On behalf of an internal client,  a leading Avocado processing company, we are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems that ensure products meet established quality standards, customer expectations, food safety requirements, and export market standards. The role is critical in driving quality improvement, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across avocado sourcing, packing, storage, transportation, and oil production operations.

Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a shared-service firm under the Mini Group of Companies, offering specialized recruitment and HR solutions across various industries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Quality Assurance Manager will lead quality assurance operations, oversee quality control activities across the supply chain, manage audits and compliance processes, supervise quality teams, and ensure adherence to local and international food safety and export standards including GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, BRC, phytosanitary regulations, and customer-specific requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

a) Quality Assurance & Food Safety Systems
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems, food safety procedures, and quality standards for avocado maturity, size, colour, firmness, appearance, weight, ripeness, and overall product consistency.

b) Supply Chain Quality Control
Oversee quality control activities across sourcing, harvesting, packing, storage, transportation, and export processes. Conduct routine inspections of incoming produce and monitor post-harvest handling to reduce bruising, spoilage, contamination, and product losses.

c) Compliance, Audits & Certification
Ensure compliance with local and international food safety and export standards. Lead internal quality audits and coordinate external inspections by regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and export clients.

d) Customer Complaints & Corrective Actions
Investigate quality complaints from customers and export partners, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence.

e) Team Leadership & Training
Supervise quality assurance inspectors and quality control staff, assign duties, monitor performance, and train farm workers, packhouse teams, and inspectors on quality standards, hygiene, food safety, and handling procedures.

f) Reporting, Traceability & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, traceability documentation, and certification records. Analyze quality performance data and drive improvements to reduce waste, improve product consistency, increase export acceptance rates, and support sustainability and traceability initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in a quality assurance role within the food processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures, testing methods, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards.
• Experience with quality management systems, laboratory systems, audits, and export compliance is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of quality management systems, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., ISO standards, Lean Management, and continuous improvement methods. Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail, integrity, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced production and export environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and updated CV via
👉 www.minigrp.com/careers

Kindly quote “Quality Assurance Manager” in the subject line.
Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.
Deadline: COB 12th June 2026

NB

We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.
Successful candidates will undergo background checks.