Quality Assurance Specialist
- Full-time
Company Description
In 1999, Blaine established its toll/manufacturing arm, REFAMED RESEARCH LABORATORY CORPORATION, to give customers all the benefits of customized quality products. RRLC is a Certified ISO 9001:2008, GMP Certified, globally competitive Philippine based company that incessantly invest on research and technology geared towards development of animal health & nutrition including contract manufacturing. We produce and market world class product amongst which includes veterinary preparations, feed concentrates, additives, premixes, anchored solidly on the principles of manufacturing integrity utilizing only the best & reputable ingredients available in the market today.
In 2008, Blaine formed its Food Division into BLAINE FOOD CORPORATION, a food raw materials provider and product development / customization. BFC is dedicated in serving food industry through our adherence to robust and highest standard of Manufacturing Services & Marketing of specialty ingredients, nutritional premixes, flavor compounds, spice and seasoning blends intended for different food applications. Our dedicated staff has more than 40 years of combined experiences in production, quality assurance, research and development, including sales and marketing. Our HALAL certified plant allows us to serve a wide range of markets, both local and international.
Likewise, in 2008, Blaine solidified its business of providing raw materials to the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, personal and home care industries through the creation of BLAINE PERSONAL AND HOME CARE CORP. BPHCC is committed to provide impeccable product and service that allows it customer to receive maximum benefits in terms of performance and profitability.
Job Description
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the inspection of Finished Goods, In-process line inspection and verification activities, the non-conformity and complaints management activities of the company, and compliance to mandates of certifying bodies.
Job Scope:
1. Investigation
2. Inspection
3. Sampling
4. Spot and line clearance checking
5. Documentation and reporting
6. SAP transactions
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs verification of calibration activities of measuring devices assigned in
Production, QC and R&D Laboratories.
2.) Conducts spot-checking and verifies In-process and line inspection in all
manufacturing areas (dispensing, warehouse quarantine, rejected, approved and
returned/recalled area and all Production lines from processing to packaging and
delivery trucks/vans).
3.) Conducts inspection of finished product/s based on Military sampling Scheme.
4.) Checks the quality of out-bound deliveries and accomplishes the necessary
documents associated therewith.
5.) Counter-checks and releases the approval of product label/s for mass production
against the pre- approved control as indicated in the Packaging Direction Record
of a particular product.
6.) Representative sampling of packaging material and/or Finished Goods from the
complaint batch; returned goods/ recalled batch/es subject for physical &
chemical verification and confirmation with the QC personnel.
7.) Checks the accomplished Batch Production Record (BPR) and Packaging
Direction Record (PDR) of each commercial batch produced prior to inspection
and submits it to the Quality Assurance Supervisor for final release approval of
the said batch.
8.) Conducts preliminary investigation through root-cause analysis pertinent to
product/customer complaint and other related non-conformities identified within
the process in coordination with the department head.
9.) Submits preliminary investigation report to Quality Assurance Head subject for
verification and assessment prior to final disposition by the latter.
10.) Releases on-time the Finished Goods in SAP in the absence of the QA Head.
11.) Filing and safekeeping of Batch Production Record (BPR) after the approved
release of product.
12.) Archiving and subsequent disposal of the Batch Production Result (BPR) after
storage period has elapsed.
13.) Consolidates the needed documents (as specified in the audit plan) and prepares
necessary aids needed for external audits.
14.) Spearheads the conduct of annual mock recall; Communicates with the stake
holders; Consolidates the annual mock recall exercise.
15.) Supervises the repacking of traded products; Checks the adequacy and
completeness of the accompanying documents as well as the quality of the
repacked good/s.
16.) Evaluate the physical attributes of returned goods and if needed, request the
necessary laboratory analyses to verify the product's quality.
17.) Assists in testing the packaging materials both under accreditation and R&D
material development.
18.) Assists in the conduct of microbial swabbing for packaging materials.
19.) Performs other functions that maybe assigned from time to time.
For RRLC:
20.) Conducts the quarterly packaging material supplier accreditation.
For BMC:
21.) Ensures compliance to HALAL policies and measures.
a.) for food division:
22.) Collaborate with the sales team in accomplishing Product and Supplier
Accreditations. Also prepares sample and technical documents for client
evaluation.
