Production & QA officer (Bakery)

Roles & Repsonsibilities

1.    QA / QC

Ensure GMP, food safety & hygiene is enforced in all areas of factory

Maintain an up to date product specification sheet for all products

Maintain supplier specification & testing records

Active part of HACCP team to ensure accreditation and implementation timelines are met

Identify gaps in food safety & hygiene through regular mock recalls & internal audits and set measures & controls to ensure gaps are filled

Assist with presenting root cause analysis & preventive methods to management when issues related to quality, safety, hygiene & productivity arises

Liaises with external auditors to ensure activities are explained and non conformances are resolved promptly & effectively

Ensure retention samples for all products are stored and maintained

Conduct analytical tests for raw materials and finished goods are performed for every batch and maintain records

2.    Production

Plan and schedule weekly production ensuring raw materials are stocked and resource allocated efficiently (raw materials, labels, packaging available & stocked, staffing allocated, etc.)

Build efficiency & productivity in production capacity through complete understanding of daily activities & demand forecasting through communication with relevant stakeholders

3.    New Product Development

Assist with new product development sourcing raw materials, packaging materials and conducting bench trials

Implement SOPs for production of new products

4.    Reporting

Present daily report for QA, QC and NC to the Factory Manager at the end of every day

Experience

2 years experience as QA / QC, production in food manufacturing industry, preferably baking sector

Atleast Bachelors in Food Science or similar degree