Quality Control Analyst
Kerry · KwaZulu-Natal ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
The Quality Control Analyst ensures that raw materials and manufactured products meet safety and quality specifications through sensory and analytical testing. The role involves conducting GMP checks, managing lab equipment, and maintaining QMS and HACCP systems within a food manufacturing environment.
Requisition ID 63467
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
About the role
A QC Analyst at Kerry ensures that all manufactured and purchased products meet required quality and safety specifications by performing accurate testing, reviewing results, and supporting production teams in resolving any deviations to maintain consistent product standards.
Key responsibilities
Analysis of raw materials and chemicals, using sensory and analytical methods to ensure that they comply with specifications.
Ensures timeous delivery of test results to meet deadlines for release of raw materials, and process intermediates.
Responsible for ensuring that samples are handled and collected according to procedures and quality requirements
Review supplier CoA for conformance to internal specifications
Conduct factory GMP checks.
Packaging Inspections.
Data capturing results of tests carried out onto system.
Good housekeeping & Good lab practices.
Internal auditing.
Supplier assessment and continuous evaluation
Raising and closure of Non-conformances
High Risk material daily check
Halaal and Kosher Audit assist
Traceability exercise assist
Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols
Internal calibration and verification of lab equipment.
Ensures that the QMS & HAACP systems are implemented to ensure its continuing suitability and effectiveness
Qualifications and skills
Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 yrs experience as a QC Analyst, preferably within a Food Manufacturing Environment.
Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP & GMP.
Computer Literate
Internal Audit Experience (Advantageous)
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Problem Solving – evaluate results to choose the best possible solution
Strong Communication Skills
Pro-active
Systematic
Ability to work independently
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter #LI-NB1
Posting Type LI