Multinational FMCG Organization Vacancy for a QA & Co-pack Manager

Multinational FMCG Organization, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:


Job Title: QA & Co-pack Manager

Location: Nigeria

Main Job Purpose

• Overall responsible for Quality Assurance, Production and Dispatch planning for co-packer.
• Ensure co-packers adherence to Heinz quality system, production is carried out by co-packer as per the orders and dispatches of the product are done according to schedule given by Supply Chain team.

• A. Overall responsibility for ensuring product produced at the co-packer meets the Heinz requirements
• Ensure co-packers implement all the Heinz quality System requirement
• Responsible for updating Quality policies, Finished Product specification, Quality monitoring plan
• Monitor Quality Assurance performance measures such as KPI's, CPM (Complaint per Million) and % Right First Time.
• Communicate and train co-packer on updated Heinz Quality Assurance policies and standards
• Ensure no misuse of company trademarks are done
• Track and resolve and quality complaints
• Conduct Quality Audits for Co-packers and Suppliers on periodic basis
• Responsible for implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) arising out of audits
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance improvement for the co-packer
• Conduct formal quality improvement meeting (QIM) with co-packer once a quarter

• Responsible for getting the detailed monthly production plan signed off by co-packer
• Monitor RM/PM stock level at the co-packer
• Strong cross-functional player and should have the skill-set to lead and coordinate the activities. A self-starter.
• Ensure the production slots are available so as to fulfill Heinz requirement
• Share monthly production and dispatch plan with the co-packer

• Coordinate with Supply Chain team on the dispatches and ensure dispatches happen as per the monthly schedule.

• Leadership, Managing people, Relationship Management, Developing Self, Team Commitment, Passion for Growth.

• Degree in Engineering or Food Technology or Chemistry
• Well versed with HACCP, ISO 9000, ISO 22000
• ISO 22000/ ISO 9000 Lead Auditor added advantage

• Minimum Experience 4-6 years working with food industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in medium to senior role in Quality Assurance function for the factory.
• A 2-3 yrs shop floor supervisory role in a food manufacturing environment would be a plus.