Job Description

Posted on August 9, 2022

Job Purpose
The Quality Assurance Technician will be reporting to Quality Assurance Manager and will support the Quality Assurance Manager by providing production expertise to resolve Quality issues within the production operation. Ensure that the product meets customer’s requirements (both internal and external) at each stage of its manufacturing process, carrying out relevant testing and where necessary take corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues. Report quality issues data, ensuring the Food Safety & Quality Management Systems are adhered to at all stages.
Unloading of materials.
Key responsibilities

Carry out product tests and thorough independent final inspection of finished products to defined procedures, formally reporting all defects
Responsible for checking, progressing and collating inspection records
Provide technical support in the areas of material pre-delivery inspection, goods Inwards, and Production line Quality support activities
Inspect and auditing of all components and all stages of the manufacturing process
Investigate any quality issues to identify root cause and raise appropriate corrective action paperwork and ensure issues are addressed and resolved
Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to Food Safety management system (ISO 22000:2018)
Ensure all products flow through the inspection points
Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded
Maintain the calibration system, ensuring all equipment is correctly calibrated
Carry out internal inspections of other departments
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Support and participate in process improvements
Write simple reports and provide information to Quality Assurance Manager
Be aware and work to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Undertake continuous training and development
Participate in root cause analysis and resolving problems
Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

Key Qualifications & Requirements
Experience:

Minimum of 2- 4 years, preferably in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry.
Education Level:, Diploma course in science, food, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry,
Qualifications: Diploma and/or degree in Production Management or other relevant field
Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
Good Command in English Language, Nyanja and Bemba
Abilities: proven abilities of a quality supervisor background.
Personality: Self-motivated, Completing tasks on Time.

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For all interested candidates, please email your CV and relevant qualifications to [email protected] with €œQuality Assurance Technician€ in the subject line and fill the following assessment survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9KD737J

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