2023 Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor

About us

MoringaConnect (DBA True Moringa) is an MIT-Harvard spinout on a mission to use underutilized superfoods to improve the lives of rural farmers and to meet the wellness needs of underserved customers. We’re starting with moringa - a superfood tree more nutritious than kale and moisturizing than argan. We use the moringa tree's seed oil to create skincare products (face, lip, & body care) and its leaf powder to create wellness products (supplements, beverages, & snacks). Our branded products are sold in-person, online, and in retail in Ghana (Melcom, Farmer’s Market, Relish, MIG Mart) and in the USA (Whole Foods, Costco, Pharmaca, Amazon). We also serve as a private label and bulk ingredient supplier for fast growing brands using moringa in Africa, North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 2014, we have served 5,000 women and family farmers, and planted 3 million moringa trees in Ghana. We are hiring top talent to accelerate our growth and impact.

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This is a rolling hire (i.e. applications are being reviewed in real time) so apply as soon as possible. Apply using this google form link: https://forms.gle/v9P1grFgAzq2vwpE7 
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Your Role:

• One Sentence: Manage in-house lab and daily testing for all bulk and packaged food and cosmetic products.
• Reporting Location: our factory in Nsawam, Eastern Region

Responsibilities/Inputs:

• Work with QA manager to build an in-house lab and testing protocol for food and cosmetic products (including but not limited to APC, Mold, Yeast, E.coli, Salmonella)  
• Coordinate with external labs for independent testing
• Perform quality control procedures daily such as color analysis, moisture analysis, weight, temperature, and other tests for physical and microbiology parameters
• Ensure lab is consistently stocked with testing supplies 
• Maintain detailed records of lab tests and results and retention samples 
• Work with QA manager and Manufacturing Manager to maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with FDA, GSA, EPA, and GMP standards 

Owned Metrics/Outputs:

• Lab analysis completed for all batches of manufactured and aggregated product 

In the first month you will: 

• Work with manufacturing team to build an in-house lab and testing protocols   
• Understand production line and familiarize yourself with all processes
• Understand SOPs, HACCP Plan, and Organic production
• Understand all records and documentation that aides our conformity with the above-mentioned food safety management systems
• Perform quality control procedures such as color analysis, moisture analysis, weight, temperature, and other tests for physical and microbiology parameters
• Release finished products upon confirmation that the results comply with standards

In the first 3 months you will:

• Work with manufacturing and QA team to improve SOPs and manage any abnormality observed in the production
• Suggest  improvements to systems and procedures to improve quality and food safety outcomes
• Run trainings for team members to improve quality and food safety outcomes
• Work with manufacturing and QA team to prepare team for both internal and certification audits

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits & Perks
• Company SSNIT contribution: 13% of gross/month
• Company Tier 3 contribution: 0.5% of gross/month
• Leave (20 days): 15 days paid annual leave; 5 days paid personal days/casual leave
• Private Health Insurance
• Gadgets: company laptop, phone
• All-expense-paid company travel & professional development opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing company making a positive impact in the lives of rural farmers and our customers