Quality Control Operator

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Please Apply by 12th August 2026.

Reporting to: Quality Control and Improvement Supervisor

Location: Dar es Salaam

Role: Permanent

Quality Control Operator

What this position is about :

Monitor the production process and control materials to ensure conformity to product specifications, and perform various material/ product tests during different stages of production. Make recommendations and follow up as prescribed in JTI Quality Standards.

 What will you do:

• Collection and recording of samples for process confirmation and QA analysis as per JTI QA Manual, Quality Plan and Process Control (Physical measurements, visual control) as stipulated in JTI Quality manual and Quality plan.
• Timely provision of  product quality feedback report at the end of each shift to the rest of Quality team and MP technical team in order to support proper planning of corrective / preventive actions.
• Investigate source of non conformities in line with QUIP procedure/Work instructions, Conduct Initial Problem Solving (IPS) and comply to Local Integrated Management System (IMS) and JTI Quality Management System (JTI QMS).
• Follow up Change Over procedure in pre-production, start-up, material tests, prototype activities  to avoid NTM and blend mix up in collaboration with shift supervisors, machine operators and technicians. Ensuring Quality Trigger risk assessment and compliance to actions plan as per risk
• Ensure that all QC instruments are operational and calibration checks are performed as per instrument manual and relevant procedures. Report Non-conforming equipments to QC Technical Support and confirm product after machine maintenance.
• Perform proper inspection of all incoming materials from receiving warehouse before use at production.
• Conduct Quality Behaviour Observation (QBOS) as per QBOS standards and conductiong dialogue for any unfavourable behaviours to ensure consistancy product quality as per JTI QMS
• Perform data collection, recording, analysis and timely reporting for any allocated projects e.g. New Product Developmet, Process control, machine qualification, Equipment Calibration; using defined QC database.
•  Responsible for care of the health and safety of yourself and of others.

Who are we looking for - Requirements:

• BSc (Engineering/ Food Technology/ Chemistry and Biology/ Laboratory Technology and/ or any other equivalent qualification)
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• 2 years or work  experience 
• Basic computer skills (especially Excel and Access)

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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