Assistant Quality Assurance Manager- Meat

ROLE: ASSISTANT QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER MEAT

DEPARTMENT: QUALITY ASSURANCE

REPORTS TO: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in developing inhouse quality policies procedures standards and specifications.
  

• Ensure monitoring of products safety quality integrity and legality in the manufacturing process.
  

• Carry out supplier audits and supplier performance monitoring.
  

• Deputize Quality Assurance Manager in compliance to internal and external audit requirements implementation.
  

• Manage and evaluate incidents and complaints providing feedback for training purposes
  

  to the Food Safety and Quality Team.
  

• Assist in interviewing recruiting training performance evaluation promotion and termination activities with regards to Quality Assurance department.
  

• Ensure that the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is implemented and effective
  

  to enable detection of potential pathogen and spoilage harborages areas pathogens and
  

• verify the effectiveness of controls for preventing cross contamination including
  

  sanitation Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and preventive maintenance.
  

• Responsible for traceability implementation and report writings in relation to customer complaints.
  

• Raising RCA/CAPA (Root Cause Analysis/ Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions) and ensure full implementation of the corrective actions.
  

• Analysis of CCP and OPRPs monitoring and verification results for presentation in Management Review Meeting.
  

• Inspection and verification of incoming raw materials packaging materials and finished products.
  

• Maintaining contacts with partners and stakeholders in health and safety including
  

  government and coordinating internal and external QEHS communications.
  

• Assist in providing advice on QEHS to line departments and promote QEHS plans and
  

  supervise monitor evaluate and report performance against the plans to the management.
  

• Implementing EHS programs such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Working at Height
  

  Confined Space Entry Contractor Safety Management Electricity Safety and Permits to Work.
  

  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor s degree in food science Microbiology or other related science field.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Solid understanding of Food Safety Management Systems (FSSC 22000) and/ or Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  

• Resultsoriented selfmotivated flexible and adaptable to rapid change and has the
  

  ability to work in a fastpaced high demand environment.
  

• A good food and meat processing industry understanding and understanding of business.
  

  and customer processes
  

• Solid understanding of the quality control stages milestones and deliverables for meat.
  

  slaughtering and meat processing
  

• Strong consultative and influencing skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels.
  

• Experience translating KPIs to teams to get buy in and results.
  

• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on priorities and goal setting
  

• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills with a good focus on
  

  organization and enhanced multitasking abilities
  

• Strong IT background with knowledge of key quality control software and applications
  

• Strong proficiency in MS office applications Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint
  

• Ability to communicate information whether technical or nontechnical to a varied audience in a clear and concise manner.
  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of progressive and relevant experience in food industry. At least 2 years work experience in a similar position in a busy food industry.
  

• Slaughterhouse or meat processing industry experience preferred.