Quality Control/ HSE Officer at Food Concepts Plc

Job Purpose

• To provide assurance on quality systems across the company’s businesses, establishing controls, verifying input materials, their suppliers and processes that meet world – class standards at FC outlets

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Food Quality Standards

• Implementation of the raw materials quality Assurance Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and other raw materials at the outlets and PPUs’
• Perform and document processes/corrective action, including follow-up monitoring to gauge the quality of the raw materials and output of production
• Ensure strict conformity to Food Safety standards, cGMP, GHP, and GLP and production procedures at all times to meet set quality standards
• Ensure usage and storage standardization of all chemicals, media and reagents as stipulated in the work instruction manual
• Prompt reporting of all substandard raw materials and production outputs
• Ensure strict compliance on the use of PPE and conformity to Food Safety standards, OHS, and Environmental Management Standard

Food Analysis

• Conduct testing of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before usage in the stores
• Conduct of analysis on all fresh consignments supplied to outlet warehouse for sampling for quality integrity conformity
• Carry out periodic spot checks on production processes and raw materials before clearance for use or sales
• Perform analytical tests in the laboratory as assigned by the HSE/QA Manager and immediately report any problems with tests, equipment or results
• Perform laboratory administrative duties by receiving stocks from vendors or suppliers
• Keep recording of analytical results in the appropriate log book and liaise with relevant regulatory authorities when required
• Ensure production and work areas are clean and organized
• Perform routine check-ups and maintenance of lab equipment and monitor the status of food supplies

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of Production output complains
• Number of regulatory defaults relating to quality of environmental compliances
• Percentage of production conformance to pre-set quality standards
• Accuracy of quality assurance reports
• Quality of vendor supply materials received
• Turnaround time for analysis
• Percentage  of result precision and record keeping
• Number of customer complaints

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of quality assurance policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry processes

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Natural/Physical Science or Manufacturing management is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role