Job vacancy Quality System Officer

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

To provide administrative and technical support in the development, establishment, documentation, and implementation of the Food Safety Management System in keeping with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

KEY DUTIES:

• To coordinate the development, documentation, and implementation of the Quality Manual, in keeping with the established Food Safety Management System requirements. 
• To prepare, maintain and communicate relevant documents throughout the company in keeping with the established Food Safety Management System requirements. 
• To provide technical support for the maintenance of Quality Assurance systems, controls, standards, and specifications consistent with established local, regional, and international requirements.
•   To provide support with the implementation and monitoring of the application of GMP’s, hygiene cleaning and sanitation procedures and systems to ensure compliance with established standards.
•   To assist in the planning, preparation and conduct of Internal Audits as per the audit schedule. 
•   To coordinate and evaluate periodically the Quality Manual to ensure the system reflects the company’s activities and incorporates the latest and most current information on the food safety hazards.
• To assist with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities and customers to ensure compliance to relevant standards and requirements.
• To develop and maintain effective record management systems for the Quality Manual / Food Safety Management System.
•   To provide support in the investigation of customer complaints related to product quality and safety, recommend, and implement corrective actions
• To assist in the planning, investigation, analysis, research, and development of new processes and / or new products
•   To recommend systems, controls, and modifications to correct any discrepancies or anomalies and consult with other departments to facilitate required changes
•   To assist in the conduct of training programmes to increase awareness of product quality and food safety issues throughout the company.
•     Perform other related duties as may be require by job function.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Diploma in Chemistry, Food, or related sciences
• At least 2 years’ experience in the food or related industry
• Familiar with ISO / HACCP Standards  

SKILLS

• Communicative ability
• Diagnostic skills
• Understanding of quality management systems would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills 
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spread sheet and word-processing programs, email at a highly proficient level. 
• Time management skills