Quality Specialist

Calo Inc; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Controller to ensure high standards throughout the production cycle, from incoming materials to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree related to food science and at least three years of relevant experience, including HACCP certification. The role demands strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to quality assurance, aiming to support the company's mission for high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a quality controller or relevant role in the catering or hotel industry.
• HACCP certified with Level 03.
• Currently located in Kuwait and familiarity with local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production procedures to ensure compliance with Food Safety & Quality standards.
• Approve incoming materials and maintain records of quality metrics.
• Conduct staff training sessions on food safety and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Food Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry

Tools

Quality testing machines and systems

MS Office

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role overview
We are looking for an experienced Quality Controller who will be responsible for checking the quality of all incoming and outgoing material and products as well as the production procedures. You will be a firm advocate of quality in our business.

The ideal candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential. The goal is to ensure that our products are made of flawless materials with well-functioning equipment. That way our customers will enjoy high-quality service so that we can achieve long-term success.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle (from purchasing to customer delivery) to ensure they are efficient and comply with Food Safety & Qualitystandards.
• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the concerned managers.
• Maintain records of testing, information, and various metrics such as the number of defective products per day,kitcheninspection results, Hygiene & Sanitation Inspection, etc.
• Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and report any that doesn’t meet the requirements.
• Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications, etc.)
• Conduct staff awareness training sessions on food Safety & quality
• Support the team to develop and implement a food safety & quality management system.
• Address customer complaints by conducting a thorough investigation and preparing a corrective action plan for non-conformities.
• Prepare and submit reports to the line manager.

Ideal Candidate

• Must have had a minimum of 3 years of previous proven experience as a quality controller, or any relevant role in the catering or hotel industry.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a Food Background (Food Technology/Food Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry etc.)
• Must be HACCP certified with a Level 03 as a minimum requirement.
• Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Possesses a confident, firm, and pleasant personality that can work well with a team.
• Currently located in Kuwait.
• Familiar with Kuwait's rules and regulations as per the municipality/MOH.