Quality Assurance Associate

Manila Comisario Central Inc. (MCCI) is the Commissary of Kuya J Restaurants (iKitchen, Inc.), a leading organization in the food industry dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to our customers.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Assurance Associate to join our team.

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for performing the detailed QAD activities relevant to the monitoring of the implementation of the quality assurance programs and systems of the company.

He/She also manages QA communications, documents and records ensuring their integrity, security and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

1. Sufficient Quality Management and Food Safety Program

1. 1 Conducts inspection and evaluation of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods; interprets and reports the results thereof
2. 2 Comply with and implement the hygienic practices (e.g. personal hygiene, equipment, tools, work areas) based on established quality system i.e. 5S, SSOP, GMP, HACCP
3. 3 Ensures that all products manufactured comply with the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Control Plan by conducting routine inspections at the assigned areas
4. 4 Monitors all assigned processes and performs standard monitoring procedure in the receiving area, during operations, and up to releasing of finished goods
5. 5 Counterchecks the cleanliness and condition of finished products and delivery vehicles prior to dispatch
6. 6 Verifies the condition, storage, and movement of any non-conforming goods inside the warehouse
7. 7 Verifies the correctness of QA-issued documents for dispatch versus the actual products
8. 8 Performs daily calibration of equipment necessary in performing assigned tasks

1. 9 Prepares periodic status reports on the operations/ activities undertaken in his/her area to his/her superior or management.
2. New Product Translation and Process and Product Improvements
3. 1 Assists translation run (from experimental run through commercialization) guided by procedures / processes defined by the translation team composed of representatives from client R&D, QAD, and Production

• Perform other job or expertise related assignments in order to develop one’s self and/or share one’s expertise resulting to support for operational efficiency
• Perform other tasks the QA Manager/Officer may require

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Chemical Engineering and other allied fields
• Technical competency required in the area of Food Microbiology/Food Chemistry and sensory evaluation, working/internship background in food plant operation
• Computer Literate
• Good both in written & oral communication; Computer literate; Critical thinker; Innovative; Flexible
• Willing to be assigned in San Pedro, Laguna