Quality Assurance Coordinator

About the role

This position ensures effective implementation of quality and food safety controls in the processing and adjacent areas through routine monitoring, inspections, sampling and compliance with established standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily HACCP checks and ensure compliance with food safety plans
• Inspect and verify raw materials, and monitor processing activities against quality standards
• Carry out product sampling, analysis and evaluation, and verify product formulation and specifications
• Ensure proper product identification, coding and storage conditions
• Execute hold and release procedures with production and section heads, and identify and manage non-conforming products
• Maintain accurate quality control reports and records, and monitor hygiene standards for GMP and GHP compliance
• Support continuous product quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation processes, ensure proper sampling practices and documentation, and maintain measuring devices such as thermometers and weighing scales

Required profile

• Degree in microbiology, food technology, biotechnology, agricultural sciences or another related field
• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing; meat processing experience is an advantage