We Go Places! How about you?

Location: Nairobi
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 10-02-2026

 

Are you passionate about elevating product quality, driving food safety excellence, and ensuring world‑class manufacturing standards?

We have an interesting opportunity at KWAL! Join our dynamic Quality, Safety, Health & Environment (QSHE) team and play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of our products—every step of the way.

 

A day in the life of a Quality Assurance Analyst:

 

Laboratory analysis and Testing

Analysis of ingredients finished products and monitor manufacturing processes. Managing non-conforming and blocked products. Oversee rework processes. Verifying of equipment hygiene and calibration

 

Quality Assurance

Developing of quality procedures and instructions, inspecting dry goods and packaging materials,  perform hygiene inspections & audits and prevention of cross-contamination.

 

Laboratory Management

You will maintain  & calibrate lab equipment, validate  processing lines as well as ensure lab hygiene, safety and proper waste management.

 

Compliance Management

Conducting process audits and ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, ISO, FSSC, and food safety regulations.

 

Customer Feedback

Track customer feedback, participate in Root Cause Analysis and Support process improvement initiatives.

 

TPM and Continuous Improvement

Support TPM projects and daily improvement activities.

 

Qualifications & Competencies

BSc in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related. Qualified/Lead Auditor: QMS, FSSC v6, ISO 17025. Minimum 4 years’ lab experience in manufacturing or Quality Control. FMCG experience is an added advantage. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. Strong food safety understanding. Knowledge of alcoholic beverage standards. Laboratory management, documentation, and reporting.

 

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) was incorporated in 1969 and over the years KWAL has become a leading East African beverage champion in the manufacturing, exporting and importation of a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. KWAL is a HEINEKEN OpCo.