Quality Technician

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Quality Planning

• Supports in standardizing processes through creation of work instructions, Test methods, Product specifications of products. Qualification plans.
  
• Understand BRCGS and ISO 9001, ISo14001, ISo45001 standard requirements and supports in implementation of system.
  
• As a member of Food Safety team, involve in updating Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.
  
• Review supplier performance on monthly basis, communicate with supplier.
  
• Coordinate with suppliers on quality concerns and CAPA
  
• Performs internal audits as per audit schedule and follow up on CAPA.
  
• On regular basis review latest product specifications and update the required changes in Quality Plan and Test Methods, COA templates.
  
• On quarterly basis review and update mold & product health report.
  
• Records customer complaints and coordinates with inter-departments in analyzing RCA and taking necessary CAPA.
  
• On monthly basis provide lab measuring equipment’s health report
  
• Monitor calibration status of equipment and coordinate required calibration activities in coordination with supplier.
  
• Monitor and perform required migration reports and microbiological tests.
  

· Quality Control

• Involves in product or raw material approval processes with suppliers. Prepare and maintain trial reports for all incoming materials.
  
• Performs Incoming material inspection and updating records in the system.
  
• Perform inspection on approved product as per quality plan and prepare inspection report, using lab equipment.
  
• Prepare COA for every batch before shipping the item.
  
• Perform adhoc product inspections as instructed by head of the department
  
• Record all incidents and follow up on CAPA
  
• Perform periodic microbiological swab tests on identified areas.
  
• Conducts evaluation of machine capability studies and maintains records of findings.
  

· Quality Improvements

• UnderstandSupports ongoing quality reviews of the final product developed with design reviews and customer quality checklists.
  
• Participates in project meetings and shares reports on quality related items.
  
• Monitor and report regular updates to internal and external stake holders on the progress of process development/improvements/enhancement projects including understanding the risks, dependencies, critical milestones and forthcoming actions necessary to ensure success
  
• Maintain log for Major changes that would affect product or process quality.
  
• Provides training to operation team and selected topics
  
• Support the operations team to explore all options for improvement in manufacturing capacity, productivity, and cost reductions, utilizing lean and Six Sigma approaches, best practice identification, with focused improvement activities.
  
• Define, develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice.
  

· Other Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in meetings, planning, operational review, training and other programs or activity as may be directed by the head of department.
  
• Ensure compliance to Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environment requirements as specified in the global QHSE Management System with strict adherence to ISO and local regulatory authority.
  
• Ensure that all project related documents and records are fully up to date and that both record and product traceability and retrieval is upheld at all times and that all processes, procedures & activities comply with ISO and management procedures.
  
• Actively monitors industry trends, equipment and process innovations, and emerging technologies and creates initiatives to capitalize on new opportunities.
  
• Updates job knowledge by participating in trade shows and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager and Business Heads.
  

Requirements

Education/ Qualifications

· Diploma in engineering preferably Chemical.

Experience

· 0-1 years of experience in Packaging / Manufacturing processes and technologies.

Functional Skills & Specific Knowledge

· Knowledge in process improvement initiatives using the latest technology, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs.

· Knowledge of Quality systems and procedures

· Project Management certifications and expertise.

· Analytical and data interrogation skills.

· Problem solving capability

· Knowledge of ERP systems an advantage.