Site Quality Control Head

Purpose of the Job: 

Every bottle of wine tells a story of craftsmanship, terroir, and meticulous attention to detail. You will bring real-time leadership to our on-site laboratory, oversee in-process monitoring from crush to bottle, and ensure our winery operates safely, cleanly, and seamlessly without sacrificing the artistic integrity of the vintage. This is a role for an analytical leader who loves the science of fermentation, appreciates the craft of winemaking, and knows how to lead a team to maintain flawless standards in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Control team to build a high-performing culture focused on quality, food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the team consistently delivers accurate, reliable, and timely quality results.

• Oversee all quality control activities across raw materials, packaging materials, production processes, laboratory operations, and finished products to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure quality risks are identified, communicated, and effectively managed before they impact product quality or customer satisfaction.

• Manage chemical, microbiological, and sensory laboratory operations to ensure analytical testing is conducted accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved methods and quality standards.

• Ensure laboratory resources, equipment, and personnel are effectively managed to support business and operational needs.

• Work closely with Production and Cellar teams to maintain product quality throughout the winemaking process and provide technical support for process improvement and problem resolution.

• Use quality data and performance trends to support informed decision-making and continuous process optimization.

• Ensure all finished products are thoroughly evaluated and verified against established specifications before release to the market.

• Support product release decisions by providing objective and reliable quality information.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring the winery remains audit-ready and compliant with applicable standards, including ISO 22000 and HACCP requirements.

• Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance assessments while driving the closure of identified gaps.

• Participate in the investigation of quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, laboratory performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• The job holder is responsible to follow all SOPs and safety protocols of the company while doing his/her job.

• Attend weekly and monthly regular team meetings and share thoughts and ideas with colleagues.

• Implementing quality and food safety objectives and clearing non-conformities reported following audits.

• Managing tasks in compliance to the system including infrastructure requirements.

• Communicating new procedures, policies, formats, work instructions and for any changes of raw material, process and product related to QFST and verifying records. 

• Performs other related tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor 

Core Competencies:

• Understanding the requirements of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001.
• Managing time and tasks efficiently while maintaining excellent quality of work
• Ability to read and analyze, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent observational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good oral, written and communication skills.
• Strong teaching, coaching, mentoring skills, willingness to train others.
• Team player with high integrity, values, and a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Adaptability/flexibility to change. 
• Knowledge of health and Safety protocols.

Education: 

• MSC/BSc degree in Food Science and Technology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Biology, Food Science and Post-Harvest Technology, Food Process Engineering, or Food Science and Nutrition.

• Certificate in ISO 22000 FSMS and ISO 9001 QMS is a requirement. 

Experience:

• 6 Years of Work Experience for MSC Degree or 8 Years of Work Experience for BSC Degree preferably in beverage, food industry and technology.

How To Apply

All interested and qualified candidates can apply at Ethiojobs.net by sending non-returnable CV and cover letter on or before June 15, 2026.