About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

 

QC Executive is responsible to ensure laboratory safety and smooth operation of the laboratory, oversee product testing, and manage raw materials / finished products release while actively contributing to cost-saving initiatives and continual improvement of quality processes.

 

Work Location : Tampoi ( Johor) 

 

Reporting to : Food Safety and Quality Manager 

Key responsibilities

 

Laboratory Operations:

 

• Plan, organize and coordinate tasks to ensure safe, reliable and efficient laboratory activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely analysis and releasing of raw and primary packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products while upholding GLP, food safety & quality standards such as GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000.
• Review and interpret test results to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Monitor Quality Inspection in SAP, ensure proper downgrading or rejections of non-conforming materials / products.
• Update daily product status, control and manage rework inventory and usage.
• Perform material or product shelf-life evaluation as and when required.
• Minimize product variability in food safety & quality attributes through the application of statistical analysis to key processes.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, to ensure they are calibrated and well-maintained.
• Validate analytical testing methodology and the reliance and validity of the testing methods.
• Administer proficiency testing to monitor the performance of lab technicians.
• Prepare and maintain SOP, WI, COA, and other quality documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all quality control activities, including test results, audits, and corrective actions, ensuring full traceability of materials / products.
• Manage department expenses to ensure wise expenditure.

 

 
Ensuring Product Quality and Safety:

 

• Assist in the implementation and maintaining quality control (including In Process Quality Control - IPQC) procedures, protocols and standards in compliance with food safety and quality requirements / regulations.
• Track quality metrics and prepare reports, presentations, operational documents, and other communications containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to Quality Control activities.
• Document and report deviations or non-conformities promptly. Support in analyzing and troubleshooting of non-conformances (NCR / customer complaint) and coordinating Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plan (RCAAP).
• Support internal and external audits.

 

Driving Continuous Improvement:

 

• Identifying areas for improvement that could improve employee safety, quality, food safety, cost and lab testing efficiency & accuracy.
• Provide necessary guidance / training and committed to company training.
• Coordinate annual sensory refresher training.

 

Team Leadership and People Management:

 

• Lead, supervise, prepare duty roster and train a team of QC Assistant / Lab Technicians.
• Periodic review of direct reports’ performance and development plans.
  
  

 

Qualifications and skills

 

 

• Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in QC or laboratory roles, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in laboratory testing techniques and instrument (e.g. NIR, Gerber, etc.).
• Sound knowledge in SAP, HACCP, process control procedure, Statistical Process Control (SPC), laboratory management and ISO 17025.

 

Competencies Required:

 

• Detail-oriented with a pro-active mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A team player with high commitment and able to perform under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast changing and growing global environment where accountability, quality, timeliness are key components.
• Effective communication with cross functional teams at multi-levels within the organization.