Lead Quality Control – Food Manufacturing

About the role

Our client, a well‑established Ghanaian food and lifestyle brand, is seeking a senior Lead Quality Control to oversee product consistency, safety and integrity across its factory operations. Reporting directly to the Proprietor, the role involves designing internal audit programmes, managing the Quality Management System and driving ISO and HACCP certification.

Key responsibilities

• Design and administer a rotating internal audit programme covering production, raw materials, machinery, storage, supply chain and personnel.
• Maintain quality documentation and audit records; lead preparation for regulatory and certification inspections.
• Investigate complaints and non‑conformances, implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
• Analyse audit data to identify trends and advise senior management.
• Identify deficient controls, duplicated effort and non‑compliance with policies and SOPs.
• Design and deliver staff training on hygiene, sanitation and quality standards.
• Prepare and submit formal, evidence‑based audit reports to leadership.

Required profile

• University degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related field.
• 4‑6 years experience in food manufacturing quality assurance, quality control or internal audit, preferably within ISO, HACCP or GMP‑certified environments.
• Experience managing a Quality Management System and leading CAPA or root‑cause investigations.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage staff at all levels.
• Willingness to work both on the factory floor and in an office setting.

Required skills

• Internal audit
• Quality Management System (QMS)
• CAPA implementation
• Root‑cause investigation
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP and GMP standards