Manufacturing

Quality Control Assistant At Kinangop Dairy Limited

Kinangop Dairy Limited·Nyandarua, kenya·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 3, 2026

Job Purpose

  • To ensure our products meet quality standards by inspecting, testing, and documenting findings.

Main Responsibilities

  • Inspecting Materials & Products: Conduct routine inspections of incoming materials and inprocess production to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory guidelines;
  • Testing: Perform functional/processing suitability testing on products and ingredients; and
  • Documentation & Reporting: Meticulously record inspection results and non-conformances, creating reports that support quality audits, traceability, and corrective actions

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology or Microbiology with at least one-year experience in quality control strongly preferred, OR
  • A diploma in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology with at least 2 years' experience in quality control strongly preferred.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills;
  • Ability to thrive working collaboratively with senior colleagues, solve problems independently and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess a strong work ethic, ability to work in teams and implement and test solutions.
  • Knowledge of the HACCP approach or other management systems relevant to a food industry.
  • If you have worked in the Dairy industry in the same similar role will be an added advantage.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tohumanresources@kinangopdairy.co.ke

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Kinangop Dairy Limited

Location

Nyandarua, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

October 3, 2026

Created

October 2, 2026

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