We are looking for a
QUALITY ANALYST
Our client is a global food manufacturing company, one of the leaders in its field, with a modern production facility in Bulgaria. We are looking for an ambitious, independent and motivated professional for the mission of:
The Mission
Quality Analyst ensures quality in all stages of production. Develops and maintains HACCP plans, manages the HACCP team, assures that all Sanitation, Pest control, GMP and other Food safety activities are in compliance with the company corporate requirements. Implements initial and periodical training courses in the field GMP, HACCP and Sanitary design. Co-ordinates the implemented Quality (ISO 2200, 14001, 4500, FSSC 22000), updates QA department related procedures and maintains the eQCMS system database.
Main responsibilities
- Ensures that the quality system is established, implemented, and maintained in compliance with ISO 14001, 4500 and 22000. Supports the process owners at preparation and update of the documentation, reviews quality procedures and approves quality work instructions. Directs corrective and preventive actions and tracks their execution. Participates in implementation and maintenance of the quality and laboratory related ISO procedures and work instruction. Performs internal audits of plant QMS and EMS. Initiates and / or implements preventive and corrective actions.
- Ensures conformity with the active Bulgarian and European legislation in the field QA Co-operates with respective state authorities (RVPS) and implements in a timely manner all applicable new requirements.
- Manages and co-ordinates activities related to GMP, Pest control and Sanitation to ensure compliance to the company requirements. Trains and coaches managers in GMP and Sanitation area.
- Plans and performs monthly GMP and Sanitation Audits, supports the responsible managers in corrective actions execution. Plans and performs quarterly Pest control Audits together with external Pest control company.
- Monitors the production area in accordance with GMP, HACCP, sanitary and pest control requirements. Provides the required GMP information and GMP trainings of all factory employees and plant subcontractors.
- Administrates and maintains the eQCMS system. Performs training for all employees using the e QCMS system. Provides system related support.
- Controls internal audits and issues internal audits plan schedule. Provides training for all internal auditors to ensure understanding of the Quality Management System and auditing process.
- Participates in the Quality related KPIs data preparation and maintenance. Performs RCA relate to quality non-conformances/consumer and customer complaints.
- Takes and sends for analyses water samples according to the approved by Corporate quality water testing plan. Performs weekly chlorine water testing.
- Participates on Equipment Design Review process. Ensures participation in large project equipment sanitation design reviews for new plant installation or modifications to existing equipment.
- Performs “Hold/ Release” of incoming GC and packaging materials; GC, SFP, and FP according to results of analytical and sensory analyses and assure compliance with the relevant specifications.
- Works with corporate Quality on the training requirements in the area of sanitation best practices, pest control, and sanitary design. Ensures the development of key linkage between sanitation, plant quality, and operations. Ensures all corrective actions are followed up
- Supports R&D and BD in new product development, trial organization and performance at site. Maintains the required FP technological documentation in accordance with the Bulgarian legislation.
- Ensures compliance of the processes of the area of responsibilities with corporate QPE’s and SHE requirements.
- Supports the CIP process at the plant.
Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of experience in the relevant area
- Good knowledge of the National and EU Food Safety regulations
- Analytical and/ or Micro lab experience
- University degree in Food Technology, Chemistry or Engineering
- Good knowledge of ISO quality system and QCMS, HACCP standards
- Computer literacy with standard MS Office and special software
- Ability to solve problems in the manager’s absence
- English language fluency
- Good communication skills, self-motivated, proactive, self-confidence
- Good analytical and organizing skills
- Ability to solve problems in the manager’s absence
