Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Supervisor / Microbiologist position available at Komari Beverage in Cheki /Deber Birehan, Amhara. FMCG and Manufacturing jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor / Microbiologist is responsible for supervising quality systems and conducting microbiological testing to ensure beverage products meet safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities 

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority. Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems, and equipment operational procedures. 

• Direct the analysis of formal test results in order to discover and report any defects and threats that could lead to health issues.

. Quality Assurance Supervision

• Supervise daily quality checks on raw materials, production process, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety regulations, and company standards.
• Monitor and verify adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead, train, and coach QA inspectors on daily tasks and quality monitoring.
• Document non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications.

2. Microbiological Testing & Monitoring

• Conduct microbiological analysis on raw materials, in-process, finished products, and water (TPC, yeast & mold, coliforms, pathogens).
• Perform environmental monitoring (surface swabs, air sampling, and equipment hygiene checks).
• Monitor personnel hygiene through hand swab tests and compliance inspections.
• Verify the effectiveness of sanitation and cleaning programs.
• Conduct shelf-life studies and monitor microbial stability of products.
• Provide microbiological clearance for batch release.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain laboratory records, certificates of analysis (CoA), and QA reports.
• Record and trend microbiological results to identify risks and improvement areas.
• Report deviations and recommend preventive measures to the QA Manager.

4. Continuous Improvement & Training

• Train production and QA staff on microbiological sampling, GMP, hygiene, and food safety practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis for spoilage, contamination, or consumer complaints.
• Support validation of new microbiological methods and technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in product safety and quality.

• BSc Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, or Food Engineering, and other related fields.

The requirements specify a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience across two distinct but related areas:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Microbiologist in the food or beverage industries.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) supervision.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and quality management systems.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

How To Apply

Those who meet the above requirements can submit their CV to the following link

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Link

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply