Quality Officer

Description:

Ismail Industries Limited is looking for a detail-oriented and technically sound Quality Officer to join our team. This role requires hands-on laboratory expertise and a strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and manage lab equipment including Spectrophotometer, HPLC, GC, Aflatoxin analysis, titrations, etc.
- Handle internal and external audits and execute action plans for the chemical lab.
- Manage specifications for raw materials and finished goods in line with regulatory and client requirements.
- Maintain QMS documentation in compliance with FSSC Ver 6 & ISO 9001; develop methods, plans, and formats accordingly.
- Conduct raw material testing, SAP releases, trend analysis, and sample retention.
- Manage lab inventory and external lab evaluation.
- Conduct process line validations and line qualifications.
- Handle R&D trials and manage retention samples.
- Provide technical support at different stages of R&D trials.
- Manage SAP system for the issuance of raw and packaging materials.

Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in chemical laboratory management within the food industry.
- Strong knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements, including ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and FSSC 22000 Ver 6.0.
- Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
- Prior experience in R&D is an edge.