This position is responsible for execution and management of KWAL’s ISO standards certifications, legal and statutory compliance requirements for alcoholic beverage manufacturing plant, Heineken requirements per Heineius/ Heiquiest as well as the internal KWAL’s standards and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee effective implementation of KWAL’s Quality Management System across operations.
• Develop and update the QA/QC policies, procedures, protocols and checklists in line with the requirement of Food safety and QMS standards.
• Conduct regular planned Internal and 3rd party audits to assess compliance with the QMS requirements.
• Ensure effective management of Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs) including Pest Control, Waste Management on site, Drainage systems opening & cleaning routines, Equipment and Personal Hygiene, medical checks, Calibrations services for equipment and Supply of utilities.
• Develop and update the policies, procedures, protocols and checklists in line with the requirement of Food safety management systems.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science /Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Experience in the FMCG industry or manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Practical experience in the use of MS packages and ERP systems.

• Oversee effective implementation of KWAL’s Quality Management System across operations.
• Develop and update the QA/QC policies, procedures, protocols and checklists in line with the requirement of Food safety and QMS standards.
• Conduct regular planned Internal and 3rd party audits to assess compliance with the QMS requirements.
• Ensure effective management of Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs) including Pest Control, Waste Management on site, Drainage systems opening & cleaning routines, Equipment and Personal Hygiene, medical checks, Calibrations services for equipment and Supply of utilities.
• Develop and update the policies, procedures, protocols and checklists in line with the requirement of Food safety management systems.

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science /Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ or a related field.