Quality Specialist (8-month contract) 1

City: West Singapore

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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).

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