Quality Control Analyst

Kerry; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a QC Analyst in Durban to ensure manufactured and purchased products meet quality and safety specifications. You will test materials, review results, and support production in resolving deviations to maintain consistent product standards.

Responsibilities include raw material analysis, timely test reporting, sample handling per procedures, GMP checks, packaging inspections, data capture, internal audits, and supplier assessments. HACCP/GMP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience as a QC Analyst, preferably in a Food Manufacturing Environment.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP & GMP.
• Computer literate.
• Internal Audit experience advantageous.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Problem solving – evaluate results to choose the best possible solution.
• Strong communication skills.
• Pro-active.
• Systematic.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of raw materials and chemicals using sensory and analytical methods to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Ensures timely delivery of test results to meet deadlines for release of raw materials and process intermediates.
• Responsible for ensuring samples are handled and collected according to procedures and quality requirements.
• Review supplier CoA for conformance to internal specifications.
• Conduct factory GMP checks.
• Packaging inspections.
• Data capturing results of tests carried out onto system.
• Good housekeeping and good lab practices."
• Internal auditing.
• Supplier assessment and continuous evaluation.
• Raising and closure of non-conformances.
• High risk material daily check.
• Halaal and Kosher audit assist.
• Traceability exercise assist.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure tests are performed per established methods.
• Internal calibration and verification of lab equipment.
• Ensure QMS & HAACP systems are implemented for ongoing suitability and effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Pro-active

Independent work

Education

Food Technology degree

Analytical Chemistry degree

Biotechnology degree

Job description

Position Type FT Permanent

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

A QC Analyst at Kerry ensures that all manufactured and purchased products meet required quality and safety specifications by performing accurate testing, reviewing results, and supporting production teams in resolving any deviations to maintain consistent product standards.

Key responsibilities

• Analysis of raw materials and chemicals, using sensory and analytical methods to ensure that they comply with specifications.
• Ensures timeous delivery of test results to meet deadlines for release of raw materials, and process intermediates.
• Responsible for ensuring that samples are handled and collected according to procedures and quality requirements
• Review supplier CoA for conformance to internal specifications
• Conduct factory GMP checks.
• Packaging Inspections.
• Data capturing results of tests carried out onto system.
• Good housekeeping & Good lab practices.
• Internal auditing.
• Supplier assessment and continuous evaluation
• Raising and closure of Non-conformances
• High Risk material daily check
• Halaal and Kosher Audit assist
• Traceability exercise assist
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols
• Internal calibration and verification of lab equipment.
• Ensures that the QMS & HAACP systems are implemented to ensure its continuing suitability and effectiveness

Qualifications And Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 yrs experience as a QC Analyst, preferably within a Food Manufacturing Environment.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP & GMP.
• Computer Literate
• Internal Audit Experience (Advantageous)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Problem Solving – evaluate results to choose the best possible solution
• Strong Communication Skills
• Pro-active
• Systematic
• Ability to work independently

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.