Quality Assurance Lead

Job Summary:

The QA Lead Coordinator oversees the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety System across all units. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, EFfCI, etc.), manages audits and validations, monitors non-conformances, and leads initiatives to maintain product quality, safety, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality & Safety Management: Lead the local Quality Management System and Product Safety Committees; ensure products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Audit & Compliance: Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal and external audits; maintain quality certifications and implement corrective actions.
• Validation & Risk Management: Develop and manage validation master plans, protocols, and CCP validations; assess and mitigate quality risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Define KPIs, implement improvement programs, and promote GMP practices; train teams on quality standards and risk analysis (FMEA, HACCP).
• Supplier & Customer Management: Qualify and monitor suppliers, support supplier audits, and manage quality-related documentation for customers.
• Regulatory & Certification Management: Maintain existing certifications (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EFfCI, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, etc.) and support implementation of new certifications aligned with business strategy.
• Team & Budget Management: Lead QA teams, manage budgets, process invoices, and support cross-functional quality initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with supplier management and continuous improvement programs.