Quality Assurance & Quality Control Associate

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Intermediate
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Quality Control, Quality Control Reporting, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

About Konjo Foods

Konjo Foods is an Ethiopian food manufacturing company specializing in chili sauces, condiments, and innovative food products. As we expand our production capacity and enter new markets, food safety and consistent product quality remain central to our operations.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance & Quality Control Associate to support our food safety and quality management activities. The associate will gain practical experience in manufacturing quality control and contribute to implementing internationally recognized food safety management systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Conduct routine quality checks on raw materials, processing operations, and finished products.
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain production quality records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Support the implementation of HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety management systems.
• Assist in identifying quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Support internal audits and food safety training activities.

Qualifications
• Educational background in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of food safety principles, GMP, and quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with HACCP or ISO 22000 is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Gain
• Hands-on experience in food safety and quality assurance.
• Practical exposure to HACCP and ISO 22000 implementation.
• Experience with quality documentation, inspections, and continuous improvement.