• Position Title: Quality Control Inspector (1 Position)
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
• Category/Department: Manufacturing / Quality Assurance
• Salary: Estimated KES 50,000 – 80,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya for QC inspectors in FMCG manufacturing. Final salary determined by Haco Industries.)

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Introduction

Haco Industries Kenya Limited, one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers supplying personal/home care brands (MIADI, AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs/rulers) and licensed distributor of Palmers across East Africa/COMESA, is recruiting a Quality Control Inspector to monitor/evaluate manufacturing processes/product outputs, ensuring adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and technical specifications.

Requiring a Degree/Diploma in Quality Assurance/Chemistry or related, minimum 2+ years QC inspection in manufacturing, strong analytical/detail skills, and knowledge of QA methodologies/testing procedures, this full-time role demands systematic assessment, documentation, compliance, and collaboration. Ideal for meticulous, problem-solving professionals passionate about product integrity in FMCG, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 100 billion manufacturing sector and Vision 2030’s quality production goals. This role suits proactive, data-driven inspectors ready for impactful contributions in a leading indigenous brand.

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About Haco Industries Kenya Limited

Haco Industries (Kenya) Limited is one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African and COMESA Markets. We are well known as an indigenous Kenyan company that manufactures quality personal and home care brands that include MIADI, AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs, and rulers. We are also the only licensed distributor of Palmers in Kenya. Our desire is to be able to add value to the everyday life of our customers across Africa.

Haco fosters a culture of quality, innovation, and value addition, delivering trusted brands. For Quality Control Inspectors, Haco provides stable FMCG environment, professional growth, and pride in consumer product excellence.

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Job Purpose

To systematically monitor and evaluate manufacturing processes and product outputs, ensuring rigorous adherence to established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and technical specifications.

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Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assessment: Execute comprehensive inspections of raw materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure total compliance with quality benchmarks.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain precise records of inspection findings and promptly escalate any non-conformances or deviations to the Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor.
• Compliance & Safety: Uphold strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and workplace safety protocols to mitigate risk and ensure product integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production teams to investigate root causes of quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and accessibility of all testing and inspection logs.
• Inventory Management: Manage the formal release and status updates of raw materials, components, and finished goods within the SAGE ERP and Warehouse Management System (WMS).

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Academic Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2+ years professional experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, robust analytical capabilities, and a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of QA methodologies, industry tools, and standardized testing procedures.

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Company Culture and Values

Haco Industries fosters a culture of quality, innovation, and customer value, leading FMCG trends. With regional reach, Haco promotes diversity through inclusive brands, encouraging collaboration via production teams. Values of integrity, excellence, and safety guide operations, with Quality Control Inspectors central to product trust.

Haco supports growth with training and responsibility, creating a dynamic workplace. For the Quality Control Inspector, this means ensuring excellence in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Quality Control Inspector position at Haco Industries Kenya Limited.

1. Fill Pre-Application Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vyEBDbEyrUystbSs11BhZUAT7R-uzLZCuimWN5Law1xUNEVKWkpUN01DSFkyWk5OSEVSNEdNVzk2Ty4u&route=shorturl
2. Email Application: Forward CV + copies of application letter, academic/professional certificates, testimonials to jobs@haco.co.ke by January 12, 2026.

Haco Industries is an equal opportunity employer. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as Quality Control Inspector at Haco Industries: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Haco’s Quality Control Inspector, I prioritize applications that demonstrate inspection precision, GMP compliance, and analytical problem-solving in FMCG manufacturing. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 2+ years, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Degree/Diploma and detail skills. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, email/cover, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Inspection Achievement

Why It Works: Recruitors seek proven inspectors—50% of shortlists go to candidates with assessment/metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Inspected 1,000 batches with 98% compliance”) grabs attention, proving your assessment.

CV Example:
“Inspected 1,000 batches as QC Inspector candidate with 98% compliance.”
Why: This showcases your assessment, aligning with comprehensive inspections needs.

Email Example:
“As Chemistry graduate, I evaluated 500 products with 95% benchmark adherence, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s quality benchmarks needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I monitored 50 processes quarterly with 92% integrity, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your assessment with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a batch/compliance metric. Include “Quality Control Inspector” and “inspection precision” in your CV and email. Practice a 30-second interview story.

Tip 2: Highlight Documentation/Reporting with Example

Why It Works: Maintain records/escalate non-conformances is core—recruiters prioritize reporters. A specific example of reporting (e.g., “Documented 200 findings with 95% escalation timeliness”) shows reporting.

CV Example:
“Documented 200 findings as Inspector candidate with 95% escalation timeliness.”
Why: This quantifies your reporting, aligning with precise records needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I reported 150 deviations with 90% supervisor updates, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s promptly escalate needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I logged 40 reports quarterly with 92% accuracy, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your reporting with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Documentation/Reporting & Finding Precision” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to QA Supervisor. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 3: Demonstrate GMP/Safety Compliance with Example

Why It Works: Uphold GMP/safety protocols is mandatory—recruiters prioritize compliant inspectors. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Uphold GMP in 500 inspections with 100% adherence”) shows compliance.

