QC Executive – Ascentech Services Limited

Job Description

A skilled and detail-oriented QA/QC Executive is needed to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities across its FMCG operations. The role involves ensuring that raw materials, production processes, finished products, and operational practices comply with established quality standards, regulatory requirements, food safety guidelines, and customer expectations.

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with approved quality specifications and established procedures.
• Inspect and approve incoming raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Conduct routine quality inspections, sampling, testing, and analysis in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Identify, investigate, and document product and process non-conformities.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, test results, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, R&D, and Operations teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Coordinate internal quality audits and provide support during external and regulatory audits.
• Monitor supplier quality and participate in supplier evaluation and approval processes.
• Develop and review SOPs, quality manuals, inspection checklists, and other quality-related documentation.
• Train employees on quality standards, GMP, hygiene, food safety, and quality procedures.
• Monitor quality KPIs and prepare regular reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, customer complaints, and quality-related costs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant QA/QC experience in the FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, GMP, HACCP, and food safety principles.
• Familiarity with relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Proven experience in quality inspections, product testing, audits, CAPA, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification in quality management, food safety, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Quality management
• Attention to detail
• Root-cause analysis
• Problem-solving
• Regulatory compliance
• Process improvement
• Team leadership
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Strong organizational skills

Application Closing Date

17th August, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using “QA/QC Executive” as the subject of the email.