CHESTERFIELD NYADROH
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Quality Assurance and Food Safety professional with over 3 years of progressive experience in food manufacturing, leading quality systems across multiple product categories, including water production, powdered formulations, oilseed processing, and root-crop–based products. Experienced in supplier qualification and onboarding, raw material risk management (including aflatoxin control), physico-chemical laboratory oversight, and ISO 9001:2015-aligned Quality Management Systems. Proven ability to integrate supplier quality, production controls, laboratory testing, and documentation systems to ensure consistent product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Skilled in internal auditing, CAPA implementation, process monitoring, and cross-functional leadership within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Control Officer
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (Voltic GH)
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2025.03 - 2026.03
- Ensure that all employees follow safety protocols while working at dangerous areas or with materials.
- Conduct routine inspections and audits to evaluate compliance with established quality standards.
- Provide technical expertise in the interpretation of quality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Complete supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms.
- Escalate problems and concerns to management. for necessary actions and decision-making.
- Interpret test results by comparing them to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release.
- Collect and analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, evaluating protocols and suggesting improvements as needed.
- Spearhead quality assurance initiatives, leading to consistent delivery of excellent customer service standards.
- Improved staff knowledge on QC matters through regular training workshops leading to enhanced performance.
Head Of Quality (Part-Time)
SUNPASTURE GHANA LTD
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2025.04 - Current
- Led implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 compliant Quality Management Systems.
- Developed and implemented SOPs for across processing stages and lines production.
- Ensured alignment of operational processes with National / International standards and customer requirements.
- Conducted Internal audits and Gap Assessments to identify compliance risks.
- Developed corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) systems to address non-conformities.
- Oversaw adherence to food safety standards and GMPs in production.
- Strengthened traceability and document control systems.
- Enforced real-time quality monitoring on production lines.
- Promoted a culture of accountability and food safety awareness
- Ensured consistency in product quality with regular inspections and tests.
- Developed Raw Material Specifications and communicated quality requirements to suppliers.
- Led supplier training and onboarding processes for Gari and Peanut.
Field Quality Officer/ Q.A Officer
PROCUS GHANA LIMITED (KIVO)
2024.11 - 2025.02
- Implemented process improvements to reduce defects and improve overall product quality.
- Presented findings from tests performed at meetings with cross-functional teams.
- Developed comprehensive test cases based on functional requirements documents.
- Assisted in training junior staff members in QA methods and processes.
Head of Quality / Head of Marketing Team
Kangen Alkaline Water Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2024.01 - 2024.03
- Communicated concerns and information to supervisor for remediation and support.
- Created and maintained strong relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.
- Enforced corporate policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided guidance, support and mentorship to junior personnel in developing professional skillsets.
- Conducted research and analysis to identify key industry trends.
- Participated actively in meetings and conferences in representation of corporate interests.
- Organized regular training sessions on relevant topics for departmental staff.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary after assessing risks or threats.
Head of Quality (Part-Time)
PURE ICE GHANA
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2023.03 - 2023.12
- Improved production efficiency by implementing quality control processes.
- Facilitated workshops on best practices for maintaining high-quality output.
- Implemented robust customer feedback systems; improved client satisfaction levels.
- Established rigorous testing protocols to ensure superior product quality.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about latest industry trends and updates relevant to Quality Management.
- Monitored manufacturing procedures, eliminating defects at early stages.
- Analysed root causes of defects; implemented corrective actions avoiding recurrence of errors.
- Ensured consistency in product quality with regular inspections and tests.
Quality Control Officer
CocaCola Beverages Africa (Voltic Ghana Limited)
2022.04 - 2023.12
- Sample collection for research project
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies
- Physiochemical analysis
- Quality Control
- Health and safety
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Data entry into shared points
- Planning and distribution of plant hygiene inspection checklist and internal audit materials
- Training for adequate Product knowledge
- Coming up with Strategies to enable the sales and marketers to reach the goal set target for the day
- General laboratory management
- Sample collection for research project
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies
- Physiochemical analysis
- Microbiological analysis
- Media Preparation and Preparation of Chemical
- Quality Control
- Health and safety
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Data entry into shared points
- Support Pathogen Environmental Program (PEM) by taking swabs, sampling air and analyzing the samples for decision making
- Planning and distribution of plant hygiene inspection checklist and internal audit materials
- Collating actions from the Quality and Food Safety Management System and communicating same to the action owners
- Carry out daily compliance checks - Traceability, HACCP monitoring checks, finished product warehouse etc
National Service
37 Military Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Sample collection for research project
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies
- Physiochemical analysis
- Quality Control
- Health and safety
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Data entry into shared points
- Planning and distribution of plant hygiene inspection checklist and internal audit materials
- Training for adequate Product knowledge
- Coming up with Strategies to enable the sales and marketers to reach the goal set target for the day
- General laboratory management
- Sample collection for research project
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies
- Physiochemical analysis
- Microbiological analysis
- Media Preparation and Preparation of Chemical
- Quality Control
- Health and safety
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Data entry into shared points
- Support Pathogen Environmental Program (PEM) by taking swabs, sampling air and analyzing the samples for decision making
- Planning and distribution of plant hygiene inspection checklist and internal audit materials
- Collating actions from the Quality and Food Safety Management System and communicating same to the action owners
- Carry out daily compliance checks - Traceability, HACCP monitoring checks, finished product warehouse etc
- Carry out daily resin distribution for blown bottles and other inspections and report any deviation to the Quality Assurance Manager for appropriate actions to be taken
- Train new recruits/employees/contractors and food safety elements during on boarding
- Company Overview: PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
- General laboratory management
- Sample collection for analysis
- Organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies
- Urine R.E
- Microbiological analysis
- Media Preparation
- Health and safety
- Data entry into shared points
- Phlebotomy
Education
H.N.D - Science Laboratory Technology
Accra Technical University
Accra, Greater Accra Region 2018.09 - 2021.09
Diploma - Hardware and Networking
IPMC
2015.06 - 2015.09
WASSCE - Science
Swedru Senior High School
2012.06 - 2015.05
Skills
- GMP and HACCP Principles
- Laboratory techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective time management
- Independent work capability
- Internal Auditing
- Detail-oriented approach
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Critical analysis skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Team development strategies
- Drive for continuous improvement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance with regulations
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- Process Improvement Foundations
- Quality Management For Operational Excellence
- Quality Management Foundations
- Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations
- Six Sigma: Green Belt
- Six Sigma: Black Belt
- Lean Foundations: 5S
REFERENCES
References available upon request
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- A charming personality
- Self-motivated with a knack for solving problems
- Able to work in a team
- High level of organizational and communication skills
- Very confident person
Timeline
Head Of Quality (Part-Time)
SUNPASTURE GHANA LTD
2025.04 - Current
Quality Control Officer
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (Voltic GH)
2025.03 - 2026.03
Field Quality Officer/ Q.A Officer
PROCUS GHANA LIMITED (KIVO)
2024.11 - 2025.02
Head of Quality / Head of Marketing Team
Kangen Alkaline Water Ghana
2024.01 - 2024.03
Head of Quality (Part-Time)
PURE ICE GHANA
2023.03 - 2023.12
Quality Control Officer
CocaCola Beverages Africa (Voltic Ghana Limited)
2022.04 - 2023.12
National Service
37 Military Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.04
H.N.D - Science Laboratory Technology
Accra Technical University
2018.09 - 2021.09
Diploma - Hardware and Networking
IPMC
2015.06 - 2015.09
WASSCE - Science
Swedru Senior High School
2012.06 - 2015.05