Colossu Investments Limited, an agro commodities export company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Ilesa, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Factory Head
Job Purpose
To lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the factory's Quality Management and Food Safety Management Systems, ensuring the production of safe, high-quality cashew kernels that consistently meet international export standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
The role provides technical leadership in quality assurance, food safety certification, in-line process control, and continuous quality improvement across the entire production process.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain the factory's Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
Lead the implementation, certification, and maintenance of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Organic Certification, BRCGS, and other customer or regulatory requirements.
Establish effective in-line quality control systems across all processing stages, including RCN receiving, steaming, shelling, drying, peeling, grading, packing, and storage.
Ensure compliance with kernel grading standards, export specifications, GMP, GHP, sanitation, hygiene, and food safety requirements.
Monitor raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, laboratory testing, moisture control, grade conformity, and packaging quality.
Lead internal audits, certification audits, customer audits, supplier quality assessments, and regulatory inspections.
Manage product traceability, recall readiness, non-conformance investigations, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, customer complaints, export rejections, and process variability.
Develop SOPs, quality documentation, and food safety procedures while training employees on quality and food safety systems.
Lead and develop the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Laboratory, Hygiene, and Food Safety teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Product Conformity Rate
Export Rejection Rate
Customer Complaint Rate
Certification & Audit Compliance
In-Line Quality Compliance
Food Safety Incident Rate
CAPA Closure Rate
Supplier Quality Performance
Product Traceability Effectiveness
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Professional certifications such as HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or BRCGS are highly desirable.
Compulsory: Must Have Worked in Cashew Processing Factory as Quality Assurance Manager
Experience:Minimum of 7 years experience in food manufacturing Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a management role.
Hands-on experience in cashew processing and managing internationally recognized food safety certification projects is strongly preferred.
Technical Competencies:Cashew Processing Technology
In-Line Quality Control
HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000 & BRCGS
Food Safety & Quality Management Systems
Kernel Grading & Export Quality Standards
Internal Auditing & Root Cause Analysis
Laboratory & Supplier Quality Management
Traceability & Recall Systems
Continuous Improvement (Lean/5S)
Behavioral Competencies:Leadership
Technical Expertise
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Communication
Problem Solving
Coaching & Team Development.
Salary Range
N700,000 – N900,000 per month, depending on qualifications, certifications, and relevant experience.
Accommodation:Available.
Application Closing Date10th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the email.
