Quality Control Officer – Cassava Starch Processing Industry

We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Quality Control Officer to join our team in a cassava starch processing factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the quality of raw cassava, intermediate products, and finished cassava starch to ensure compliance with established quality standards, production specifications, and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming cassava and other raw materials to ensure they meet the required quality standards.
• Monitor cassava starch production processes, including washing, grating, starch extraction, separation, dewatering, drying, and packaging.
• Conduct quality tests on raw materials, process samples, and finished cassava starch.
• Monitor key product parameters, including moisture content, starch purity, whiteness, pH, viscosity, and other relevant specifications.
• Ensure finished products meet required standards for quality, consistency, packaging, and storage.
• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Identify, document, and report production defects, contamination risks, and quality deviations.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory results, inspections, and quality control reports.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure quality control equipment is properly handled, calibrated, and maintained.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in quality control, preferably in a cassava starch, cassava processing, or food manufacturing industry.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory testing and quality assessment methods.
• Understanding of cassava starch production processes and finished-product quality requirements.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a factory environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with production personnel.
• Willingness to work shifts when required.

Required Skills

• Cassava starch quality testing
• Laboratory analysis and sampling
• Production process monitoring
• Food safety and hygiene compliance
• Quality documentation and reporting
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

Work Location: In person