Posted: November 09, 2023
Job description
The Quality Control Specialist implements sampling plans and procedures for testing product quality. He/Shemaintains standards by verifying test results and audits that comply with food safety regulations andrequirements. He/She ensures the optimal operating conditions for the laboratory's infrastructure and
equipment and investigates technical faults or practices.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
● Analyze possible reasons for product defects and quality lapses.
● Analyze possible reasons into process deviations and for product defects and quality lapses.
● Implement SOPs and infrastructure requirements for laboratories and optimal calibration standards
in line with good laboratory practice (GLP) requirements.
● Implement inspection and testing protocols for materials, products and packaging.
● Implement methods for the testing quality of materials, products and packaging.
● Implement product and process quality metric reports.
● Implement sampling plans for quality control purposes.
● Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are aligned with regulatory requirements,
industry guidelines and organization's policies.
● Establish SOPs and conditions for handling, storage and preservation of samples.
● Implement plans and strategies to support provision of safe food products.
● Inspect facilities, equipment, products or production lines to ensure food is prepared according to
safety regulations and situational health sections.
● Investigate technical faults and practices that impact laboratory equipment operations.
● Lead quality and food safety related audits.
● Lead traceability investigations on the source of quality lapses and other product issues.
● Prepare corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) and gather documentations from other
departments.
● Participate in quality management system reviews and promote quality and food safety policies to
all personnel.
● Specify the protocols and laboratory infrastructure and equipment to be inspected and tested.
Other functions and responsibilities:
● Attend meetings, inventory count, workshops, trials and training, as needed.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
● Bachelor’s Degree holder in Food Science & Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or Food
Biotechnology
● Ability to take in and work with complex and technical information
● Excellent IT skills
● Negotiation skills
● Analytical skills
● Time management skills
● Problem-solving skills
● Presentation skills
● Strong oral/ written communication and interpersonal skills
● Dependable knowledge in GMP, SSOP, and HACCP
Preferred
● Graduate of B.S. Food Technology / Food Science & Technology
● Relevant experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance
Thank you for contacting us.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
LOCATION:
OPEN POSITION
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