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Elite Talent

·6 days ago

Quality assurance manager

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Location

onsite, Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Quality systemsPreventive controlsHACCPAudit managementDocumentationRoot-cause analysisCorrective actionsLeadershipCommunicationCross-functional coordinationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingFood safetyQuality controlRisk assessment

Job Description

Job Brief

The Quality Assurance Manager leads quality and food safety systems for a water cup production company, ensuring effective preventive controls, documentation and continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain quality and food safety systems, policies and procedures.
  • Manage documentation, risk assessments, change control and quality objectives.
  • Oversee HACCP and applicable ISO-based systems, traceability and supplier assessments.
  • Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits and inspections.
  • Investigate nonconformities and complaints, and monitor corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with Quality Control and Production to prevent recurring defects.
  • Maintain procedures for product control, release and recall as applicable.
  • Train staff in hygiene and quality practices and develop the QA team.
  • Monitor quality performance and report risks and improvement recommendations to management.

Qualifications

  • Degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in quality assurance in food, beverage or water manufacturing, including leadership of quality systems and teams.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, quality management, audits and corrective actions.
  • Local and expatriate candidates are welcome.

Skills

  • Quality systems and preventive controls.
  • Audit management and documentation.
  • Root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Leadership, communication and cross-functional coordination.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

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