Food Quality Assurance And Quality Control Officer

Description

• Analyse possible reasons for product defects and quality lapses.
• Develop SOPs and infrastructure requirements for laboratories and optimal calibration standards in line with good laboratory practice (GLP) requirements.
• Develop inspection and testing protocols for materials, products, and packaging.
• Develop methods for the testing quality of materials, products, and packaging.
• Develop product and process quality metric reports.
• Develop sampling plans for quality control purposes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are aligned with regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and the organization's policies.
• Establish SOPs and conditions for handling, storage, and preservation of samples.
• Implement plans and strategies to support the 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.
• Lead quality and food safety-related audits.
• Lead traceability investigations on the source of quality lapses and other product issues.
• Participate in quality management system reviews and promote quality and food safety policies to all personnel.
• Review reports and develop guidelines and standard practices for data documentation and analysis.
• Specify the protocols and laboratory infrastructure and equipment to be inspected and tested.
• Verify alignment of sampling documentation, testing activities, and procedures with established protocols to identify issues.
• Verify quality control (QC) records, test results, and reports for regulatory authorities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or Microbiology / Biology preferred or Comparable Industry Experience.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment.
3. Thorough knowledge of GMP, FDA/USDA and Food Safety, SOPs, and GMO-free.

Closing Date: 21 April 2023