Quality Specialist (8-month contract) 1

City: West Singapore

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Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

About the role

Manages the HACCP pre-requisite programs and review periodically their effectiveness in mitigating microbiological contamination risk. Revise as required for continuous improvement.
Works with plant team on special cleaning activities, inspection and food safety verifications.
Works with cross functional team for audit preparation e.g. FSSC audit.
Establishes and manages the pest control programs for the plant, collaborates closely with the Pest Control Service provider.
Participates in internal HACCP/GMP and Quality audit programs.
Supports in OE/Engineering improvement projects to ensure compliance to food safety and hygiene requirements.
Supports Procurement team to ensure existing and new material suppliers meet our Food Safety and hygiene requirements.
Supports warehouse and third-party warehouse service provider to meet our Food Safety requirements and ensure material storage compliance. Participates in facility audit for cGMP, pest control and hygiene as required.
Establishes and manages the hygiene monitoring program for production, warehouse, utilities, and adjoining areas, with established test points, sampling frequency and acceptance criteria.
Reviews and revises current plant hygiene zoning policy to mitigate physical and microbial product and chemical contamination risks, personal and material traffic flow, gowning and shoe change policy.
Provides guidance in directing efforts to improve, maintain, and validate sanitation practices and procedures. Continuously benchmarks or seeks best practice in plant and equipment cleaning protocols.
Evaluates and approves cleaning accessories and disinfectants used in sanitation procedures.
Defines scope of works and establishes standards and measures of cleaning effectiveness for third party janitorial services for the plant.
Implements plant wide programs and activities as communicated by site management and regional/global quality, through effective and cost-efficient hygiene and sanitation programs to mitigate microbiological risks.
Performs other tasks, roles or projects that may be assigned by Microbiology and Food Safety Manager.

Skills & Competencies Required

Minimum Diploma in a scientific or technical discipline (Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or related) preferred or with equivalent skills and experience.
At least two years of relevant experience.
Working experience in a Nutritional GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
Understands quality systems, HACCP which includes environmental monitoring program, pest management program, sanitation program and other pre-requisite programs.
Good and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to assess risks and shape decision making.
Good inter-personal skills, acts with integrity, executes with discipline, and processes strong motivational and team building skills.
Willing to work in Tuas (company transport provided at various MRT stations).