Quality Controller

About the role

Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa is seeking a Quality Controller to join its manufacturing team in Dar es Salaam. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Technologist, the role focuses on performing analyses, interpreting results and driving problem‑solving activities to ensure product quality.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled laboratory analyses, record data in Infinity or Excel and perform trend analysis to identify issues.
• Review analysis results daily, communicate findings to lab technicians, production management and operations teams, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Facilitate problem‑solving sessions using techniques such as FFA, develop action plans, assign responsibilities and track gaps.
• Provide coaching and training to lab and production staff on quality standards and conduct quality audits.
• Maintain instrumentation according to the maintenance schedule, troubleshoot equipment and verify proper functioning.

Required profile

• B.Sc. degree in Food Science and Technology, Laboratory Science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a food processing plant, preferably in a bottling environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Infinity and Achiever quality systems.
• Strong laboratory analysis and equipment maintenance skills.
• Experience using Excel for data recording and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and problem‑solving techniques (e.g., FFA).