Quality Analyst

Description

Position Summary: Ensure the quality of manufactured products, collaborate in the design of new products, and maintain the quality and food safety management system. Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality control and monitoring at all production stages. 2. Collaboration in the design and development of new products. 3. Active participation in continuous improvement and compliance with GMP. Ensure that manufactured products meet applicable specifications (rolling). Collaborate in the design of new products (on a project basis, as required by the Quality and Development Department). This position works the afternoon shift, from 12/13 p.m. to 9/10 p.m. Quality Control Perform semi-finished product controls in kitchen, blistering, and packaging areas. Take corrective actions upon detecting non-conformities. Record and track. Perform controls on finished product packages and release them to the warehouse. Take corrective actions upon detecting non-conformities. Record and track. Perform controls and review of raw materials entering the warehouse; assign internal batch numbers. Record and track. Additionally, keep documentation for critical suppliers up to date: supplier complaint tracking, submission of mandatory documentation (e.g., FT, gluten-free certification), analytical certificates, audits, etc. Perform controls, review, and acceptance of returns from non-final customers. Record and track. Collaborate in drafting and updating Technical Specifications for Finished Products (FP) and Raw Materials (RM), Work Instructions, product labels, and procedures, among others. Collaborate in standardizing and continuously improving processes within the scope of the quality and food safety management system (e.g., pest control, equipment and facility cleaning, product control, internal audits and improvement actions, actions in response to complaints, etc). Record and track. Perform scheduled microbiological surface controls on machinery, personnel hands, and workwear. Record and track. Procurement of raw materials. Actively participate in staff training on quality and food safety topics. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety Standards: Actively participate in implementing actions aimed at maintaining and/or improving the food safety and quality management system on the production floor. Permanently comply with and enforce GMP. Verify (where applicable) and manage calibrations of measuring instruments. Identify (wafer label) calibrated instruments; track and record. Verify equipment cleaning and disinfection. Identify potential contamination points and, if applicable, collaborate in standardizing, improving, updating, and tracking POES. Development Collaborate with the Quality and Development Department in conducting tests (laboratory tests, pilot plant tests, and launch follow-up) and designing new products. Participate in defining, designing, and improving Development Procedures. Collaborate in drafting technical specifications/work instructions for new products, new controls, or new equipment/machinery, as applicable. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Technical education is mandatory. A professional or student in the food industry (e.g., technical diploma, bachelor’s degree, engineering, etc.) is preferred; however, professionals or students from related disciplines with industry experience may also be considered.-Requirements- Minimum Education: University degree 1 year of experience Knowledge: Analytical ability, Quality Control, Process Control