Quality Analyst Trainee
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time
- Years of experience: 1 to 3 years
- Activity: Baking
- Contract type: Internship – Stage
Company Description
As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.
Job Description
Reporting to the QSHE Manager, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of quality in all operations and supporting continuous improvement of quality systems at Lesaffre Kenya.
Your missions will be:
- Performing quality control tests on raw materials, packaging materials and final products
- Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company standards
- Conducting daily quality assurance inspections and report any deviations
- Monitoring and enforcing hygiene standards across all departments
- Assisting in managing supplier non-conformities and deviations
- Supporting the customer satisfaction program by tracking issues and ensuring corrective action
- Conducting internal quality audits
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, audits and corrective actions
- Supporting the development of quality procedures to strengthen quality systems
- Assisting in product release for dispatch
- Participating in pest control activities to maintain a safe production environment
- Undertaking specific assignments related to Health, Safety and Environment
- Preparing regular performance and progress reports
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in food science, industrial chemistry or a related field, you have ideally a first experience of 1 year in quality in the food manufacturing industry.
Technical skills:
- Ability to identify alternative courses of action when necessary
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including preparation, handling, and storage of food
- Basic knowledge of quality assurance principles
- Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, ISO standards and workplace safety practices
Soft skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Time management and organizational abilities
- Attention to detail and results
- Hands-on approach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Information
To join us is :
- Being part of an organization with human-centered values
- Sharing our mission of nourishing and protecting the planet
- Advancing your career in a diverse and rewarding work environment