Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Control / HSE Officer

Requisition ID: 1321
Location: Nigeria

Job Purpose

• To provide assurance on quality systems across the company’s businesses, establishing controls, verifying input materials, their suppliers and processes that meet world – class standards at FC outlets.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Food Quality Standards:

• Implementation of the raw materials quality Assurance Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and other raw materials at the outlets and PPUs’
• Perform and document processes/corrective action, including follow-up monitoring to gauge the quality of the raw materials and output of production
• Ensure strict conformity to Food Safety standards, cGMP, GHP, and GLP and production procedures at all times to meet set quality standards
• Ensure usage and storage standardization of all chemicals, media and reagents as stipulated in the work instruction manual
• Prompt reporting of all substandard raw materials and production outputs
• Ensure strict compliance on the use of PPE and conformity to Food Safety standards, OHS, and Environmental Management Standard.

Food Analysis:

• Conduct testing of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before usage in the stores
• Conduct of analysis on all fresh consignments supplied to outlet warehouse for sampling for quality integrity conformity
• Carry out periodic spot checks on production processes and raw materials before clearance for use or sales
• Perform analytical tests in the laboratory as assigned by the HSE/QA Manager and immediately report any problems with tests, equipment or results
• Perform laboratory administrative duties by receiving stocks from vendors or suppliers
• Keep recording of analytical results in the appropriate log book and liaise with relevant regulatory authorities when required
• Ensure production and work areas are clean and organized
• Perform routine check-ups and maintenance of lab equipment and monitor the status of food supplies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of Production output complains
• Number of regulatory defaults relating to quality of environmental compliances
• Percentage of production conformance to pre-set quality standards
• Accuracy of quality assurance reports
• Quality of vendor supply materials received
• Turnaround time for analysis
• Percentage  of result precision and record keeping
• Number of customer complaints..

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural / Physical Science or Manufacturing management is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of quality assurance policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry processes.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.