ASSISTANT QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in developing in-house quality policies, procedures, standards and specifications.
• Ensure monitoring of products safety, quality, integrity and legality in the manufacturing process.
• Carry out supplier audits and supplier performance monitoring.
• Deputize Quality Assurance Manager in compliance to internal and external audit requirements implementation.
• Manage and evaluate incidents and complaints, providing feedback for training purposes to the Food Safety and Quality Team.
• Assist in interviewing, recruiting, training, performance evaluation, promotion and termination activities with regards to Quality Assurance department.
• Ensure that the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is implemented and effective to enable detection of potential pathogen and spoilage harborage areas, pathogens, and
• verify the effectiveness of controls for preventing cross contamination, including sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for traceability implementation and report writings in relation to customer complaints.
• Raising RCA/CAPA (Root Cause Analysis/ Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions) and ensure full implementation of the corrective actions.
• Analysis of CCP and OPRPs monitoring and verification results for presentation in Management Review Meeting.
• Inspection and verification of incoming raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Maintaining contacts with partners and stakeholders in health and safety, including government and coordinating internal and external QEHS communications.
• Assist in providing advice on QEHS to line departments and promote QEHS plans and supervise, monitor, evaluate and report performance against the plans to the management.
• Implementing EHS programs such as Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), Working at Height, Confined Space Entry, Contractor Safety Management, Electricity Safety, and Permits to Work.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or other related science field.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Solid understanding of Food Safety Management Systems (FSSC 22000) and/ or Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to rapid change and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment
• A good food and meat processing industry understanding and understanding of business and customer processes
• Solid understanding of the quality control stages, milestones and deliverables for meat slaughtering and meat processing
• Strong consultative and influencing skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels
• Experience translating KPIs to teams to get buy in and results
• Excellent organizational skills, with emphasis on priorities and goal setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with a good focus on organization, and enhanced multitasking abilities
• Strong IT background with knowledge of key quality control software and applications
• Strong proficiency in MS office applications - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to a varied audience in a clear and concise manner.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of progressive and relevant experience in food industry. At least 2 years work experience in a similar position in a busy food industry.
• Slaughterhouse or meat processing industry experience preferred.