Quality Assurance Manager Job in Kenya

Kentegra Biotechnology Limited, a manufacturing company located in the EPZ Athi River with a presence in Nakuru that focuses on the processing of pyrethrum is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager who will be based at our Processing Factory currently located at the EPZ Athi River.

The Key roles for this position are to:-

Ensure National and county regulatory requirements for general operations and specific products manufactured are complied with

Implement the company strategy for new product development is carried out;

Ensure compliance with total quality management principles and procedures for all aspects of the company’s operations

Ensure the appropriate quality standards/requirements for all the products being manufactured and sold are adhered to

Ensure there are in place appropriate Health and Safety Management Plans, Environment Management Plans, and Product Quality Plans

Establish the Quality Management Systems in line with regulatory, cGMP requirements, ISO standards and customer expectations.

Implement the Companies management system certification targets: ISO 9001.

Communicate to management and other stakeholders including customers, the regulations and guidelines that impact our business and updating all SoP’s to ensure company operations met these requirements.

Manage the process of product release and where necessary recall.

Manage customer audits and ensure that ensuing action plans are implemented.

Respond appropriately to any customer complaints.

Ensure that production is carried out in compliance with all relevant Statutory Safety Regulations, Company Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Conduct vendor audits and vendor qualification.

Review batch processing records, product quality certificates, batch disposition and product complaints while investigating any deviations and recommending corrective action required.

Monitor raw material quality to ensure that it complied with contracted specifications.

Lead relevant investigations into all incidences or deviations involving quality assurance; Monitor and control actual expenditures against budget.

Qualifications and work experience required for this role


First Degree in Analytical Chemistry from an accredited institution.

At least 4 years relevant hands-on experience in a leadership role in Quality Assurance

High level of accuracy

High level of integrity

Good Interpersonal and Communication skills

Experience in reporting and data presentation

Good in analysis

Ability to make decisions on issues

Proficiency in MS Office and database

Please apply only if you fulfill the above criteria. Email your application as one word/pdf document with the title Quality Assurance Manager to info@kentegrabiotech.com by 26th May 2023.

Suitable female applicants are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted.