QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR – University of Zimbabwe 117 views

Applications are invited for the following posts at the University of Zimbabwe Agro-Industrial Park

Job Summary

This position is responsible for checking the quality of all incoming and outgoing material and
products as well as production procedures to ensure that products meet safety standards and
customer requirements.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Supervisor will include but are not limited to:

• Developing methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation based on the prescribed
requirements of the Food Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Manual and 5S principles.
• Management Representative of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001
Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management System.
• Assist facility management in maintaining the Standard Operating Procedures and working
out necessary instructions to achieve quality standards.
• Observing programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of manufacturing equipment,
measurement, and analytical equipment.
• Observing programs to analyze, inspect and grade inbound ingredients and manufactured
feeds.
• Initiating and implementing methods and procedures for the disposition of non-conforming
material and observing the methods to adequately reject, dispose or rework non-conforming
products.
• Reviewing the tabulation of data concerning ingredients, products, or process quality and
reliability.
• Determining corrective actions and communicating such needs to the General Manager.
• Training employees to identify and report Food Safety and quality issues.
• Analyzing test results to classify products, or compare results with standard tables.
• Conduct standardized tests on feed, additives, and preservatives in order to ensure
compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, and
nutrients.
• Providing assistance to nutritionists and technologists in research and development,
production technology, and quality control.
• Recording and compiling test results, and preparing graphs, charts, and reports.
• Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment.
• Ordering supplies needed to maintain inventories in the laboratory
• Other duties as required.

Education, Skills and Experience

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Food Technology/Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in Food Technology or equivalent is an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of the HSE Management Systems is a must.
• Work-related experience in the food processing or feed production industry is required. Work-related experience in Quality Assurance methods for animal feeds is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Packages.
• Ability to work days and hours as determined by the manufacturing schedule and supervisory
needs.