Quality Assurance Manager Job Tropical Heat

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Tropical Heat is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality and food safety functions across snacks, spices, and seasonings. The role involves implementing HACCP, ISO, FSSC, and GMP standards, managing lab operations, and conducting audits. Requires 7-10 years of FMCG food manufacturing experience and a Bachelor's in Food Science or related field.

• Lead quality and food safety for snacks, spices, and seasonings.
• Oversee HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP compliance and audits.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Minimum 7-10 years FMCG quality experience.

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Date Posted: 10/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Management Employer: Tropical Heat Industry: Quality Control Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 24/07/2026 Summary: Looking for a quality control job in Kenya? Tropical Heat is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager skilled in quality compliance, food safety standards, and manufacturing audits. Summary The Company is seeking a highly experienced Head of Quality and Food Safety to lead all quality and food safety functions across snacks, spices, seasonings, herbs, and new product categories. This role ensures that all products meet the highest standards of purity, consistency, legality, and safety. The Head of Quality and Food Safety will oversee QA, QC, laboratory functions, food safety systems, and certification standards, while driving a culture of continuous improvement across the factory. Key Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System. Ensure full compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, regulatory requirements, and internal standards. Oversee raw material assessment, in-process controls, finished product approval, and release procedures. Strengthen traceability, batch integrity, documentation accuracy, and allergen management. Manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, micro testing, and quality control checkpoints. Investigate quality deviations, complaints, and non-conformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Conduct internal audits and manage external audits, including certification renewals. Collaborate with Production, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, and Supply Chain to uphold quality and food safety standards. Lead training and awareness programmes on hygiene, quality, and food safety for all staff. Monitor sanitation, hygiene, pest control, and environmental conditions across the facility. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product consistency, waste reduction, and operational excellence. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field. Minimum 7 to 10 years’ quality and food safety experience in FMCG food manufacturing. Strong understanding of HACCP, FSSC, ISO, GMP, laboratory processes, and regulatory compliance. Experience in both powder-based and snack products is an added advantage. Strong documentation, audit, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams. Personal Attributes Acts with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility. Brings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to daily work. Maintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all tasks. Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through and documentation. Collaborates well with colleagues, communicates respectfully, and supports a positive team environment. Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to make balanced decisions. Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset. How to Apply Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: Jaggery Quality Assurance Officer Job Tana River… Quality Assurance Assistant Job Unga Group Quality Assurance & Reporting Analyst Job Britam Quality Controller Job Winnie’s Pure Health Nairobi, Kenya 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. You Could Be Our Next Success Story . Read How They Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing GET A JOB FASTER! Applying for a Specific Job? Our recruiters will customise your CV to match the employer's requirements so you can get shortlisted. Customise My CV Used AI to Write Your CV but Not Getting Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for Free CV Review Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? Get assistance from our experienced HR recruiters. Talk to our team for Interview Preparation & Coaching Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Media Jobs NGO Job