Quality Controller – Food Manufacturing

About the role

The Quality Controller/Assurance supports the QA Manager by performing laboratory and in‑process quality checks to ensure raw materials, packaging, and finished products meet food safety and quality standards. The role also handles documentation, compliance activities and assists with quality‑related administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and testing of raw materials, packaging and finished products against approved specifications.
• Perform routine in‑process quality checks on production lines and report non‑conformances to the QA Manager.
• Capture, verify and maintain written and electronic quality and food safety records with accurate traceability.
• Apply laboratory, hygiene and factory procedures in line with GMP, HACCP, AIB and site food safety requirements.
• Carry out internal GMP, housekeeping and foreign‑matter inspections and report findings.
• Support product acceptability decisions by providing accurate test results and inspection findings.
• Participate in investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with quality‑related administrative tasks, documentation control and follow‑up actions as assigned.

Required profile

• Grade 12 NSC or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in food production.
• Familiarity with food safety standards such as FSSC and AIB.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint