Responsibilities:
- Define and implement quality standards for raw materials and finished products
- Inspect incoming raw materials (size, maturity, defects, contamination)
- Monitor in-process quality (washing, cutting, drying parameters)
- Ensure final product meets moisture, color, texture and foreign matter specifications
- Maintain food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, GHP)
- Handle export compliance requirements (EU/US standards)
- Coordinate lab testing (moisture, microbiology, pesticide residues)
- Maintain documentation, traceability and COA records
- Handle customer complaints and implement CAPA
- Prepare and manage audits (BRC, FSSC22000, HALAL customer audits) Competency
- Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems
- Knowledge of dehydration processes and critical control points
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage documentation and audits
- Positive communication and coordination skills
- Hands-on approach to shop floor quality control