Purpose
Leading the Raw Materials QC Analyst Team to make sure the raw materials are inspected according to the global & local approach, liaises with both internal and external stakeholders driving the resolution of issues and monitoring the approaches are consistently followed.
Core Responsibilities
-Leading the chemical, physical testing and sensory evaluations of incoming ingredients as identified by the current Givaudan specification for the item.
-Leading sensory evaluations of ingredients.
-Leading enter test results into SAP timely resulting in an acceptance or rejection.
-Leading communicate rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing, Planning and Customer Care as needed. Types of communications include e-mail, making notes in system and/or verbal.
-Leading the RM QC Analyst team on the site vendor complaint handling and the CAPA verification in a timely manner, organize and report the data and in responsible for the escalation issues.
-Liaise, lead and resolve technical issues with Vendors / Stakeholders.
-Leading the clarification of the ingredients specification, methods etc. with the global quality team.
-Leading the MOC process in raw materials perspective.
-Support the QA team of the customer complaints investigation of ingredients;
-Provide backup and support to team members as necessary.
-Back up the QC coordinate on the instruments verification and calibration monitoring and arrangements, department KPI report etc.
-Maintain work a hygienic and safe work environment.
-Identify opportunity for improvements in QC and set proactive measure for trouble prevention.
-Other tasks assigned by the QC Manager
Academic Background
-Vocational diploma (pre-university) in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
-Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science; Engineering or related discipline.
-MSC is preferred.
Professional Experience
-Overall work experience of 5 to 6 years with 2 to 3 years in a similar position.
Technical Skills
-Laboratory and/or QC techniques required.
-Operational experience and strong affinity on laboratory system, analytical equipment and instruments such as weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC.
- Knowledge on chemical substances, hazardous material and related local regulations.
-Written and verbal English is required.
-Good Sensory Evaluation experience preferred.
-Green belt or equivalent problem solving certificated preferred.
-Good communication and team work
-Integrity, Honesty and Resilient.
-Results driven.
-Stakeholder management and team leadership (4-8 subordinates).