Quality & Food Safety Manager

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Alfred and Victoria Associates is hiring a Quality & Food Safety Manager in Agbara, Ogun, Nigeria on a full-time basis. The role focuses on quality assurance, food safety systems, and compliance with FSSC, QMS, GMP, SON and NAFDAC standards. The candidate will manage product quality, supplier quality, customer complaints, and continuous improvement across factory operations.

• Full-time role in Agbara, Ogun, Nigeria
• Focus on Quality Assurance and Food Safety management
• Requires knowledge of FSSC, QMS, GMP and regulatory standards
• Involves supplier quality management and customer complaint resolution
• Liaises with SON, NAFDAC and other regulatory bodies

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Quality & Food Safety Manager at Alfred and Victoria Associates ⏲ Aug 24, 2026, 12:02 PM ⋕ View all Health, Safety & Environment jobs Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training. Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Quality & Food Safety Manager Location: Agbara, Ogun Employment Type: Full-time Function: Research, Development & Quality Job Summary & Purpose Responsible for ensuring effective management of the quality interface between the company and the consumers. Responsible for the development and implementation of processes, systems and procedures for effective management of innovation on products/processes and product quality to ensure long term profitability/viability of our brands, minimize the costs of non-conformities to meet all set standards, good manufacturing practices, customer requirements: and statutory regulations. Job Responsibilities: Coordinate general RDQ training plans for the factory in conjunction with HR department for improved operational performance and process ownership. opportunities for improvement of the processes assigned; Develop, implement and constantly review Quality Assurance procedures / manual for Raw & packaging materials inspection, Chemical Analysis and Process Audit for consistent product quality and continual improvement in the factory. Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work, and the environmental benefits: of improved personal performance Guides Management in decision making in all issues that have product quality, compliance and statutory implications. Ensure awareness of the implications of not conforming with the Company QHSE Management Systems requirements: including associated risks for the process assigned Develop and update the company’s FSSC, QMS and GMP manuals and other system procedures for process alignment and continual improvement Implement group quality policies, procedures and guidelines in the factory. Ensure that the quality of raw materials, finished products and water are always satisfactory by establishing systems/procedures for thorough physical/microbiological/chemical analyses in line with SON’s and other International’s standards. Ensure that procedures to monitor product handling and distribution are recommended and communicated with required training where necessary to guard against post production damage in trade. Responsible sensory evaluation and conformance of raw materials, in-process and finished products. Manage Supplier quality to include material/supplier approval and qualification, supplier performance & evaluation, supplier audit and 3P manufacturing. Ensure quick resolution of customers’ complaints on issues of product quality and any other complaints logged in by sales and marketing team. Ensure appropriate procedures for water treatment are put in place, in line with existing statutory requirements: for food processing. Ensure awareness, understanding and application departmental /process QHSE objectives; Understand and apply the intent of the QHSE policy to assigned jobs Ensures compliance with FSSC and QMS related activities in the company. Liaise with Government regulatory bodies; SON, NAFDAC and Others as may be required in conjunction with the regulatory affairs manager. Implement and comply with QHSE requirements: relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs Ensure awareness of your contribution to the effectiveness of the QHSE Management Systems, including the benefits: of improved performance including associated Ensure that procedures for handling, storage and distribution of raw/ packaging materials and finished products are developed, maintained and constantly reviewed. Ensures that facilities and climatic conditions of processing areas and storage warehouses for products and raw materials are adequately monitored to facilitate process conformances and guide against generation of non-conforming and damaged products respectively. Understand roles and responsibilities: and the importance of conformity with the QHSE requirements. Ensure that the processes needed for the Food Safety System Certification & Quality management system of the company are established, implemented, maintained and update in accordance with FSSC 22000:2017 and ISO 9001: 2015 standards. Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified QHSE procedures or legal requirements: Co-ordinates activities of Food Safety and Quality Assurance in the factory. Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy on assigned jobs Ensuring that all Manufacturing procedures / specifications conform to statutory requirements. Clearly communicate changes in group quality policies to relevant colleague’s cross- functionally and ensure they are properly trained and capable to execute same. Requirements: Experience: 8–10 years relevant work experience: within the FMCG Industry. At least, three (3) Years’ experience: leading an agile and motivated team. Minimum qualification and experience: A good university degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science/Technology or any Pure Sciences. Knowledge & Experience: Knowledge of SOP Design & Coordination Experience: leading and/or coordinating internal/external Process Audit/Evaluation. Knowledge of local and international quality & food safety regulations Good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Experience: implementing global quality standards (e.g SQF). Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices Skills: Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills Leadership–ability to coach, train and lead motivated team Problem Solving Skills Competent in data analytics tools and reporting Training and Facilitation Skills. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job title as the subject of the email. Note: If your competence, career goals and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements: of this job role. View all Jobs in Nigeria Agbara and 1 other location Agbara , Ogun State