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Quality Controller
2026-03-20T10:39:15+00:00
BAT
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Manufacturing
Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
ZMW
MONTH
2026-03-29T17:00:00+00:00
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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Accountabilities

  • Monitors quality performance at the factory through laboratory tests and conducts spot checks during production run on SMD and conduct quality checks
  • Monitors Product Quality performance against Compliance to Specifications and compile shift report and issues for escalation Quality Team Lead
  • Verify and sign off brand change over in accordance to procedure (ensuring line clearance for previous brand and confirmation of the next brand on the BOM)
  • Guarantee that the quality requirements for customers / end-markets are met, ensuring that the Factory has the correct level of information and analysis to improve Product & Processes.
  • Review and action SD’s graphs during line walkabouts on shift and advising line adjustment when required
  • Review Specifications with PT/OP during change-over
  • Conduct Menthol analysis during start-up
  • Drive reduction of Non-Conforming Products by managing isolations during shift as well asensure isolated/ blocked product and previous brand materials are labelled, is
  • Monitor weevil traps to ensure risk is managed as per approved procedure;
  • Ensure excellent house keeping to avoid infestation risks
  • Perform monthly Vista tests as aligned in Quality Assessment Tool
  • Monitor incoming materials and outgoing FG to ensure and maintain product integrity and quality
  • Support the innovation agenda in the area ensuring specifications are understood and met
  • Ensure deployment and understanding of all Quality standards
  • Process capability enhanced >> Improved Q2S and Q2C per machine/area/blend
  • Ensure warehouses are monitored for climatic conditions in order to maintain material and product quality
  • Ensure machines are constantly monitored and maintenance tasks are carried out to ensure accuracy on test results obtained
  • Drive reduction of Man Coco and Customer Complaints per machine/ area level
  • Any other duties as outlined by line Manager

EHS Objectives

  • Ensure Compliance with EHS requirements as communicated;
  • Report all potential hazards to supervisor/EHS representative;
  • Adhere to company EHS disciplinary procedures;
  • Report all incidents / accidents to supervisor/EHS representative on day of occurrence;
  • All identified Hazards reported to Line Manager within 24 hours (unsafe acts or conditions);
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, as well as the Disciplinary Code and Guidelines;
  • Ensure 100% attendance in all prescribed training modules, as well as ad hoc awareness programs;
  • Understand the Company Accident / Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure to ensure your own safety;
  • Propose suggestions for EHS Improvements.

Essential EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

  • Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English.
  • Highly aware of the environment to be able to quickly detect any non-conformities / potential risks to product quality.
  • Ability to work and deliver under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Personal Integrity and Honesty

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

  • Computer skills in MS Office and ERP System (preferentially SAP)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage vast amounts of data
  • Strong understanding of quality processes and systems
  • Strong attention to detail

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

Education

  • Minimum diploma level in a science or applied science
  • 1-2-years’ experience in FMCG in a quality control environment
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing and quality management principles.
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Statistical process control experience and added advantage

What we offer you?

