Quality Control Manager

Job Brief

The Quality Control Manager manages inspection, sampling and testing to ensure water, materials and finished water cup products meet approved quality and safety requirements. The role oversees laboratory activities and works with Production and QA to resolve deviations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop inspection, sampling and testing plans for incoming materials, production and finished products
• Oversee physical, chemical and microbiological testing of water and products
• Inspect cups, lids, seals and other packaging materials against specifications
• Supervise production quality checks and monitor hygiene and process parameters
• Maintain laboratory records, equipment calibration and safe laboratory practices
• Identify and control nonconforming materials and products
• Recommend product release, rejection or quarantine within approved authority
• Investigate deviations and complaints with Quality Assurance and Production
• Train and supervise the QC team and report results and trends to management

Requirements Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science or a related field
• Experience in quality control and laboratory testing in food, beverage or water manufacturing, including team supervision
• Knowledge of sampling, laboratory methods, hygiene, food safety and quality standards
• Local and expatriate candidates are welcome

Skills

• Laboratory and quality control management
• Water sampling, testing and results interpretation
• Inspection and specification compliance
• Equipment calibration and laboratory documentation
• Reporting, problem-solving and team leadership