Quality Assurance or Quality Control (Food Industry)

Job description

We are looking for a Quality Control Officer in the food industry who can develop plans and procedures for testing food quality. He/She maintains standards by verifying tests and ISO audits comply with food safety regulations and requirements. He/She develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with the regulations and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). He/She also develops regulatory requirements and guidelines in food safety management and control, such as ISO standards and Hazards and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.

Responsibilities

Visiting the central kitchen and Cafe outlets for inspections of prominent bacteria's in meat items, Pathogens in Seafood (parasites, eggs, vibrio), product quality, food safety, sanitation

Perform quality control checks and generate QC reports for incoming and outgoing products to ensure that they meet quality and safety standards in accordance to SFA's regulations

Perform sensory evaluation for incoming raw materials to ensure consistent quality and for product improvement

Handling Auditing of ISO documents, Preparing and updating the processes

Conduct QC inspection for ISO Audits, Food Sample checks and customer feedbacks

Provide technical and quality related assistance to other departments, assist in marketing department’s recipe, videos and photo shoot when required

Perform regular internal and external product quality control and monitor their quality so as to provide timely feedback to category/supplier for improvement

Compile/archive QC report related documents

Assist to maintain, source and purchase QC equipment and consumables when required

Assist in product development or product improvement sensory evaluation preparations when required

Assist sales or other departments with product specification, certification and quality related document requests

Requirements and skills

Minimum Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related disciplines

At least 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience in the food industry QA/QC environment, Inspections, Auditing and reporting

ISO Standards, Auditing, Preparing, updating and implementation

Possess good interpersonal skills, self-motivated & methodical

Possesses excellent analytical skills and sound judgement to establish critical guidelines, parameters and procedures

Should work well in a team and possess strong communication skills to interact with and guide others effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Are you in Kuwait>
• What is your age?
• What is your current Salary?
• What is your notice period to join?
• What kind of visa do you have (Ahli, Small projects, Factory, VIP)

Work Location: In person