Assistant Manager QC Blending Spirits Distillery East Africa

Hiring | Assistant Manager QC & Blending | Spirits / Distillery

Location: East Africa | Confidential International Opportunity

We are currently supporting a confidential client in the alcoholic beverages industry with the search for an experienced:

Assistant Manager QC & Blending

This is a hands-on technical opportunity for a Quality Control / Quality Assurance professional with strong experience in spirits manufacturing, laboratory testing, blending and new product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing using established methods to ensure product quality and safety.
• Perform sensory evaluation to maintain flavour profiles, consistency and product standards.
• Support new product development (NPD) with technical expertise and quality assurance.
• Work closely with production teams to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP and applicable industry standards/regulations.
• Support blend preparation and quality evaluation across production batches.
• Contribute technical insights towards product innovation and improvement.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for professionals with:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in QC/QA within a distillery or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Mandatory: Hands-on experience specifically with alcoholic beverages / spirits.
• Practical experience in:
• Laboratory testing
• Blend preparation
• Sensory evaluation
• Quality control
• New product development
• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP and quality systems.
• Additional qualifications/certifications in Distillation, Blending or Beverage Innovation will be an advantage.

International Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work with an established organization in the East African beverage manufacturing sector, with exposure to production, quality systems and product development within the spirits division.

Candidates with genuine hands-on distillery experience are particularly encouraged to apply.