Quality Assurance Supervisor

Purpose
In relation to the overall objective of the function to assure the safety, compliance, legality and quality of our prod-ucts, you will work largely supporting the execution of the Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide support to the QA Manager by performing timely analysis and interpretation / trending of reported data from multiple sources.
• Ensure Quality Management System documentation is generated, maintained, stored and achieved in compliance with company internal procedures
• Lead and implement assigned actions related to quality assurance requirements.
• Lead the execution of the internal audit program and subsequent CAPA process.
• Maintain and to demonstrate and be able to provide a good level of knowledge and interpretation of quality related policies, standards, procedures and requirements in daily work life e.g. reviewing business processes, improvement projects, audits, meetings etc.
• Assess the capability of external service providers, vendors, contractors or toll manufacturers to ensure that their products or services meet the organization's quality standards/requirements/contractual requirements.
• Participate in audits of external service providers, raw material vendors and as a Lead Auditor
• Able to provide guidance to stakeholders regarding the update of their departmental manuals and SOP’s.
• Participate and lead the site Quality risk assessments (eg.: HACCP, etc)
• Lead non-conformance investigations and make batch release decisions associated to process deviations
• Analyze and interpret Continuous Improvement initiatives and data / Performance Indicators (including generating reports, key statistics and follow up) / improvement project data, define and propose improve-ments. Execute approved actions
• Promote quality principles and culture by working cross functionally, being visible, walking the floor, participating in daily and weekly site meetings in multiple functions
• Work aligned with regional and global strategies

Academic Background

• Bachelor degree in a Food Science, Engineering, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement or related disci-pline.

Professional Experience

• Overall work experience of 5 years in a similar position.
• HACCP

Technical Skills

• Experience of using computer based Management Systems and applications such as Microsoft Office. Previous SAP experience is a plus.
• Expert level of understanding of the principles of Quality Management Systems e.g. ISO 9001 and continuous improvement.
• Good knowledge of business processes in Operations and in other Site functions/businesses on Site e.g. Manufacturing, distribution and Creation, Procurement, Sample/Application labs (as required).