Quality Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

• monitors the quality of all products being manufactured in the spice plant.  emphasis on process control for all products
• new raw material approval and updating raw material specifications
• approval and labeling of raw materials 
• final product approval 
• sampling for microbiological testing for raws, finished products and water
• maintains an awareness of GMP practices, sanitation program, and operation to help management resolve problems
• coordinates and direct all activities related to products safety, product in processes, and finished product;  ensuring all customers receive their COAs and specification.
• follow up with suppliers for outstanding COAs and save them on the system
• filing and maintaining of QMS Documentation
• monitors daily production as well as the on line QC reports and must report all non-conformances immediately to both the QA supervisor and production manager.
• theoretical calculation of SO2 and salt
• ensure all batch sheets are signed off and captured on the system
• conducts regular in process audits to ensure that the production associates adhere to the processes as laid out in the relevant product specification.
• participate in daily hygiene inspections, monthly GMP audits and glass & hard plastic  checklist
• participate in verification of plant equipment - scales
• maintains procedures in the plant to keep track of all product placed on hold due to quality, packaging, and rework and makes recommendation for disposition
• to ensure that retention samples are stored and marked appropriately for future reference and are properly managed
• maintaining general housekeeping in the Lab
  
  • keep equipment and work benches clean
  • all equipment & computers to be switched off  - end of shift
  • ensure that all books and equipment are packed away
  • lab shall be kept neat and tidy at all times
• keeps  abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems and quality control practices, Maintains a thorough understating of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.