Peter Assor

Quality Assurance and Compliance Leader with over 10 years of experience developing, implementing, and improving Quality Management Systems (QMS) across highly regulated healthcare and manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in ISO 9001, risk-based quality management, contractor and supplier quality assurance, audit leadership, CAPA management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Experienced in establishing governance frameworks, driving quality compliance, managing nonconformities, deviations and corrective actions, and supporting project teams in achieving operational excellence.

Strong capability in developing quality documentation, leading audits, monitoring quality performance indicators, and ensuring adherence to international standards and organizational requirements. Recognized for building quality cultures, reducing operational risks, improving compliance performance, and ensuring sustainable quality outcomes across multi-disciplinary teams and complex operations.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD - Lily Hospitals - Warri, Nigeria

(2025-12)

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Integrated Management Systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Established quality governance structures, performance metrics, and monitoring systems to improve compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Developed and maintained quality procedures, SOPs, audit programs, and compliance frameworks.
• Led internal audits, non-conformance investigations, CAPA implementation, and quality performance reviews.
• Facilitated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for significant quality incidents and monitored corrective actions through closure.
• Implemented risk-based quality methodologies, reducing process failures and operational incidents by over 35%.
• Supported contractor and service-provider quality assessments through compliance evaluations and performance monitoring.
• Delivered quality awareness and compliance training across multiple departments.

SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST - Dufil Prima Foods Ltd

(2016-01 - 2025-12)

• Supported implementation and continual improvement of ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 Quality Management Systems.
• Led supplier audits and quality assessments, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Managed CAPA systems, non-conformance investigations, and corrective action verification.
• Conducted quality risk assessments and process reviews to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Developed quality procedures, inspection programs, and compliance monitoring tools.
• Participated in vendor qualification activities and supplier performance evaluations.
• Coordinated audit findings closure and continuous improvement initiatives across operational departments.
• Reduced quality deviations and process non-conformities through data-driven improvement strategies.

LABORATORY SCIENTIST (VOLUNTEER) - University of Nigeria, Nsukka

(2015-01 - 2016-01)

• Conducted microbiological and molecular testing under controlled quality systems
• Supported laboratory quality assurance, validation, and data integrity processes
• Assisted in laboratory workflow optimization and documentation control

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER - Mr. Bond Farms and Products

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Ensured compliance of products with quality and regulatory standards
• Led documentation and tracking of nonconformities and CAPA actions
• Supervised product verification and release processes
• Maintained calibration and validation of testing equipment

Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology Technology