The MQA Technician will control and monitor the manufacturing processes from the receipt of incoming raw materials to the transfer of the manufactured products to the finished goods area and to ensure that all manufactured products meet our product quality and safety standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides data during the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting(s) related to the production line and to investigate losses.
• Leads problem-solving activities using standard tools to solve problems on the line(s) in a timely manner.
• Train operational staff in quality practices and procedures.
• Support brand change activities and coordinate availability and testing of samples according to the sampling plan.
• Document test results in approved physical and electronic formats.
• Create, review, and update procedures, work instructions and other quality documents
• Ensure availability of Batch Records before and after production.
• Create, establish and review changeover standards for all appropriate SKUs in the line(s).
• Implement document control procedures for change management systems.
• Facilitate internal training programs on document management and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline and document workflows.
• Investigate non-conformities and deviations in a timely manner using problem-solving tools.
• Implement corrective actions to address identified non-conformities
• Research and implement preventative measures to mitigate future non-conformities
• Manage and report on non-conforming products and related corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in decision-making for the release or destruction of non-conforming products.
• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional testing on incoming raw materials.
• Ensure all raw materials documentations are reviewed and matches all receiving items.
• Ensure raw materials usage maintains a FIFO cycle.
• Track and monitor re-work and disposal of waste.
• Ensure waste disposal meets the environmental legislations.
• Ensure all licenses are visible at all relevant locations.
• Ensure compliance with testing and monitoring programs.
• Update the database for raw materials specification with adjustments as needed.
• Execute microbiology testing and sampling programs for raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods.
• Conduct analysis of incoming raw materials batches and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Monitor stock of laboratory reagents/supplies and initiate orders as necessary.
• Ensure ownership of the quality of products by focusing on quality at the source.
• Promote adherence to company quality, environmental, health, and safety standards and guidelines.
• Report and address safety risks and ensure full compliance with local legislation, company policies and practices sustainability rules and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all company and legal standards and guidelines related to quality of incoming materials in line with the Quality Management System.
• Focus on elimination/prevention of product quality defects at the source through performing routine maintenance activities.
• Implementation of quality management systems.
• Ensure the completion of the established internal training plan.
• Build capability of the team in resolution of technical process failures and troubleshooting
• Propose and follow-up on quality improvement ideas in production and other processes.
• Analyze elimination of potential quality losses and information influencing product quality.