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

  • Monitors quality performance at the factory through laboratory tests and conducts spot checks during production run on SMD and conduct quality checks
  • Monitors Product Quality performance against Compliance to Specifications and compile shift report and issues for escalation Quality Team Lead
  • Verify and sign off brand change over in accordance to procedure (ensuring line clearance for previous brand and confirmation of the next brand on the BOM)
  • Guarantee that the quality requirements for customers / end-markets are met, ensuring that the Factory has the correct level of information and analysis to improve Product & Processes.
  • Review and action SD’s graphs during line walkabouts on shift and advising line adjustment when required
  • Review Specifications with PT/OP during change-over
  • Conduct Menthol analysis during start-up
  • Drive reduction of Non-Conforming Products by managing isolations during shift as well asensure isolated/ blocked product and previous brand materials are labelled, is
  • Monitor weevil traps to ensure risk is managed as per approved procedure;
  • Ensure excellent house keeping to avoid infestation risks
  • Perform monthly Vista tests as aligned in Quality Assessment Tool
  • Monitor incoming materials and outgoing FG to ensure and maintain product integrity and quality
  • Support the innovation agenda in the area ensuring specifications are understood and met
  • Ensure deployment and understanding of all Quality standards
  • Process capability enhanced >> Improved Q2S and Q2C per machine/area/blend
  • Ensure warehouses are monitored for climatic conditions in order to maintain material and product quality
  • Ensure machines are constantly monitored and maintenance tasks are carried out to ensure accuracy on test results obtained
  • Drive reduction of Man Coco and Customer Complaints per machine/ area level
  • Any other duties as outlined by line Manager
  • Ensure Compliance with EHS requirements as communicated;
  • Report all potential hazards to supervisor/EHS representative;
  • Adhere to company EHS disciplinary procedures;
  • Report all incidents / accidents to supervisor/EHS representative on day of occurrence;
  • All identified Hazards reported to Line Manager within 24 hours (unsafe acts or conditions);
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, as well as the Disciplinary Code and Guidelines;
  • Ensure 100% attendance in all prescribed training modules, as well as ad hoc awareness programs;
  • Understand the Company Accident / Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure to ensure your own safety;
  • Propose suggestions for EHS Improvements.
  • Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English.
  • Highly aware of the environment to be able to quickly detect any non-conformities / potential risks to product quality.
  • Ability to work and deliver under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Personal Integrity and Honesty
  • Computer skills in MS Office and ERP System (preferentially SAP)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage vast amounts of data
  • Strong understanding of quality processes and systems
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Minimum diploma level in a science or applied science
  • 1-2-years’ experience in FMCG in a quality control environment
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing and quality management principles.
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Statistical process control experience and added advantage
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Vacancy title:
Quality Controller

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
BAT

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, March 29 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Accountabilities

  • Monitors quality performance at the factory through laboratory tests and conducts spot checks during production run on SMD and conduct quality checks
  • Monitors Product Quality performance against Compliance to Specifications and compile shift report and issues for escalation Quality Team Lead
  • Verify and sign off brand change over in accordance to procedure (ensuring line clearance for previous brand and confirmation of the next brand on the BOM)
  • Guarantee that the quality requirements for customers / end-markets are met, ensuring that the Factory has the correct level of information and analysis to improve Product & Processes.
  • Review and action SD’s graphs during line walkabouts on shift and advising line adjustment when required
  • Review Specifications with PT/OP during change-over
  • Conduct Menthol analysis during start-up
  • Drive reduction of Non-Conforming Products by managing isolations during shift as well asensure isolated/ blocked product and previous brand materials are labelled, is
  • Monitor weevil traps to ensure risk is managed as per approved procedure;
  • Ensure excellent house keeping to avoid infestation risks
  • Perform monthly Vista tests as aligned in Quality Assessment Tool
  • Monitor incoming materials and outgoing FG to ensure and maintain product integrity and quality
  • Support the innovation agenda in the area ensuring specifications are understood and met
  • Ensure deployment and understanding of all Quality standards
  • Process capability enhanced >> Improved Q2S and Q2C per machine/area/blend
  • Ensure warehouses are monitored for climatic conditions in order to maintain material and product quality
  • Ensure machines are constantly monitored and maintenance tasks are carried out to ensure accuracy on test results obtained
  • Drive reduction of Man Coco and Customer Complaints per machine/ area level
  • Any other duties as outlined by line Manager

EHS Objectives

  • Ensure Compliance with EHS requirements as communicated;
  • Report all potential hazards to supervisor/EHS representative;
  • Adhere to company EHS disciplinary procedures;
  • Report all incidents / accidents to supervisor/EHS representative on day of occurrence;
  • All identified Hazards reported to Line Manager within 24 hours (unsafe acts or conditions);
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, as well as the Disciplinary Code and Guidelines;
  • Ensure 100% attendance in all prescribed training modules, as well as ad hoc awareness programs;
  • Understand the Company Accident / Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure to ensure your own safety;
  • Propose suggestions for EHS Improvements.

Essential EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

  • Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English.
  • Highly aware of the environment to be able to quickly detect any non-conformities / potential risks to product quality.
  • Ability to work and deliver under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Personal Integrity and Honesty

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

  • Computer skills in MS Office and ERP System (preferentially SAP)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage vast amounts of data
  • Strong understanding of quality processes and systems
  • Strong attention to detail

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

Education

  • Minimum diploma level in a science or applied science
  • 1-2-years’ experience in FMCG in a quality control environment
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing and quality management principles.
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Statistical process control experience and added advantage

What we offer you?

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, March 29 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 20-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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