Job Description

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- The role is responsible for daily Quality Control functions within QA department and supporting Quality Assurance functions in a customer focused, efficient cost-effective manner.
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- Raw materials positive release to meet Quality management system requirements.
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Quality Assurance Officer

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Principal Objective

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- The role is responsible for daily Quality Control functions within QA department and supporting Quality Assurance functions in a customer focused, efficient cost-effective manner.
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- Raw materials positive release to meet Quality management system requirements.
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Responsibilities

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- Routine line checks across both shifts to maintain product compliance and GMP standards.
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- 100% verification of assembled MCB batches prior to blending.
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- Daily positive release of raw materials including testing, checking Certificates of Analysis, and recording results.
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- Testing and positive release of incoming goods (ingredients & packaging) to ensure they meet specification.
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- Finished goods testing (over 1000 batches per month) to maintain compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
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- Routine blenders checking to ensure food safety and allergens control.
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- Customer sample preparation, including increased sample frequency.
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- Liaise with suppliers regarding raw material non-compliances.
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- Conduct Housekeeping, Quality, and HSE audits in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
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- Assist with daily QC tasks including testing,



sample preparation, and labelling.
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- Develop SOPs for raw material testing where required.
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- Assist with the creation of product and raw material labels.
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- Additional EH&S; responsibilities including audits, reporting, incident support and compliance-driven tasks aligned with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QA, HSE, and production performance.
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Skills & Experience Required

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- Formal qualifications in Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline preferred.
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- Experience in chemical analysis, QC testing, or process control monitoring.
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- Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, and Quality Management Systems.
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- Qualification in Internal Auditing is desirable.
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- Understanding of Quality, Health & Safety (HSE) and safe working practices.
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- Strong written and verbal communication and basic arithmetic skills.
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- Computer literacy for data entry, reporting and processing.
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- Ability to work independently, manage workload and meet deadlines.
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Behavioral Competencies Required

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- Robust interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with production, QA, and supply chain teams.
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- Active listening, initiative, flexibility and problem-solving capability.
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- High stress tolerance and strong time-management skills.
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- Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise multiple tasks to achieve Quality and HSE objectives.
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📌 Quality Assurance Officer (City of Kingston)
🏢 Kite Recruitment Group
📍 City of Kingston