CV Example:
“Uphold GMP in 500 inspections as QC Inspector candidate with 100% adherence.”
Why: This quantifies your compliance, aligning with strict adherence needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I mitigated 150 risks with 95% protocols, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s mitigate risk needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I ensured 40 safeties quarterly with 92% integrity, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your compliance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “GMP/Safety Compliance & Risk Mitigation” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to product integrity. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 4: Highlight Cross-Functional Collaboration with Example

Why It Works: Partner with production/investigate root causes is valued—recruiters prioritize collaborators. A specific example of collaboration (e.g., “Collaborated on 100 issues with 95% corrective actions”) shows collaboration.

CV Example:
“Collaborated on 100 issues as Inspector candidate with 95% corrective actions.”
Why: This quantifies your collaboration, aligning with production teams needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I implemented 150 actions with 90% effectiveness, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s implement corrective needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I partnered 40 teams quarterly with 92% solutions, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your collaboration with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Cross-Functional Collaboration & Root Cause Solutions” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to production. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Data Integrity with Example

Why It Works: Ensure accuracy/accessibility of logs is key—recruiters prioritize data handlers. A specific example of integrity (e.g., “Ensured data integrity for 500 logs with 98% accessibility”) shows integrity.

CV Example:
“Ensured data integrity for 500 logs as QC Inspector candidate with 98% accessibility.”
Why: This quantifies your integrity, aligning with accuracy needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I maintained 200 testing logs with 95% audit-ready, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s accessibility needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I tracked 40 data quarterly with 92% precision, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your integrity with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Data Integrity & Log Accessibility” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to inspection. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 6: Highlight Inventory Management with Example

Why It Works: Manage release/status in SAGE ERP/WMS is valued—recruiters prioritize system users. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed inventory release for 300 items with 95% status updates”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed inventory release for 300 items as Inspector candidate with 95% status updates.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with formal release needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I updated 200 statuses in ERP with 90% accuracy, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s WMS needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I handled 40 inventories quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Inventory Management & ERP/WMS Status” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to raw materials/finished goods. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Attention to Detail with Example

Why It Works: Exceptional attention to detail is required—recruiters prioritize detailed inspectors. A specific example of detail (e.g., “Detailed inspections with 98% defect detection”) shows detail.

CV Example:
“Detailed inspections with 98% defect detection as QC Inspector candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your detail, aligning with exceptional needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I scrutinized 200 assemblies with 95% precision, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s in-process needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I meticulous 40 details quarterly with 92% accuracy, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your detail with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Attention to Detail & Defect Precision” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to raw materials/finished products. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 8: Highlight Analytical/Problem-Solving with Example

Why It Works: Robust analytical/problem-solving is valued—recruiters prioritize solvers. A specific example of solving (e.g., “Solved 100 quality issues with 95% root cause resolution”) shows solving.

CV Example:
“Solved 100 quality issues as Inspector candidate with 95% root cause resolution.”
Why: This quantifies your solving, aligning with robust needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I analyzed 150 deviations with 90% solutions, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s corrective actions needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I resolved 40 problems quarterly with 92% effectiveness, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your solving with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Analytical/Problem-Solving & Root Cause Effectiveness” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to production teams. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 9: Demonstrate QA Methodology Knowledge with Example

Why It Works: Comprehensive knowledge of QA methodologies/tools/testing is required—recruiters prioritize knowledgeable inspectors. A specific example of knowledge (e.g., “Applied QA methodologies in 200 tests with 95% standards”) shows knowledge.

CV Example:
“Applied QA methodologies in 200 tests as QC Inspector candidate with 95% standards.”
Why: This quantifies your knowledge, aligning with comprehensive needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I used 150 tools with 90% procedures, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s standardized testing needs.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I implemented 40 methodologies quarterly with 92% compliance, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your knowledge with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “QA Methodology Knowledge & Tool Procedures” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to industry tools. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, FMCG-Quality Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize inspectors who convey FMCG-quality passion and alignment with Haco’s value addition mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Haco’s goals (e.g., product integrity) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Detail-driven Quality Control Inspector candidate with Diploma Chemistry, 95% inspection excellence, passionate about Haco’s everyday value addition.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Haco’s mission.

Email Example:
“With 90% analytical mastery and GMP adherence, I’m committed to Haco’s trusted brand integrity.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Haco’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Inspector, I ensured 92% product quality, ready to uphold Haco’s consumer excellence.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Haco’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your QC experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% ensured”), and passion for Haco’s mission. Include it in your email’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, diploma. Reference FMCG brands. Follow up via jobs@haco.co.ke emphasizing Haco’s value addition vision.

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