To carry out, record, and action quality checks on GZI’s products during and after the production process in a timely manner.
- Minimum Qualification :Bachelors
- Experience Level :Mid level
- Experience Length :3 years
Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Department: Quality Control (Operations)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor/Leader
Direct Reports: None
Internal Relationships:
• Production
• Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• HSE
• HR and Admin
External Relationships:
• Suppliers
• Vendors
• Regulatory Authorities
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists with the implementation of approved Quality Control policies and activities.
• Performs continual quality control checks to ensure production is running within specifications.
• Inspects and tests products for quality defects in the manufacturing process and reports issues and concerns to the relevant department(s).
• Assists with the review of QC procedures and recommends plans to improve existing product quality standards.
• Liaises with the production department and warehouse to ensure non-conforming products are quarantined in a timely manner.
• Supports the collection of quality control data throughout the production process.
• Ensures all records are completed accurately and updated as needed.
• Assists with raw material inspection and approval for final dispatch to warehouse.
• Assesses the compliance of finished products against agreed specifications.
• Reads and actions items from the various QAS logs.
• Assists with process control audits as required.
• Assists with customer audits to ensure SOP specifications are adhered to.
• Tracks trends and variables in the manufacturing process using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
• Analyses spoilage, records causes and takes corrective actions where applicable.
• Performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on inspection equipment as required.
• Report any Food Safety concerns observed.
Integrated Management System
Documents implements and maintains the requirements of the Quality, Food Safety, Environment, Health and Safety management systems.
Health, Safety and Environment
• Carries out all tasks and activities in compliance with all the applicable Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Adheres strictly to HSE regulations by ensuring PPE and safety tools provided are used at all times.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Education
• Minimum of a First Degree in Chemical, Production, or Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
Required Experience
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in the manufacturing industry
COMPETENCIES PROFILE
Technical Competencies
- Project Management
- Integrated Management Systems
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Improvement Methodologies
- Inspections and Continuous Monitoring
- Manufacturing Operations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Management
- Audit Management
- Pre-requisite Programs (PRP)
- Operational Pre-requisite Programs (OPRP)
- Food Safety and Food Fraud
- Food Hygiene
Generic Competencies
- Accountability
- Business Knowledge
- Communication
- Continuous Development
- Detail Orientation
- HSE Procedures
- Innovation
- Leadership and People Management
- Operational Effectiveness
- Service Orientation
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology Application