23.) Conducts inspection of finished product/s based on ANSI sampling Scheme.
24.) Conducts spot-checking and In-process and line inspection in all manufacturing
areas (dispensing, warehouse quarantine, rejected, approved and
returned/recalled area and all Production lines from processing to packaging and
delivery trucks/vans).
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the inspection of Finished Goods, In-process line inspection and verification activities, the non-conformity and complaints management activities of the company, and compliance to mandates of certifying bodies.
Job Scope:
1. Investigation
2. Inspection
3. Sampling
4. Spot and line clearance checking
5. Documentation and reporting
6. SAP transactions
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs verification of calibration activities of measuring devices assigned in
Production, QC and R&D Laboratories.
2.) Conducts spot-checking and verifies In-process and line inspection in all
manufacturing areas (dispensing, warehouse quarantine, rejected, approved and
returned/recalled area and all Production lines from processing to packaging and
delivery trucks/vans).
3.) Conducts inspection of finished product/s based on Military sampling Scheme.
4.) Checks the quality of out-bound deliveries and accomplishes the necessary
documents associated therewith.
5.) Counter-checks and releases the approval of product label/s for mass production
against the pre- approved control as indicated in the Packaging Direction Record
of a particular product.
6.) Representative sampling of packaging material and/or Finished Goods from the
complaint batch; returned goods/ recalled batch/es subject for physical &
chemical verification and confirmation with the QC personnel.
7.) Checks the accomplished Batch Production Record (BPR) and Packaging
Direction Record (PDR) of each commercial batch produced prior to inspection
and submits it to the Quality Assurance Supervisor for final release approval of
the said batch.
8.) Conducts preliminary investigation through root-cause analysis pertinent to
product/customer complaint and other related non-conformities identified within
the process in coordination with the department head.
9.) Submits preliminary investigation report to Quality Assurance Head subject for
verification and assessment prior to final disposition by the latter.
10.) Releases on-time the Finished Goods in SAP in the absence of the QA Head.
11.) Filing and safekeeping of Batch Production Record (BPR) after the approved
release of product.
12.) Archiving and subsequent disposal of the Batch Production Result (BPR) after
storage period has elapsed.
13.) Consolidates the needed documents (as specified in the audit plan) and prepares
necessary aids needed for external audits.
14.) Spearheads the conduct of annual mock recall; Communicates with the stake
holders; Consolidates the annual mock recall exercise.
15.) Supervises the repacking of traded products; Checks the adequacy and
completeness of the accompanying documents as well as the quality of the
repacked good/s.
16.) Evaluate the physical attributes of returned goods and if needed, request the
necessary laboratory analyses to verify the product's quality.
17.) Assists in testing the packaging materials both under accreditation and R&D
material development.
18.) Assists in the conduct of microbial swabbing for packaging materials.
19.) Performs other functions that maybe assigned from time to time.
For RRLC:
20.) Conducts the quarterly packaging material supplier accreditation.
For BMC:
21.) Ensures compliance to HALAL policies and measures.
a.) for food division:
22.) Collaborate with the sales team in accomplishing Product and Supplier
Accreditations. Also prepares sample and technical documents for client
evaluation.
23.) Conducts inspection of finished product/s based on ANSI sampling Scheme.
24.) Conducts spot-checking and In-process and line inspection in all manufacturing
areas (dispensing, warehouse quarantine, rejected, approved and
returned/recalled area and all Production lines from processing to packaging and
delivery trucks/vans).
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of B.S. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy and other science-related courses.
Years of Related Work Experience:
With at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in the analytical laboratory.
Job Skills/Competencies Required:
Must be responsible, hardworking, honest and trustworthy; With good exposure in conducting the product inspection and complaint management background; Knowledgeable in the technical aspects of materials, intermediates and finished products; Aggressive and result-oriented person; Can work under pressure and very flexible if time requires to be; Must be computer-literate
Additional Information
Our Manufacturing processes brings out the best taste in food products through our flavors, herbs, and spices. That add nutritional value through our vitamins and minerals. We customize powder and liquid flavor mixes, seasoning mixes, and vitamins premixes according to our client’s requirements and guarantee the best value and satisfaction to our clients.