Quality Control Officer

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Officer is responsible for ensuring products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the production process. The role involves monitoring production activities, conducting inspections and testing, maintaining quality records, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting continuous quality enhancement to ensure product consistency, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: BSc Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to identify defects and deviations.
• Proficiency in inspection tools, measurement instruments, and quality testing equipment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Inspection

• Oversee production processes to ensure compliance with established specifications and standards.
• Inspect raw materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality standards such as ISO, FDA, and industry requirements.

Testing and Verification

• Perform product testing using precision tools and equipment.
• Verify product dimensions, functionality, and appearance.
• Document testing outcomes and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and deviations.
• Document corrective and preventive actions for accountability and traceability.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to management.

Process Improvement

• Identify defects, deviations, and non-conformities during production.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, HACCP, and internal quality procedures.
• Support adherence to regulatory and organizational quality requirements.

Collaboration and Training

• Work closely with production teams, engineers, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Provide guidance and training on quality procedures and best practices.

Scheduling and Coordination

• Plan production stages to optimize costs and maintain delivery timelines.
• Coordinate quality activities to support efficient production flow.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance concepts, principles, methods, and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational and workload management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills Required:

• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering