Novex Group

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Founded in 2023, Novex Group is a holding company specializing in the production, distribution, and export of a diverse range of consumer products. With a commitment to excellence, we operate in key business areas such as beverages, bread, snacks, confectionery, juice, concentrate, and more.
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Group QC Manager
Department: HSE
Location: Baku
Position Purpose:
The Group QC Manager is responsible for overseeing and standardizing quality control processes across all production facilities to ensure products meet internal and external quality and food safety standards. This role ensures end-to-end quality assurance from raw materials to final products, maintaining compliance with national and international regulations, including AFSA (Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency) requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and improve quality control processes across multiple production locations;
- Ensure quality checks for raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods;
- Supervise and support QC teams across various facilities;
- Ensure compliance with local and international quality standards (ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, etc.);
- Develop, implement, and update quality-related procedures, policies, and documentation;
- Investigate quality deviations during production and take corrective/preventive actions;
- Analyze customer complaints and feedback, and initiate continuous improvement actions;
- Oversee sampling and laboratory testing processes for product quality;
- Prepare and present regular quality performance reports to senior management;
- Lead internal and external audit preparation and execution, including Internal Auditor Training requirements;
- Ensure compliance with AFSA standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control, preferably in FMCG or food production;
- Strong knowledge and experience with food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, etc.);
- Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System is required;
- Completion of Internal Auditor Training is a strong asset;
- Knowledge of and experience with AFSA compliance processes and inspections;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Proven leadership and team management experience;
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
- Willingness to travel between regional sites;
- Fluency in Azerbaijani; working knowledge of English and/or Russian is an asset.
If you are interested and meet the qualifications, we would be glad to hear from you. Please send your CV’s to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button and indicate the job title "Group QC Manager” in the subject line.