Quality Control Officer at BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Control Officer

Job ID.: 5816
Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities
Raw & Packaging material Quality Assurance:

• Sample and test packaging and raw materials from suppliers for conformity to set specifications.
• Approve or reject supplied inputs based on their quality status.
• Monitor Shavers Assembly unit.
• Ensure proper storage to avert contamination.
• Reinforce FIFO during issuance and use.

Component Moulding Quality Assurance:

• To ensure line clearance is done to avoid mixing of different materials /master batches /pigments.
• For each production line, prepare a line reference standard of the specified component and submit for review and authentication by the QA Manager.
• Carry out quality checks on all defined parameters for barrels, supports, tubes, buttons, caps, stems to ensure the components manufactured conforms to set specifications.

Ink filling Quality Assurance:

• Ensure line changeovers checks are done before ink fill line starts.
• Take extra measures to avoid change over ink cross contamination
• Evaluate at set time intervals, the defined ink fill attributes (test writing, ink content, writing quality, swedging, Free ink level etc.).
• Identify defects that may impact on the functional attributes of the ink fill (compromise writing /requirements set by LSNL/BIC)
• Capture rejects, scrap data, trend and initiate timely corrective actions.

Customer / consumer complaints and Trade Returns:

• Evaluate and prepare test reports specifying quality status of any complaint and the action to be taken
• Record complaints data, trend and initiate timely corrective actions.

LSNL/BIC Assembly operations (Ball point pens and Shavers):

• Ensure line clearance is done to avoid mixing of different customer orders and relevant check sheet are prepared and signed
• Check and verify that the components and packaging materials issued for product assembly conform to set quality requirements and either approve for use or reject the defective components
• Prepare reports for all test samples collected online
• Carefully examine pen points/shavers, identify for defects that can affect writing and shaving performance
• Prepare a line reference standard for each production line and submit for review and authentication by the QA Manager
• Check the wooden hammers used for manual assembly have good quality rubber on both sides to avoid damaging the point.
• Perform hanging hole test at interval and report accordingly.
• Verify all screen print coupons before start of production. Review screen printed pens against approved sample
• Record rejects, scrap data, trend and initiate timely corrective actions
• Ensure all non-conforming materials are well segregated and properly disposed of
• Ensure that the correct quantities are packed at the weighing area and the correct batches and customer names are well coded as planned
• Bar coding controls - control of issuance to ensure specificity to product, conduct scan testing.

Calibration - Weights & Measures:

• Carry out daily weighing scale checks(calibration)
• Identify & Isolate any faulty equipment’s
• Document calibration results and submit for review
• Set and check of measurement gauges for accurate dimension achievement.

House keeping:

• To keep QA laboratory, tidy always.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with experience.

Benefits
We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of our team members. As a member of Team BIC, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your physical, emotional and financial wellness.  In many of our locations, we offer team members:  

• Competitive compensation and recognition  
• Hybrid work environment and flexible approach to work  
• Retirement and financial savings options  
• Well-being and mental health support 
• Parental leave  
• Physical well-being initiatives and health insurance plans  
• Professional development opportunities 
• Volunteer opportunities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online