Quality Assurance (QA) Manager at Olam Nigeria Limited

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. With operations spanning more than 60 countries, Olam’s value chain covers farming, processing, distribution, and a sourcing network of over 4.8 million farmers.

Driven by its purpose to “Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems,” Olam is committed to addressing the challenges of feeding a growing global population while creating a positive impact for farming communities, the environment, and stakeholders.

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the company ranks among the top 30 largest primary-listed companies by market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

• Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: ₦160,000 – ₦200,000 monthly

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for ensuring that all food products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role is essential in maintaining consumer trust, particularly for fortified and affordable food products targeted at local markets.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures across all production lines (flour, rice, feed, etc.)

Food Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety standards (e.g., NAFDAC, HACCP, ISO standards)

Product Testing & Inspection

• Oversee laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet nutritional and safety requirements

Process Monitoring

• Monitor production processes to identify and correct deviations that may affect product quality

Supplier Quality Management

• Evaluate and approve suppliers of raw materials (e.g., wheat, rice paddy, feed ingredients) to ensure consistent quality

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and quality reports for regulatory and internal use

Training & Awareness

• Train production staff on hygiene, food safety, and quality standards to ensure compliance

Audit Management

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Professional certifications in food safety (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) are an added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Leadership and team management skills
• Good communication and reporting skills

Application Deadline: 11th May, 2026

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: olam.nigerltd@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.