Senior Officer - Quality Control

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished feed products as per established specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, feed safety regulations, and company quality management systems.
• Perform physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses of feed ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor critical control points during manufacturing processes to maintain product consistency and quality.
• Verify incoming raw materials for conformity to quality standards before acceptance.
• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Stores departments for quality-related issues and corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conforming materials/products and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and housekeeping of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor adherence to GMP, HACCP, and feed safety protocols within the plant.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in poultry, cattle, aqua, or livestock feed manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to feed formulation concepts and nutritional quality evaluation.
• Experience handling laboratory equipment.