Quality Control Officer At BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, affordability, and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, and 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 need 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 Shaver’s 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 /masterbatches/pigments.
• For each production line, prepare a line reference standard of the specified component and submit it for review and authentication by the QA Manager.
• Carry out quality checks on all defined parameters for barrels, supports, tubes, buttons, caps, and stems to ensure the components manufactured conform to set specifications.

Ink filling Quality Assurance:

• Ensure line changeover checks are done before the 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, and trends, and initiate timely corrective actions.

Customer/consumer complaints and Trade Returns:

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

LSNL/BIC Assembly operations (Ball point pens and Shaver’s):

• Ensure line clearance is done to avoid mixing of different customer orders and relevant check sheets 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, and identify defects that can affect writing and shaving performance
• Prepare a line reference standard for each production line and submit it 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 tests at intervals and report accordingly.
• Verify all screen print coupons before the start of production. Review screen-printed pens against the 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
• Barcoding 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
• Document calibration results and submit them for review
• Set and check measurement gauges for accurate dimension achievement.

Housekeeping:

• 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
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