The Quality Assurance & Control Executive is responsible for managing the organisation’s quality and food safety systems, ensuring all products meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality objectives. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management of quality control, compliance, and laboratory activities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including SOPs and QA procedures;
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and national/EU feed safety regulations;
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure continuous audit readiness;
- Manage certification processes and address non-conformities.
Quality Control Operations
- Oversee sampling, testing, and verification of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods;
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and implement contamination prevention measures;
- Investigate production deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA);
- Approve product release in line with quality standards.
Documentation & Traceability
- Maintain accurate records including batch documentation, QC checks, and CAPA reports;
- Manage traceability systems and lead investigations, customer complaints, and recall simulations;
- Analyse quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Training & Collaboration
- Deliver quality and food safety training to operational teams;
- Promote adherence to procedures and a culture of quality and continuous improvement;
- Act as the main contact for regulatory authorities, suppliers, customers, certification bodies, and laboratories;
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Animal Science, or a related field;
- HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP/GMP+ certifications are considered an asset;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within feed, food, or regulated manufacturing;
- Experience managing audits, QMS systems, traceability, and quality investigations;
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
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