Assistant - Quality Assurance

Role & responsibilities

1. Compliance with Food Safety and Quality Standards

• Implement and monitor HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans across all processing stages
• Conduct ShiftWise daily inspections of raw material, processing lines, and finished goods
• Ensure adherence to GMP, SSOP, and regulatory requirements
• Verify critical control points (CCPs) and maintain monitoring records
• Coordinate with production to correct deviations immediately
• Review quality and food safety documentation regularly

2. Reduction in Product Defects and Customer Complaints

• Analyze defect trends and identify root causes
• Establish in-process quality checks to catch issues early
• Monitor grading, sorting, and handling of fish to minimize damage
• Coordinate with procurement for raw material quality improvement
• Investigate customer complaints and implement preventive measures
• Conduct sensory and quality evaluation of finished products

3. Audit Performance (Internal and External)

• Plan and conduct internal quality and food safety audits
• Prepare documentation and records for external audits
• Ensure plant readiness for inspections at all times
• Identify non-conformities and assign corrective actions
• Follow up on audit findings until closure
• Train staff on audit expectations and compliance requirements

4. Effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Perform root cause analysis using tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Why analysis)
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans
• Track CAPA progress and ensure timely closure
• Verify effectiveness of implemented actions
• Maintain CAPA records and reports
• Review recurring issues and implement long-term solutions

5. Staff Training and Adherence to SOPs

• Conduct regular training sessions on food safety, hygiene, and SOPs
• Develop training materials specific to fish processing operations
• Evaluate staff competency and understanding of procedures
• Monitor adherence to SOPs during production
• Address non-compliance through coaching or retraining
• Maintain training records and schedules

6. Compliance & Documentation Activities

• Maintain safety records (incident reports, inspection checklists, training logs)
• Ensure compliance with local safety regulations and food safety laws
• Support safety audits and inspections
• Track corrective actions for safety-related issues.
• Carry out cross-functional assignments and additional responsibilities as required by the company.

Preferred candidate profile

Fish and Prawn Processing unit.