Materials Qualification Specialist

DKSH Group; Calamba; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Group is seeking a QA/Materials Specialist to ensure raw materials comply with regulatory and quality standards. You will maintain RMSS, review alternative materials, and coordinate analyses with QA and Procurement.

The role involves sensory evaluation, sample testing with third parties, risk assessments, and preparing qualification reports through commercialization. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in food science or chemistry related field.
• At least one year in product application or sensory evaluation.
• Training in Halal, ISO22000/FSSC, ISO 9001, IQA, HACCP, GLP or GMP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Raw Material Specification Sheets (RMSS).
• Coordinate with QA/Procurement on updates to docs like certifications.
• Review and assess acceptability of alternative materials.
• Coordinate QA analyses (physico-chem, micro, etc.) per test params.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and product applications for alternatives.
• Send samples to third-party labs for testing.
• Perform risk assessments per regulatory and customer requirements.
• Prepare RMSS for alternatives including updates.
• Monitor production trials with new materials.
• Prepare reports from qualification to commercialization.
• Process GAPIM PO for supplies and third-party testing.
• Coordinate calibration of equipment and returns.
• Prepare export sample submission documents.
• Ensure compliance with manuals and testing procedures.
• Update KPI and report to SAP Documentation & Materials Qualification Supervisor.
• Update material qualification policies and procedures.
• Support information requests per policies.
• Provide technical assistance on quality improvements.
• Participate in meetings, trainings and local associations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

BS in Food Technology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Location: Canlubang, PH, PH

Global Business Unit: PM

Job Function: Research and Analysis

Requisition Number: 243310

Description

Aim Of Function:

Ensure the compliance of existing raw materials to established regulatory, statutory and quality requirements of the company and its customers.

Contributes to the company’s initiatives to qualify potential alternative or substitute materials of same functionality from alternative vendors through review of technical documents and conduct of direct product application test (1:1 substitution only).

Adheres to the approved Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets in the performance of assigned tasks.

Main Duties

Maintenance of Existing Material

• Maintain and updates Raw Material Specification Sheets (RMSS), ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Coordinates with QA/Procurement on technical documents that requires updating like expired certifications, new regulatory and statutory requirements, updated technical data sheet, etc.

Alternative Material Qualification

• Review and assess acceptability of alternative material documents and collaborates with Procurement on the completion of requirements
• Coordinates with QA and process the request for analysis (e.g. physico chem, micro and other tests) based on the required test parameters
• Conduct sensory evaluation and product application for alternative material, as applicable.
• Send out samples to third party laboratory for parameters as applicable
• Conduct risk assessment based on applicable regulatory, statutory, food safety, quality and customer references and requirements.
• Prepare raw material specification sheet for alternative material including updating of existing material.
• Monitor production batch trial run as result of alternative material use.
• Prepare report for the alternative material from qualification up to commercialization

Administrative Function and Other Duties

• Process GAPIM PO for supplies, calibration and third-party testing
• Sends out equipment for calibration and monitors return of borrowed equipment
• Prepares documents for export sample submission
• Ensures compliance with applicable manuals, procedures, guidelines, test methods and work instructions related to Material Qualification.
• Monitors KPI of self and reports updates to the SAP Documentation and Materials Qualification Supervisor
• Updates documented information related to Material Qualification - policy, manual, procedure, test method, work instruction, etc.
• Supports requests for information from internal and external contacts according to corporate policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to other departments and sections on quality and process improvements with relation to Material Qualification
• Participates in meetings, trainings, conferences and local associations related to the job function.
• Performs other duties and tasks as management deems necessary to support the company’s business objectives

Education & Job Requirements:

• Graduate of BS Food Technology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or any science-related courses
• At least one year experience in product application and/or sensory evaluation
• Has at least attended training on the following – Halal, FSMS ISO22000 or FSSC, ISO 9001, Internal Quality Audit (IQA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), GLP, and GMP.
• Ability to work with changing priorities.
• A detail-oriented individual who can work independently and exercise sound judgment doing the assigned tasks on hand.
• Excellent organizational a nd time management skills
• Strong attention to details
• Good communication and interpersonal skills