Responsibilities

• Implementing the departmental strategy in line with the production strategy, policies, processes and procedures to achieve the organization's objectives.
• Monitoring the process to ensure product conforms to set parameters.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Maintaining records of quality checks through updating of checklists on hourly basis.
• Guiding workers on quality parameters as per standard operating procedures.
• Reporting to Quality Assurance team and production teams in case of product variance.
• Implementing best practices in production & respective areas of work work.
• Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring processes within operations are meeting the set standards.
• Rejecting and removing non-conformities from the process.
• Analyzing root causes for non-conformities by using the 5 why tool. Ensuring all In Process Inspection SOPS and Work Instructions are current and followed.
• Conducts root cause analysis on day-to-day issues faced in processes as well as raw material and packing material.
• Observe and reinforces safety procedures e.g., use of appropriate PPE and occupational health and safety requirements including factory guidelines.
• Able to analyze the Quality data and prepare the quality report on a weekly basis. 15. Creates rapport with colleagues and communicates the results of lab tests and analysis in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in food Science/ Biochemistry/Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry.

Key Skills

• HACCP, ISO 22000 & Analytical Skills
• Decision-Making & Ownership
• Reporting, Presentation & IT Skills
• Teamwork, Communication & Leadership Customer Service & Customer-Centricity
• Time Management & Continuous Improvement