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A Career in Quality Assurance (QA)

A career in Quality Assurance (QA) is essential for maintaining and improving product standards across various industries. QA professionals ensure that products meet company and regulatory standards before reaching consumers. This role is crucial in food safety, product consistency, and compliance, making it a critical function in sectors like manufacturing, technology, and consumer goods.

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QA Technician, QA Analyst, QA Specialist, Compliance Officer

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• National Diploma in Food Technology, Consumer Sciences, or Quality Management.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards, particularly within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and operating procedures is an advantage.
• A basic understanding of cold chain management and digitization in QA systems is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting travel tests on products of concern to ensure they meet standards.
• Troubleshoot high Return Product Counts (RPCs) by conducting root cause analysis and working with suppliers, distribution centres, and restaurants to improve product quality.
• Support the maintenance and reporting of ‘Across the Counter Quality’ (ATCQ) and ‘Behind the Counter Quality’ (BTCQ) programs by following up with suppliers and stores.
• Assisting in Preparing for supplier meetings, and audits, and ensuring the tracking of clean labels for affected products.
• Assist in Tracking and following up on beverage audits to ensure any corrective actions are taken and trends are reported.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to improve cold chain management processes across distribution centres and restaurants, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of product quality through cooking validations, new product development (NPD), and collaborations with key stakeholders.

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