Assistant QA Officer

F&N Foods Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to conduct inspections, document quality findings, and maintain laboratory standards. The candidate should have a degree in Food Science or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with specifications, environmental monitoring, and supporting continuous improvement projects in the QC laboratory. This role is vital for maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Understanding of quality control processes in a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with QA and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and inspection of materials.
• Release finished products using QA and SAP systems.
• Perform environmental monitoring in the manufacturing plant.
• Assist in identifying root causes of non-conformities.

Skills

Conduct sampling and inspection

Environmental monitoring

Root cause analysis

Documentation skills

Process troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

The duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Conduct sampling, inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-process materials and finished products and ensure the materials are in compliance with established specifications.

• Release finished products in both QA and SAP System.

• COC or COA issuance to customers.

• Perform environmental monitoring to verify the effectiveness of overall hygiene practices in manufacturing plant

• Organize and maintain laboratory documents and records.

• Maintain all the measuring equipment in QC laboratory and ensure they are calibrated or verified as scheduled.

• Maintain good housekeeping in QC laboratory.

• Assist in investigating and identify the root cause of non-conforming issues, ensure proper corrective actions have been implemented to resolve the discrepancies and prevent the recurrence.

• Document and report quality findings, deviations, and corrective actions taken, maintaining accurate records, logs, and inspection reports for traceability purposes.

• Support process troubleshooting (include but not limited to new ingredient trial, equipment verification and validation, allergen management and plant hygiene verification) and provide feedback to relevant departments on food safety and food quality aspects.

• Support and participate in continuous improvement projects as required.

• Perform any other duties and tasks assigned by immediate superior or manager.

Requirements:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field
• Min. 2 years of relevant working experience