QC Officer

About Kerry Group PLC

Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition, serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company partners with customers to develop healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products consumed by billions worldwide. Kerry's vision is to be its customers' most valued partner, fostering a world of sustainable nutrition.

The Role of QC Officer

Kerry Group PLC is seeking a QC Officer to join its team in Jeddah. This full-time role is critical for maintaining the company's commitment to safety and quality. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding the "safety first, quality always" principle within the operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review manpower arrangements for the daily schedule of Online Physical Chemical Lab Technicians.
• Review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Arrange external or internal training as required for subordinates.
• Monitor the calibration master list by factory number and calibration due dates.
• Monitor working equipment and verify/calibrate against golden standard weighing scales, viscometers, thermometers, and moisture analyzers.
• Update calibration reports and coordinate with suppliers for adjustments if internal calibration results are out of specification.
• Identify required restock quantities, raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) after obtaining vendor quotations, and review inventory levels for lab consumables, glassware, and chemicals monthly.
• Coordinate with the American Proficiency Institute for dairy golden sample purchases, and distribute samples to subordinates for performance KPI tests.
• Collect and compile data for average results submission online before due dates, and monitor results and certificates issued.
• Manage the Internal Repeatability and Reproducibility Internal Calibration Program by identifying samples and coordinating sample preparation and distribution to subordinates.
• Oversee chemical disposal activities to schedule waste area lockage from chemical and physical laboratories.
• Oversee retain sample management (finished goods, foreign matter, oversize, reference, and online) storage and tracking.
• Conduct Risk Assessments for Lab Activities and Lab Chemical Use, including Lab SOP/WI/Format Reviews and Updates; Lab audits/self-inspections, NC reviews, and identification of SCIA.
• Identify finished goods by category and coordinate sample withdrawal for contaminant programs.
• Monitor and review specifications in accordance with the latest requirements of the Food Act 1983 (Act 281).
• Compile reports and provide reviews and conclusions on food safety regarding contaminant elements.
• Coordinate with the microbiological section to assess laboratory Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP) in terms of microbial air and floor counts (*, SPC, Enterobacteriaceae, yeast & molds).
• Perform Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) for newly purchased lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment during downtime.
• Issue, investigate, and rectify Lab Glass Breakage Reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for the QC Officer position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires a strong understanding of quality control processes and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a laboratory environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The QC Officer will operate within a dynamic environment focused on taste and nutrition for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process and salary will be disclosed during the recruitment stages.