Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Purpose (Executive Summary)

The Quality Assurance Inspector is critical in upholding Vienovo's commitment to 'Feed for Life' by meticulously inspecting raw materials, packaging, and finished products. This role ensures all products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory compliance, safeguarding brand reputation and consumer trust while contributing to our vision of being the Top Feed company in the Philippines.

Overview

The role ensures strict adherence to company specifications, identifies and reports deviations, and collaborates with production to implement corrective actions, thereby maintaining superior product quality. This position directly contributes to Vienovo's unwavering commitment to 'Quality' and 'Reliability' in every product.

• Conduct comprehensive inspections and sampling of incoming raw materials and packaging, ensuring strict adherence to established specifications and quality parameters.
• Monitor production processes, including formula revision codes, mash particle size, pelleting parameters, and crumble particle size, recommending immediate adjustments to prevent quality deviations.
• Perform in-process and finished goods quality checks, including physical and proximate analysis (e.g., using NIR machine), and weight verification, authorizing release only for products meeting commercial standards.
• Execute re-evaluation of finished goods in the warehouse for shelf-life integrity (e.g., infestation, molds, rancidity), documenting findings and issuing disposition slips accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and detailed quality records, inspection reports, and disposition slips for all materials and products, ensuring traceability and compliance with company standards.
• Participate in the daily calibration of weighing scales and other essential laboratory equipment to ensure precision and accuracy in all quality assessments.
• Collaborate proactively with Production, Warehouse, and Purchasing departments to address quality issues promptly, facilitate root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Percentage of raw and packaging materials accepted on first inspection vs. rejected/quarantined.
• Number of quality deviations detected and reported during production monitoring per month.
• Finished Goods Release Compliance Rate (e.g., % of products released meeting all specifications).
• Accuracy and timeliness of quality reports and documentation completion.
• Reduction in internal quality complaints or holds related to inspector's scope.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance/Control, preferably in feed manufacturing, food processing, or a related fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, sampling techniques, and basic analytical methods.
• Ability to accurately interpret technical specifications, production standards, and quality parameters.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong observational skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on production demands.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP, or other relevant quality management systems.
• Familiarity with feed ingredients, their quality characteristics, and potential contaminants.
• Experience with Near-Infrared (NIR) analysis for proximate composition.