QA Analyst

Job Objective

Responsible for conducting thorough inspections and checking throughout the production process to verify compliance with established standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Assess product quality and adhere to standard operating procedures and contribute to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable feed products to customers. Responsible for assuring that the analytical procedures and proper sampling are conducted accordingly for raw materials. Ensures that all routine and monitoring analyses are regularly conducted and provide accurate and precise results to relevant stakeholders

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Inspection and Verification 

● Perform visual inspections and nutritional evaluation of raw materials and feeds to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Verify that products (raw materials & feeds) meet established criteria for appearance, texture, color, size, odor, consistency and nutritional content set based on the acceptance and release parameters. 

● Informs concerned department/s on deviation/non-conformity found to identify the root cause. 

Sampling and Testing 

● Collect representative samples of raw materials and packaging materials from delivery trucks and finished goods at various stages of feed production for laboratory testing and analysis. Follow established sampling protocols and procedures to obtain representative samples.

Process Monitoring 

● Monitor production processes and equipment operation to identify potential sources of variation, defects, or non-conformities. Inform or alert Feed and QA Supervisor to any deviations from established procedures or quality standards and assist in implementing corrective actions as needed. 

Documentation and Record-Keeping 

● Maintain accurate records of check/inspection results and quality control activities. Document observations, deviations, and corrective actions taken during inspections in accordance with established procedures and documentation requirements. 

● Manages and maintains Certificate of Analysis of Macro, Micro, and Packaging materials, as necessary. 

● Accomplishes shift reports (QA Analyst shift report, FSAR, bin bottom, in-process monitoring) at the end of shift. 

SAP Support and Troubleshooting 

● Ensure the accurate and real-time execution of tasks related to the process/es they are responsible for, including the recording of information and report generation in the designated forms and platforms (e.g. SAP). 

● Integrate with other parties/ functions whose processes are interfaced with their processes (to enable alignment, efficient flow of the process, and effective implementation of controls). 

● For detailed SAP-related tasks, please refer to the attached RACI. 

Compliance Verification 

● Ensure that feed products and production practices comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies. Conduct audits, inspections, and checks to verify adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) or FSMS (Feed Safety Management System), or other quality assurance protocols. 

● Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory protocols while conducting inspections and tests. 

Continuous Improvement 

● Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives. 

Product Traceability 

● Assist in maintaining product traceability by accurately recording lot numbers, batch codes, and other product identifiers. Ensure that proper labeling and identification are applied to finished products and packaging materials to facilitate traceability and recall procedures if necessary.

Communication and Collaboration 

● Communicate effectively with the production team, quality assurance team, and other stakeholders to address quality-related issues and coordinate corrective actions.

Education: 

● Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or any science-related course. 

Experience: 

● Previous experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance role, preferably in the food or feed industry for at least 1 year is preferred but not necessary. 

● Familiar with quality assurance principles, procedures, and tools used in manufacturing environments. 

● Experience in Quality Management systems is a plus. 

License/s: 

● Eligible to take Chemical Technician Licensure 

Other Requirements: 

● Good communication Skills 

● Has basic computer skills, including data entry, document management, and email communication.