The Quality Control head is responsible for leading the team in the quality department to make sure all Process and finished products are tested and released as per the Physico-chemical, Microbiological and sensory sampling plan. 

He/She is also responsible for planning and maintaining a regular external and inhouse calibration of laboratory equipment and in-line system of measurement. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides day to day management and supervision of the quality laboratory staff and acts in a supervisory role to all staff performing Quality Control tests (WWTP lab, Brewhouse and Fermentation). 

• Oversees all quality checks, including yeast management, microbiological control, chemical and analytical tests, and packaged beer quality checks.

• Prepare a calibration procedure and plan. Facilitate external and internal calibration as per the plan and retain proper documentation. 

• Plan and make sure 3rd party lab tests are performed and retain proper documentation. 

• Manages a sensory panel, including setting up tastings, maintaining inventory, and performing ongoing training sessions. 

• Ensure that service level agreements relating to quality are met: They will monitor the quality of the components used within the brewing process and Packaging to ensure they meet the quality standards that have been agreed to.

• Report on time data trends to the Quality Assurance Manager for early communication to responsible departments and early mitigation of quality related issues. 

• Troubleshoots ongoing issues and identifies root causes and areas in need of improvement.

• Creates research and development projects and experiments in order to support long term quality improvements.

• Addressing customer complaints related to product quality.

• Develops or updates new sampling plans, action plans, and SOPs as needed.

• Make sure all Quality Control resources (Glass wares, chemicals and other consumables) are tracked and requested before the minimum stock. 

• Closely work with IMS team leader for the effective implementation of IMS (FSMS, QMS, EMS and OHS).

• Prepare and implement a daily communication platform for quality team. 

• Work with Quality Assurance Manager to provide a proper training od sampling, operation and calibration of lab equipment, result interpretation, stock and asset management for quality team (Junior and senior analysts)

• Provide proper PPE for team, Practice workplace safety and comply the company safety regulations. 

• Lead the 5s project in order to make sure the workplace is organized and maintained. 

• Provide consumption trend and inputs for Quality Assurance yearly budget plan. 

• Other duties as assigned

Job title: Quality Control Head

Position:Quality Assurance Department

Reports to:Quality Assurance Manager 

Supervise :  Quality team

Job Requirements

Academic requirement:

•  MSC/BSC in Chemistry/ Chemical engineering/Biology/Food Science or related fields

Work experience: 

• 4/6 years of relevant experience in Brewery industry

Additional Competencies: 

• Having a mindset of achieving excellence.

• Experience of FSMS, QMS, EMS and Internal auditing is Preferable 

• Supervisory level experience in a production brewery or food production facility with firsthand experience in developing new processes and managing culture.

• A strong understanding of quality and laboratory equipment handling

• A strong work ethic and hands-on approach

• A strong problem-solving skill and teamwork.

• Familiar with ERP/SAP systems.

How to Apply

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