Job Description

📍 Location: 2-KM Multan Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore

Company Overview

METRO AG launched its first Cash & Carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 and rapidly expanded nationwide. In July 2012, METRO merged its wholesale operations with Makro-Habib, creating a strong strategic partnership focused on operational excellence and customer value.

Today, METRO Pakistan operates 10 wholesale centers across Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad, and Faisalabad. As part of METRO Cash & Carry — a global leader in self-service wholesale — the company runs more than 750 stores across 25 countries with over 107,000 employees worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance Specialist (Own Brand) will support the development, testing, and quality monitoring of METRO’s Own Brand products, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and product excellence benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

Product Specifications

Develop and maintain specifications for Own Brand products.
Update product data in MQuality systems.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate quality standards.

Product Testing

Execute laboratory testing for Food, Near-Food, and Non-Food products.
Manage sampling, store pickups, and coordination with laboratory teams.
Review testing reports and handle related documentation and invoicing.

Own Brand Quality Excellence

Conduct sensory evaluations and Fitness-for-Use (FFU) checks.
Perform physical product evaluation and label compliance verification.
Coordinate product evaluations involving professional chefs as per monitoring plans.

Artwork Review

Review packaging and artwork for all new product developments.
Ensure labeling accuracy and regulatory compliance.

New Product Development Support

Evaluate new Own Brand products based on:
- Physical attributes
- Sensory performance
- Fitness for use standards

Required Qualifications

Minimum 16 years of education (Graduation) required.
Preferably 18 years (Post-Graduation) in:
- Agriculture
- Food Technology
- Food Safety & Quality Management
- Food Engineering
- Food Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Management
Degree must be from an HEC-recognized university.

Additional Advantage

Lead Auditor certification in:
- Food Safety Management Systems
- Quality Management Systems
- Halal Food Management
- Social Compliance Standards

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

Product or Brand Development
Supplier Development & Training
Quality Management / Quality Control
Food Safety or Quality Auditing
Project Management

Why Join METRO?

Work with an internationally recognized wholesale leader.
Exposure to global quality standards and product innovation.
Professional growth within a structured corporate environment.
Collaborative and performance-driven culture.