Job Summary 

Provide management and leadership for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System through the documentation, development, and dissemination of procedures, forms, and work instructions, as well as conducting compliance checks on current systems and processes and implementing corrective actions where required. Provide guidance to the manufacturing plants to ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System through the documentation, development, and dissemination of procedures, forms, and work instructions, as well as conducting compliance checks on current systems and processes and implementing corrective actions where required. Provide guidance to manufacturing plants to ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. Implement Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards within the Quality and Research & Development business areas.

• Drive and serve as the focal person for the implementation of standard systems such as ISO 9001:2015.

• Own quality management across the supply chain and manufacturing operations, ensuring that processes, practices, and records are effective in maintaining product quality specifications.

• Gather and appropriately document non-conformance data and communicate findings to all relevant stakeholders where necessary.

• Implement and support strategies, processes, and programs to achieve Key Business Indicators (KBIs).

• Effectively communicate quality goals and daily as well as long-term objectives to the quality organization through regular meetings.

• Adopt and share best practices both within and outside the company.

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal quality and R&D specifications.

• Motivate, direct, coach, and develop a diverse, high-performing team to achieve established goals and strengthen organizational capability.

• Provide routine training to QA and plant personnel on new or improved formulations, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrate behaviors required for the effective implementation of change initiatives.

• Continuously assess team capabilities, develop training plans, and ensure their execution.

• Foster an environment that supports a strong safety and quality culture.

• Maintain a SAFE ZONE for employees by ensuring all hazards are identified, reported, and eliminated.

• Report all unsafe conditions, near misses, and unsafe behaviors in Enablon in accordance with ZAK standards.

• Report all accidents and incidents within the timelines provided by ZAK, both manually and through Enablon.

• Continuously engage employees through safety talks to create awareness and promote safety practices.

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping within the production unit.

• Manage the Cost of Quality to maximize business impact.

• Develop alternative formulations and working methods to improve operational performance.

• Develop and implement cost optimization processes and practices related to packaging, raw materials, and production processes.

• Develop suppliers and strengthen their capabilities in line with business requirements and ZAK standards/guidelines.

• Ensure regular audits are conducted to identify gaps in supplier performance.

• Implement corrective action plans that provide long-term solutions to systemic problems.

• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards for all supplied materials and items.

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure material performance meets company standards.

• Conduct follow-up, on-site, and desk audits, as required, and maintain communication to improve supplier compliance.

• Engage with relevant regulatory bodies to understand requirements and ensure business compliance with applicable standards.

• Gather and appropriately document non-conformance data and communicate findings with all stakeholders.

• Ensure company product registration and labeling are completed in compliance with applicable regulations and mandatory standards.

• BSC in chemistry/ chemical engineering or other related fields of study.

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in the FMCG industry, in a supervisory or managerial position.

• Quality management expertise ideally from a production engineering background earlier in career.

Application Instructions

Please use the subject line: “Quality Assurance and R&D Manager” when submitting your application.

Candidates who meet the above-required qualifications are invited to submit their CVs via email to 

careers@samanu.com or alemayehu.girma@samanu.com

Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged and will be given preferential consideration, as we highly value diversity.

Only applicants who meet the stated criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026. Job Requirements BSC in chemistry/ chemical engineering or other related fields of study. -Minimum 6 years’ experience in the FMCG industry, in a supervisory or managerial position. How to Apply Interested applicants can submit their CV and relevant documents through the provided e-mail