Quality Control Specialist at Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited (MDN)

Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited (MDN) launched in Nigeria in March 2019 with the acquisition of the 1960 Rootz Bitters brand and the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, moving Rootz’ production facility to Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic individual to join and lead our Quality Assurance/Control Team who will be responsible for the Quality Control and Food Safety function of MDN.
• The person in this role will report to the Plant Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will have the following:

• To carry out all Quality Control analyses in line with the production schedule.
• Develop, implement, and comply with MDN Quality and Food Safety policy/statements.
• Drive and implement Food safety policies and procedures on site and ensure the site is compliant with legislation
• Develop and lead the Quality Control Team; on Quality Control protocols, use of equipment and analytical procedures, etc.
• Provide Quality support for all ongoing NPD projects in the factory/organization
• Ensure Zero Trade recall
• Responsible for MDN Quality KPI update.
• Ensure suppliers audit are carried out as schedule
• Conduct internal audit schedule in line with ISO9001 and ISO 22000.
• Develop and Validate Method protocols for Analysis and review procedures for benchmarking best practices.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in Industrial and Environmental Chemistry from any reputable institution.
• Broad knowledge of Food Safety / industrial manufacturing systems and practices is a prerequisite.
• Experience of FMCG activities, its systems, and its personnel.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in the manufacturing industry in similar roles.
• Professional Qualification in Food Safety, and is a registered Food Safety Lead Auditor (with about 3 years experience)

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Proficiency in the use of machines & equipment.
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Self-Management and Team Spirit

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV as an attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.