Quality Assistant

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Quality Assistant to ensure food safety and quality by monitoring production processes and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Ensure food quality and safety 2. Monitor the production process and detect deviations 3. Implement and verify Good Manufacturing Practices **Job Search \| Quality Assistant** We seek a candidate whose objective is to ensure that manufactured and handled foods are safe, meet pre-established quality standards, and comply with current regulations (C.A.A.), through control, recording, and tracking of actions related to product safety and quality. **Work Schedule** Afternoon-night shift Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings. **Responsibilities:** **Production Process Monitoring** * Monitor daily production, from preparation through dispatch. * Control portioning, assembly, labeling, and product presentation. * Identify process deviations and coordinate corrective actions. * Record inspections and track incidents. * Verify compliance with established parameters (times, temperatures, working conditions). **Hygiene, Safety, and Good Practices** * Ensure proper implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the facility. * Control and verify compliance with quality procedures: GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and PRPs. * Supervise cleaning and disinfection routines for equipment and facilities. * Assess contamination risks and propose preventive improvements. * Conduct microbiological testing of surfaces, equipment, and personnel per internal schedule. * Monitor critical control points such as cooking, cooling, and storage. **Raw Materials and Traceability** * Verify incoming material conditions (status, temperature, documentation). * Manage identification and traceability of raw materials and finished products. * Maintain up-to-date supplier records and documentation. * Address supplier deviations and follow up on complaints. **Finished Product and Delivery** * Monitor finished product conditions, storage, and preservation. * Ensure correct labeling (dates, batch numbers, mandatory information). * Assist in analyzing and resolving customer complaints. **Management and Continuous Improvement** * Participate in updating procedures and records. * Support internal audits and inspections. * Analyze quality data to identify improvement opportunities. * Support implementation of improvements in production processes. **Team Collaboration** * Provide operational staff support on quality and hygiene matters. * Participate in internal training sessions. * Promote good practices within the kitchen and production areas. **Requirements** * Education in food-related fields (technical degree, bachelor's degree, engineering, or related). *(Mandatory)* * Experience in the food industry. *(Mandatory)* * Leadership skills. * Residency in Lomas de Zamora or nearby areas. *(Mandatory)* * Availability for afternoon-night shifts and Saturday mornings. *(Mandatory)* Employment Type: Full-time Application Question(s): * Please state your net salary expectation. * Do you have experience similar to that described in this job posting? * Do you hold a degree in Food Science? Technical, Bachelor's, and/or Engineering. * Are you available Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.? * Do you reside in Lomas de Zamora or in the municipalities of Alte. Brown / Esteban Echavarría / Lanús? Work Location: On-site employment