Quality Control Executive at SNF Foods Limited

As the Quality Control Executive, you will lead the quality control efforts in mayonnaise and vegetable oil production and packaging, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. Your role will encompass overseeing laboratory analysis, monitoring production processes, and implementing quality assurance measures to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for quality control operations, aligning with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Laboratory Analysis Oversight: Oversee laboratory analysis activities, including release/mayonnaise analysis, sensory evaluation, blending records, and raw material analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Quality Assurance Implementation: Implement robust quality assurance measures, including line clearance documents, bottle blowing checklists, and random confirmation of premix and oil weights, to maintain product consistency and safety.
• Production Process Monitoring: Monitor production processes, including palm olein/soya oil records, CIP cleaning records, hourly online records, and sorting reports, to identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to the quality control team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the quality control function.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards and requirements, including Vitamin A fortification records, CCP-1 & CCP-2 checks, and packaging material checks, to meet legal obligations and industry regulations.
• Quality Reporting: Prepare and submit daily quality reports summarizing laboratory findings, production process monitoring results, and any quality deviations, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of quality control activities, prepare comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into quality-related incidents or defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Training and Development: Develop training programs and materials to enhance the skills and knowledge of quality control staff.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in quality control within the food industry, preferably in vegetable oil refining or a related sector.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards quality excellence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail in identifying and addressing quality issues.
• Proficient in quality control principles, laboratory analysis techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate quality-related insights effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for data management and reporting.