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Quality Controller

Full_time
Posted 2 weeks ago ⏰ Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 93 views 0 applications

Job Description

Quality Controller

Department

Quality

Supervisor

Quality Manager

Employee receives additional instructions from Operations Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively participate in the implementation of quality policies, objectives and culture.
  • Actively participate in external audit and certification processes and activities.
  • Assist in managing company certification accounts for organic, IFS and EU and follow up on any communications, notifications and updates from the respective bodies.
  • Participate in HACCP development and lead its implementation, maintenance and improvements.
  • Follow up sample delivery, payments and analysis reports from the external laboratories.
  • Verify and ensure accurate and compliant loading and shipping data and documentation before container release.
  • Apply of product TCs and COIs before product release and follow up timely approval and issuance of the certificates.
  • Participate in the development and improvement of system SOPs, documents and records.
  • Conduct continuous training of personnel accordance to training plan or identified needs.
  • Plan and coordinate internal inspections and audits on process and system operations as scheduled and follow up on closure of any non-conformances.
  • Ensure maintenance of product traceability system and conduct periodic traceability and mass balance tests.
  • Manage issuance, use, review and amendment of QA and QC documents and records.
  • Offer customer support regarding inquiries, questionnaires, complaints and requested documentation.
  • Evaluate, approve and manage supplier and service providers while maintaining efficient communications and strong relationships.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for non-conforming products and processes and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Manage and coordinate food defense and food fraud mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Participate in handling internal incidents, recalls, and withdrawals that may arise.
  • Participate in management reviews, assessments and evaluation of quality assurance programs, policies and systems.
  • Assist in planning and supervision of quality control and assurance operations.
  • Receive, check and accept seeds and packaging materials in accordance with acceptance criteria and specifications.
  • Ensure processing SOPs are followed, and work instructions for staff are maintained at required locations.
  • Conduct accurate monitoring for CCPs/CPs and final product seeds as required and report monitoring status to designated personnel to initiate required corrections/ corrective actions in case of any deviations.
  • Prepare seed samples for external laboratory testing and conduct internal rapid laboratory analyses and tests on the seeds.
  • Verify calibration of measuring/monitoring devices to ensure accurate monitoring results.
  • Conduct pre-loading inspections of containers and outgoing seeds and ensure dispatch of goods in accordance with dispatch criteria.
  • Ensure proper segregation and handling of non-conforming products.
  • Conduct checks on PRPs as required and follow up on any deviations to ensure maintenance of a hygienic and sanitary processing environment.
  • Follow up on timely maintenance of machines as scheduled or as required and ensure hygiene clearance after maintenance.
  • Submit all reports required for verification to the Quality Manager.
  • Carry out any other activity as requested by the QM and Management.

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