Quality Assurance Technician

Company: Super Feeds Inc.

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Quality Control Testing:
   
   
   
   • Conduct thorough quality control tests on raw materials entering the feed mill.
   
   
   • Perform regular inspections and checks on work in progress and other inputs ( example utilities) and  finished feed products to ensure they meet quality standards.
   
   
   • Utilize testing equipment and instruments to assess attributes such as moisture content, particle size, and nutritional composition.
   
   
   • Inputting nutrient profiles for ingredients, feed formulations and verifying the formulas.
   
   
   
   


2. Monitoring Production Processes:
   
   
   
   • Monitor production processes closely to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
   
   
   • Conduct in-process inspections to identify and address any deviations from quality requirements.
   
   
   • Collaborate with operators and production teams to maintain and improve product quality.
   
   
   • Develop QMS program/Maintenance of SOPs and purchasing COA.
   
   
   
   


3. Data Recording and Analysis:
   
   
   
   • Record accurate and detailed data from quality control tests and inspections.
   
   
   • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement.
   
   
   • Generate reports summarizing quality metrics and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
   
   
   
   


4. Collaboration with Other Departments:
   
   
   
   • Collaborate with other departments, including production, operations, maintenance and farms, to address and resolve quality issues.
   
   
   • Participate in cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.
   
   
   • Provide insights to improve processes and prevent quality issues in the future not limited to animal nutrition, breeding or management to improve products and processes.
   
   
   • Any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or his designate. 
   
   
   
   

Requirements

1. Education:
   
   
   
   • Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Science, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a relevant discipline.
   
   
   
   


2. Previous Experience:
   
   
   
   • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing setting, preferably in the agricultural, feed, or food industry is preferred.
   
   
   • Familiarity with animal science, nutrition, physiology and livestock production
   
   
   • Familiarity with quality control standards and procedures.
   
   
   
   


3. Knowledge of Quality Control Methods:
   
   
   
   • In-depth knowledge of quality control methods, testing procedures, and relevant industry regulations.
   
   
   • Study or have a strong motivation for improvements in nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
   
   
   • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.
   
   
   
   


4. Attention to Detail and Analytical Skills:
   
   
   
   • Meticulous attention to detail in conducting tests and recording data.
   
   
   • Strong analytical skills to interpret test results and draw meaningful conclusions.
   
   
   
   


5. Communication Skills:
   
   
   
   • Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and convey quality-related information.
   
   
   • Ability to document findings, prepare reports, and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders.