DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. A Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that products arrive and depart in accordance with quality and safety standards, conduct quality control inspections and provide QC Reports
2. Review and improve current procedures and conduct regular audits for SOP compliance
3. Monitor staff performance, providing guidance, and conducting essential training sessions
4. Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and raise
5. Improvement Reports
6. Maintain a comprehensive filing system, complete daily QA checklists, and provide regular compliance reports
7. Enforce quality and cleaning standards, promptly addressing any deviations
8. Guide production teams, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of procedures
9. Conduct daily FIFO spot checks and assess safety risks, communicating findings to relevant departments
10. Identify training needs, foster a food safety culture, and train new employees
11. Perform sporadic production checks and follow through on HSE minutes, findings, and improvements
12. Track waste control, conduct cleaning inspections, and ensure strict adherence to product testing procedures
13. Understanding of SOP Implementation
14. Quality Control and Assurance
15. Health and Safety Regulations
16. Data Analysis and Reporting

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2. Certified Food Safety Manager - Certificate or Diploma
3. HACCP certified with strong regulatory skills
4. An understanding of microbiology and food technology
5. Knowledge and understanding of poultry processing
6. Minimum 3 years proven experience as a QA Officer