Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Assistant Manager primary role is to assist the QA Manager to implement, maintain and improve Al-Ghanim Food Safety & quality system. Excellent organization and communication skills are required. Must be able to work effectively with all Food and Beverage staff. This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and processing Staff, as well as all QA for processing. This individual will develop and maintain our systems to ensure compliance to all Food Safety Standards.

Job Responsibilities

•   Assist in implementing, monitoring and updating existing Food safety & quality management system for all AlGhanim brands including but not limited to HACCP, SOPs, QA programs, procedures, and document control programs.

•   Record and analyze statistical data, generate trend analysis and recommend modifications, or suggest new standards, methods, and procedures.

•   Perform periodic analytical tests, inspections, and monitoring of incoming raw materials/packaging and finished goods for specification compliance.

•   Assist with supply chain controls: research for products specifications, follow up on supplier requirements, accountable for supplier approvals, audit programs & periodic supplier evaluation. 

•   Implement and manage random internal and external microbiological testing. 

•   Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

•   Responsible for making and updating risk assessments of suppliers, stores & products criticality. 

•   Responsible for approving suppliers, monitoring suppliers performance and generating periodic reports. 

•   Perform random inspections and audits on stores and suppliers in different markets based on risk assessments. 

•   Ensure all GMPs & PRPs are properly communicated and implemented in accordance with local and international standards.

•   Continuous follow up and update of local and international standards.

•   Collaborates with colleagues in Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality functions to continually improve the existing Food safety & quality management system.

•   Make rational decisions concerning product quality & safety, including rejections, holding products, shutting down processes. 

•   Accountable for reviewing and approving products specifications in accordance with AlGhanim brands obligations.

•   Follow up on customer complaints, delegate actions and verify accomplishment.

•   Participate in calculation nutritional information.

Skills

Candidate Requirements

-   A degree in Food Sciences or any equivalent is a must. 

-   3 years of experience in quality assurance.

-   Strong knowledge in Food safety management systems. 

-   Strong organizational skills

-   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

-   Ability to work both collaboratively and independently. 

-   Details oriented & time management abilities, strong follow up skills.

-   Arabic/ English speaker

-   Quick learner and forward thinker

-   Ability to create and implement a schedule.

-   HACCP Level 3 certification & previous HACCP implementation are a Must.