Quality Assurance Officer (Oil Palm)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer (Oil Palm)

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Agri-business (Oil Palm)
Reporting To: Operations Manager

Role brief

• Ensure consistent product quality and compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all stages of production—from plantation to processing and packaging.
• The role supports operational excellence by driving quality control systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes.
• Identify quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Train staff on quality standards, hygiene, and safety practices.
• Conduct laboratory tests and product quality analysis.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure adherence to quality procedures.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems (QMS).
• Conduct routine inspections across harvesting, milling, processing, and packaging stages.
• Maintain proper documentation of quality records and audit reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality Inspection Coverage = 100%
• Process Deviation Rate 5% monthly
• Product Defect Rate 2% monthly
• Compliance Rate > 95% per quarter
• Customer Complaints 3% monthly
• Audit Non-Conformance Closure Rate > 90%

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years relevant experience in quality assurance within Oil palm plantation, agribusiness, Agro-processing or related industry.
• Professional Certifications
• Experience Requirement
• Relevant certifications in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP)
• Educational Qualifications
• BSc or HND in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field