May & Baker, Nigeria Plc was founded on September 4, 1944 as Nigeria’s first pharmaceutical company. It has its origin in England, the United Kingdom where in 1834, three chemists founded Grimwade, May & Pickett, a firm for manufacturing chemicals for pharmaceutical products. In 1839 Grimwade, May & Pickett transformed into May & Baker United Kingdom Limited following some changes in the ownership. May & Baker UK Limited transformed into a mega European conglomerate through a web of mergers and acquisitions over years. Consequently the name of the company has changed at different times and today, only the Nigerian offshoot is known by the original name. In Nigeria the company started as May & Baker (West Africa) Limited at 17A Tinubu Street, Lagos in 1944, a trading outpost to serve the West Coast of Africa. The company relocated to its present site at Ikeja, Lagos state during the Nigerian civil war. In 1976, it built its factory at Ikeja where it began local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. That same year it changed from May & Baker (West Africa) Limited to May & Baker Nigeria Limited In 1979, following the indigenisation decree which required that foreign interests in companies operating in Nigeria be of a minority nature, May & Baker, United Kingdom relinquished 60 per cent of its equity holding in May & Baker Nigeria to Nigerians while retaining 40 per cent. The company’s name was changed to Embechem Nigeria Limited but this was dropped later and the name reverted to May & Baker Nigeria Limited. May & Baker Nigeria Limited became a publicly quoted company following its listing by introduction on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on November 10, 1994 and became May & Baker Nigeria Plc. For many years expatriates sent by the parent company managed May & Baker Nigeria but in 1997, the first indigenous Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Ikemefuna Odumodu, was appointed. In 2002 the foreign partners decided to divest. However, represented by Aventis SA, France, they remained technical associates of May & Baker Nigeria Plc. Following the merger of Aventis and Sanofi, another French firm to form Sanofi Aventis in 2004, the technical relationship transferred between May & Baker Nigeria Plc and Sanofi-Aventis of France. But that relationship was renegotiated in 2005 to give May & Baker Nigeria, the leeway to have its own products. The company thereby began an aggressive expansion and diversification programme since 2005 which has culminated in the creation of new businesses and subsidiaries. In 2005, Biovaccines, a local vaccine production subsidiary was set up in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria. In 2006, the company constructed a multi-billion naira food processing factory, constructed a local plant for the production of anti-retroviral drugs in Nigeria while the construction of a World Health Organization Standard Pharmaceutical production facility was constructed and commissioned on June 27, 2011
Responsibilities
- The primary responsibilities and duties of a QA Officer in this context may include:
Quality Control and Testing:
- Conduct regular testing and analysis of water samples to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Perform chemical, physical, and microbiological tests to assess the quality of water at different stages of the manufacturing process.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay informed about local, national, and international regulations related to water quality standards.
- Ensure that the manufacturing processes adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements.
Documentation and Record-keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all quality control tests and results.
- Prepare and update documentation related to quality assurance procedures, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Process Monitoring:
- Monitor the manufacturing processes to identify any deviations from established quality standards.
- Collaborate with production personnel to address and rectify quality issues promptly.
Calibration and Maintenance:
- Oversee the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Schedule and perform regular inspections of equipment used in quality control processes.
Training and Education:
- Provide training to plant personnel on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Raise awareness about the importance of quality assurance throughout the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance the overall quality of the water manufacturing process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Supplier and Raw Material Evaluation:
- Evaluate and monitor the quality of raw materials and suppliers to ensure that they meet specified standards.
- Collaborate with procurement to address any quality issues related to raw materials.
Customer Complaint Resolution:
- Investigate and address customer complaints related to product quality.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence of quality issues.
Audits and Inspections:
- Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards.
- Implement corrective actions based on audit findings.
Emergency Response:
- Develop and implement emergency response procedures for quality-related issues.
- Ensure readiness for handling unexpected incidents affecting water quality.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of three [3] years of relevant experience in water production.
Method of Application
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