Quality Control / Assurance Officer at Feed Avenue Ltd

Responsiblities
Quality Control Management:

• Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and policies related to local production and raw materials sourcing.
• Establish quality standards and specifications for raw materials, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collate raw materials for testing to verify their quality, composition, and compliance with specifications.
• Monitor and evaluate production processes to identify any deviations from prescribed formulations, defects, or non-conformities and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with technical coordinator to establish quality checkpoints and ensure adherence to quality control protocols throughout the production cycle.

Raw Material Sourcing:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of raw materials, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities, quality systems, and track record.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement team to source raw materials that meet quality specifications and comply with regulatory standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and quality enhancement in local production and raw materials sourcing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent their recurrence.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, and regulatory changes, and apply this knowledge to improve quality control processes.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

• Stay abreast of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing production.
• Collaborate with technical regulatory affairs officer to provide necessary documentation and support during audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Stay updated with changes in regulations and communicate necessary adjustments to the organization.
• Investigate and manage non-conformance incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to quality control activities, including test results, inspection reports, non-conformance incidents, and corrective actions taken.

Administrative Support:

• Providing administrative support to the production and quality control teams.
• Managing correspondence, emails, and phone calls related to production and quality control.
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining and updating quality control documentation and records.
• Monitoring and managing inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinating with suppliers for timely procurement of materials.