Assistant Quality Assurance Manager- Meat

Full Job Description

ROLE: ASSISTANT QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER- MEAT 

DEPARTMENT: QUALITY ASSURANCE

REPORTS TO: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES;

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 harborages 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.