Summary
IFFCO Group is seeking an Associate Manager, Quality to oversee quality and food safety at a manufacturing site in the United Arab Emirates. The role covers quality systems, inspections and testing, supplier feedback, audits, product integrity, and investigation of customer and consumer complaints. The successful candidate should have 5–8 years of similar experience in a medium- to large-sized FMCG manufacturing company and experience with SAP quality tools. A degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, or Food Science and certification as a GFSI lead auditor are required.
The posting
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Job Summary
AM QA is responsible for ensuring Quality and Food Safety for the site.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance to FSSC 22000 and customer requirements , Well versed with Halal and Kosher requirements as well as customer audits like Yum! , McDonald's SQMS.
- To ensure quality of output through appropriate intervention, inspection and testing to pre-determined quality parameters.
- To design and Install appropriate Quality Management Systems encompassing receipt and storage of RM/PM, in process material , material handling, storage and dispatch of FG.
- To provide periodic feedback on vendors and suppliers to purchase manager for vendor upgradation and certification.
- To initiate and document process activity and flow including certification for GMP and customer requirements.
- To ensure integrity of quality analysis through appropriate training, instrumentation and testing protocols.
- To carry out Quality Audits of Finished Goods on retail shelf and institute appropriate measures for product integrity throughout its shelf life.
- To ensure appropriate systems for Safety and Hygiene are followed in all areas of the factory to prevent the occurrence of accidents, occupational illnesses and to prevent contamination of material quality.
- To investigate Customer and Consumer complaints to improve production process, product quality and functionality
KPIs
- Ensure Food Safety & Quality of RM, PM & FG inprocess.
- Cost Saving / FOH Lab cost
- Adherence to Product Quality through Effective Process Control, thereby reduce customer complaints.
- Arrange and deliver trainings on GHP & Food Safety
Work experience requirement
- Have previous experience with SAP tools required in Quality.
- 5-8 years of experinece in similar role from medium to large sized FMCG manufacturing company.
Qualification
B.Tech Food Technology /Degree in Microbiology , Food Science. Should have certification for any GFSI lead auditor.
Competencies
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Industry Regulations and Norms
Audit Professional Practices
New Product Development
Communicating effectively
Self and Team Management
Planning & Decision Making
Customer Centricity
Ownership & Result Orientation