Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Ltd and India’s Strides Arcolabs Ltd,a NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals N...
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Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Summary
The Senior Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing quality control and assurance frameworks across production, operations, or service workflows.
The role ensures that raw materials, in-process operations, and finished outputs consistently meet established company specifications, statutory regulations (such as SON, NAFDAC, or industry equivalents), and international quality standards (e.g., ISO, GMP).
Key Responsibilities
Quality Policy Implementation: Develop, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality manuals across all operational lines.
Process & Product Inspection: Supervise routine in-process checks, laboratory testing (where applicable), raw material evaluation, and finished product verification to prevent defects and minimize waste.
Audit & Compliance Management: Lead internal quality audits, coordinate external regulatory inspections, and ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions: Identify quality issues, investigate root causes of defects or customer complaints, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Team Leadership & Training: Train junior QA/QC staff, production teams, and operational units on quality awareness, compliance mandates, and best practices.
Reporting & Analytics: Maintain accurate quality inspection records and submit comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly performance dashboards and reports to management.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sciences, Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience: 3 to 6 years of proven hands-on experience in a quality assurance/control role, preferably within a manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or corporate operational environment in Lagos.
Certifications: Professional certifications or training in ISO standards, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HSE, or Six Sigma are distinct advantages.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with local regulatory frameworks (NAFDAC, SON, etc.).
Excellent report writing, documentation, and data analysis skills.
High attention to detail and strong supervisory capabilities.
Salary N200,000 - N250,000 per month.