Quality Control Officer

Job description

## **About the employer** the employer is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, more delicious and more sustainable products consumed by billions of people around the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valuable partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. Working with the employer offers you the opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you with opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. ## ** About the Role ** This role will be based out of Jeddah and the person will be responsible for continuing the key concept (Safety First, Quality Always). ## **Key Responsibilities** Workforce Arrangement and Reviews • Review workforce order for the daily schedule of physical and chemical laboratory technicians online. • Review KPIs and performance appraisals for subordinates • Arrange external training or internal training required for subordinates Laboratory Management and Laboratory Equipment - Chemical/Physical • Monitor calibration master list by plant number and calibration due dates • Monitor work equipment and verify/calibrate against gold standards: weighing scales, viscometers, thermometers, timers, moisture analyzers • Update calibration report and handle with supplier when gaps exist/raise for adjustment by supplier if internal calibration is out of specification • Determine Restock quantities required and PR raised after engaging with vendors on quotations, advice and stock level review of consumables/glassware/food items For chemistry in the laboratory on a monthly basis. Laboratory Efficiency and Safety - Physical/Chemical • Coordination with American Competence Institute on dairy gold sample procurement, distribution of samples to subordinates for KPI performance testing • Data collection and compilation of average results for online submission before due dates and monitoring of results and certificates issued • Manage internal redundancy and reproducibility of internal calibration program by identifying samples and coordination on sample preparation and distribution to subordinates • Chemical disposal activity overview for scheduling lock waste area of laboratories (chemical/physical) • Overview of retained sample management (Finished goods, foreign materials, bulky, reference and online) Storage and traceability • Risk assessment for laboratory activities, use of laboratory chemicals such as Lab SOP/WI/Format reviews and updates; Laboratory Audit/Self-Inspection, NC Reviews and SCIA Program identification of contaminated finished goods • Identification of finished goods by category and coordination on sampling for contaminant programs • Monitoring and revisions of specifications in accordance with latest requirements of the Food Act of 1983 (Act 281) • Compilation of report and conduct review and conclusion of food safety in terms of contaminant items Laboratory EMP, indoor water activities and other activities • Coordination with Microbiological Department to evaluate laboratory EMP in terms of microbial air and floor counts e.g. SPC, enterobacteria, yeast, mold, etc. • Laboratory equipment - IQ/OQ/PQ, upon purchase New Equipment • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment - when it stops working • Issue, investigate and correct laboratory glass breakage report ## **Qualifications and Skills** • Minimum degree in food science or other scientific discipline • Minimum 2 years of work experience in the food industry; Must possess comprehensive knowledge of production line and manufacturing processes, general knowledge of the food industry • Understanding of international product policies • Knowledge of FSSC 22K and HACCP Product Safety System • Understanding of GMP requirements • Allergy awareness • Knowledge of food and facility security requirements • Good initiative and results oriented. • Highly committed team player and able to perform under pressure. • Must be comfortable

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