QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER AT D-LIP AFRIFOODS LIMITED

About Company:

D‑LIP Afrifoods Limited is a fast‑growing food processing startup that is focused on premium, responsibly sourced, expertly processed dried fish.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Quality Control Officer ensures that raw materials, in-process items, and finished agro-food products meet the company’s quality standards and food safety requirements.

Core Function

• Raw Material Quality Assurance: Inspect and verify quality of all incoming fish (wild & aquaculture), spices, salt, packaging, and other production materials.
• In-Process Quality Monitoring: Monitor and enforce adherence to SOPs across gutting, cutting, washing, marinating, drying, and packaging lines.
• HACCP Implementation and Monitoring: Ensure the company’s HACCP plan is strictly followed at all critical control points (CCPs) during processing and packaging.
• Finished Goods Verification: Approve finished goods only if they meet defined quality and food safety benchmarks.
• Regulatory Compliance and Audit Readiness: Maintain required documentation and support senior management in audit engagements with SON, NAFDAC, FDF, and others.
• Quality Documentation and Reporting: Maintain logs and batch samples, issue non-conformance reports, track corrective actions, and support continuous quality improvement.

Requirements:

• BSc Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in food QC/QA roles
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in lab testing procedures and report writing

Salary

Application Closing Date: 22nd December, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: aadewuyi@d-lipafrifoods.com using "QC Officer" as the subject of the email.

Note: Applicants residing in Epe and its environs will be an advantage for this role.