Executive – Quality Assurance – Abbott Jhagadia Gujarat

About the Job – Executive – Quality Assurance – Abbott Jhagadia Gujarat

Major Responsibilities

Interpersonal skills in order to have healthy relationship with colleagues working in different functions at site.Decision making skills regarding the Analytical quality status of finished products, in-process materials & environment and Hygiene/GMP of process equipments, manufacturing area/ware house/Factory premises. & dispatch vehicles ex Jhagadia plant.Communication skills in order to understand and provide necessary feedback or solutions within the QA team and internal customers.Analytical thinking in order to go in depth understanding of RCA of Quality & Hygiene/GMP related complex issues and provide the best feasible solutions at shop floor.Decision making skills in order to handle the Analytical quality problems involved at Site.

Education

M.Sc. / M.Tech in Chemistry (Dairy / Food)
Thorough knowledge of general Analytical analysis procedures
Understanding of Quality systems ISO 9001/ISO 22000/ FSSA /BIS / Risk Assessment and exposure for HAZOP/HACCP analysis

Background

8-9 years of experience in a reputed food processing industry
Being proficient in Gujarati is advantage

Ability to accurately interpret the quality related problems of ingredients, finished food & process checks in food processing.

Ability to conduct trouble shooting studies to resolve the problems encountered w r t Quality and Hygiene/GMP at Site
Ability to handle all type of Analytical quality issues in the entire supply chain
5 to 8 years of experience in a reputed food processing industry
Out of which at 3 years as QA Executive Analytical Laboratory in similar industry

Accountability/Scope

Primary Function:Operations

To execute physical, analytical and sensory checks on all the raw materials & finished products as per the laid down procedures & provide feed back on deviations, if any, to the concerned functions like Manufacturing, Purchase etc., for corrective actions
The Manager, Analytical Laboratory of Abbott Jhagadia plant is responsible for managing the overall operations in the analytical lab to assure the validity of all testing data, and to assure the compliance with relevant Indian regulations/standards and company policies/standards.
Establishing and reviewing below site analytical lab processes and methods with the support of global project team and functional head, based on the relevant Indian regulations/standards and company policies/standards.
Implementing, maintaining and improving the established analytical lab and in-process testing processes and methods. Preparing and/or reviewing analytical associated protocols/procedures once any updates, Reviewing executed documents associated with analytical testing, Monitoring, communicating internal and external analytical testing associated trends and recommending compliance actions, Monitoring, analyzing and communicating site analytical testing results and productivity, and recommending improvement actions, Monitoring, analyzing and communicating site analytical testing associated deviations/findings and recommending CAPAs. Participating site internal audits on cleaning validation and recommending CAPAs. Providing professional analytical inputs when any needs from other functions, such as supplier evaluation, validation, etc.
Managing the analytical lab to assure the EHS compliance, Maintain safe and healthy working conditions for employees under his/her supervision. Promote EHS awareness to subordinates, Attend EHS training assigned and ensure that employees who report to him/her attend required training. Encourage employees under his/her supervision to submit Near Miss reports and other opportunities to improve the EHS Program. Instruct employees under his/her supervision in use of PPE in accordance with all safety rules and practices.
Analytical laboratory equipment maintainence and calibration, Analytical reagents, reference standards and glassware procurement and management
Carryout cleaning validations for new equipment and existing equipment and suggest effective methods of cleaning for ensuring right product quality, Support the validation activities in terms of design, operational and performance qualification of the process and laboratory equipment

Cost

To support in preparation of Opex & Capex budgets for Analytical function, making the proposal and close follow-up of execution of new and exisitng projects

People

Building and Managing analytical team to assure the capability and stability, Recommending the structure, roles and responsibilities for the analytical lab, Recruinting talents, Behaving as an example of the analytical staff, Communicating the site goals/metrics, Performing people manager’s activities on setting goals, coaching and reviewing performance, Supporting functional head on building the function structure to achive the function goals
Promote and support team development activities
Impart training to workmen and staff on GMP requirements and QMS requirements

Compliance

Implement BIS method where applicable
Preparation of SOPs and work instructions whenever new QMS requirements become effective. Carryout gap analysis of new QMS documents and take actions for their implementation
Ensure that the laboratory operates with calibrated equipment and carryout performance qualifications of the equipment, as per the frequencies
Meet the requirements of EHS/GPCP in handling of Biohazardous waste generated at the laboratory
To support the Analytical compliance of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 22000 and HACCP, BIS, FSSA requirements in and around the manufacturing facility by regular interaction with all stakeholders
Ensure all the requirements as per the ISO 9000:2000 / QMS elements and implementing the updated requirements in Quality Assurance to improve & sustain the systems.