Glacier Products Quality Assurance Officer Job in Kenya

Glacier Products Limited, manufacturers of ice cream (Dairy land, Mio and Amore mia) brands of ice cream intend to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant who will report to Quality Assurance Officer.
 

Job Summary: Tests and inspects products at various stages and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Job Purpose: Ensure adherence of specifications and quality procedures at all stages are followed in the production process.

General Responsibilities / Duties:-

• Check all raw materials/Pack Materials received if the meet company specifications and legal requirements and that they are stored in hygienic conditions to avoid deterioration.
• Assist with maintenance of product specifications
• Counter check that the standard operation procedures are followed in all processes, document and communicate the SOPs.
• Confirm that the correct ingredients in correct quantities are used in the products.
• Confirm that the correct packaging and correct labels are used during filling.
• Carry out systematic checks, line quality analysis of the products
• Assist in conducting internal, external and supplier’s audits.  
• Assist in Training of staff in all sections.
• Shall be responsible for record keeping and proper filling of all quality related documents
• Participate actively in any technical committees & meetings
• Shall control all food safety hazard in the work areas as per our food safety systems
• Enforce IMS (ISO 22000-2005) systems procedures on area of work.
• Any other duty as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:-

• Possess a minimum of a Certificate/diploma in food or dairy science.
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on daily tasks.
• Keen and articulate on details.
• Relevant working experience:
• At least 1 year working experience in quality assurance/control in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000:2005 and other Food Management Systems.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, kindly send your CV; (include your current/Last and expected salary) to hrm@dairyland.co.ke

Closing date for submission of applications is Thursday 31st October 2013