ROSAPARKS Senegal for a company specialized in the industry, a Quality Manager.
Main duties
The position holder applies the control processes and guarantees the quality as well as regulatory compliance of raw materials, process parameters, packaging and products. It coordinates the analysis of samples and tests in accordance with company policies and guidelines defined by the Director of Food Safety and the Plant Manager, to ensure the execution of quality standards and regulatory affairs, and to guarantee the safety and compliance of products.
Main activities
Prepare the department's budget forecasts in collaboration with the Plant Manager, to meet quality commitments, correct deviations and implement the necessary measures for their execution.
Propose and verify the updating of specifications for raw materials, packaging, finished products, etc., in order to adapt them to production processes and ensure product quality.
Prepare and update plant-specific procedures (HACCP, DDD...), according to the guidelines of the company's quality manual.
Process and respond to all complaints from public administration, consumers and customers, in order to ensure proper attention and response.
Coordinate and supervise quality control activities related to raw materials, finished products and ancillary services (EDAR, water treatment, etc., whether specific to the company or from suppliers and subcontractors), in order to ensure compliance with established quality control standards.
Monitor and control the approval process and the execution of specifications for raw materials, packaging, finished products, etc., reporting repetitive disputes and/or trends that may affect product quality.
Collaborate, coordinate and carry out the proposed tests to obtain new products or adapt current products to customer requirements.
Supervise and monitor the status of all plant quality standards under the guidance of the Plant and Food Safety Manager. Implementation of the SMQ/SMSDA documentation system in collaboration with RQHSA.
Analyze the regulatory landscape, proactively monitor and respond to new national or regional laws (or their updates) that may affect technical aspects of our products.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Quality levels; refunds or rejections due to quality problems; defect rate per supplier or per finished product; response time in the preparation of reports for finished products and raw materials, according to specifications and established deadlines; audit results.
Required skills
Hard skills: knowledge of regulations on culinary products, chocolate, margarines and the hazards associated with products; mastery of the HACCP method; mastery of the requirements of ISO 22000:2005; mastery of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015; mastery of Word, Excel and PowerPoint software; local and international food laws and regulations.
Soft skills (managerial skills): ability to supervise and lead a service; ability to work as a team; sense of rigour and initiative; taste for dialogue and exchange; ability to work under pressure.
Profile sought (knowledge; experience)
Education / Qualifications: university degree, engineer or higher.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in similar quality control and regulatory affairs positions in the food or consumer sector. Languages: English (intermediate level).
Application file
Your application file must be composed of your CV and a cover letter in PDF format, to be sent to the address: (visible address once connected), mentioning the position in subject "MANAGER QUALITY", no later than October 30, 2026.
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