QC Officer

Kerry; Sohar; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated QC Officer to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Process Quality Lead and Production Team to ensure that all products meet rigorous quality standards. Your expertise in food safety regulations and analytical skills will be crucial in performing daily inspections, managing food safety incidents, and training staff on best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is committed to creating healthier and tastier products for consumers worldwide while fostering a sustainable future in the food industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the food industry with similar processing.
• Training or knowledge in HACCP, BRC, Internal Audit, and ISO 22000 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests on production to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Investigate and manage food safety incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Knowledge of food safety standards

Education

University degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 46258

Requisition ID: 46258
Position Type: FT Permanent
Recruiter: #LI-SSM1
Posting Type: LI

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The QC Officer will be required to work closely with the Process Quality Lead and the Production Team to resolve non-conformances and put in place effective corrective actions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests on production on a daily basis, assuring they comply with specifications.
• Operate chemical analysis for products and water in process samples on a daily basis.
• Ensure that GMP and sanitation practices, quality policies, and food safety regulations are followed effectively on the shop floor.
• Visually inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods against specifications.
• Investigate and manage food safety incidents on the shop floor; implement corrective actions and report to the line manager.
• Prepare Batch Production Report (BPR) on a daily basis as per the plan before shift ends and deliver it to the production officer.
• Monitor deviations in the facility regarding all quality standards (e.g., GM, GHP, Sanitation, etc.) and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in customer complaint investigations and corrective actions with operations and line manager and assist in reporting findings.
• Support the plant equipment calibration program with the Quality Assurance officer.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Train and coach the operators, helpers, contractual labor, and production officers on GMP, HACCP, and Quality policy following the quality training plan.
• Decide on rejections, MI, hold, and release items.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, or a related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in the food industry with similar processing.
• Knowledge of international food safety standards and food security standards.
• Analytical skills, problem-solving, decision-making, and the ability to develop corrective actions.
• Training or knowledge in HACCP, BRC, Internal Audit, and ISO 22000 are preferred.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. Any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

About the company

At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage, and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights, and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.