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!
Pakistan Tobacco Company has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Officer in AKF, Pakistan
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure the implementation of product and material innovation in alignment with global and regional strategies, maintaining compliance with BAT quality and legal standards.
- Manage proper specification, data management, and compliance for packed products, ensuring adherence to BAT requirements and legal regulations before production.
- Monitor product performance to optimize chemical and physical quality, manufacturing efficiency, and process improvements, including trials, data analysis, and capability reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by investigating process optimization opportunities, recommending enhancements, and ensuring adherence to product storage and crop protocols.
- Maintain and update data across databases, management information systems, and spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy for quality assurance and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with BAT-recommended sampling frequency, testing methodologies, and commercial quality standards while supporting internal and external audits.
What are we looking for?
- Self-motivated with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage resources and work effectively within teams.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good influencing and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Willingness to travel to leaf-growing areas when required.
- Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
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
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.