Quality Control and Laboratory Manager
Kerry Dairy Ireland
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Johor Bahru
Contract type: Full time

Requisition ID: 60179
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About The Role
The QC & Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring the product safety, quality, and compliance of food products through effective management of the Quality Control laboratory. This role involves developing and implementing quality control systems, supervising laboratory activities, and driving continuous improvement in testing protocols and product release processes.
In this role, you will be based at Tampoi, looking over the QC and Laboratory Division in FSQ Department at both Tampoi and Pasir Gudang sites.
Work Location : Tampoi/Pasir Gudang
Reporting to : Food Safety & Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
Developing and Implementing Quality Control Systems
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Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About The Role
The QC & Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring the product safety, quality, and compliance of food products through effective management of the Quality Control laboratory. This role involves developing and implementing quality control systems, supervising laboratory activities, and driving continuous improvement in testing protocols and product release processes.
In this role, you will be based at Tampoi, looking over the QC and Laboratory Division in FSQ Department at both Tampoi and Pasir Gudang sites.
Work Location : Tampoi/Pasir Gudang
Reporting to : Food Safety & Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
Developing and Implementing Quality Control Systems
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control (including In Process Quality Control - IPQC) procedures, protocols and standards in compliance with food safety and quality requirements / regulations.
- Ensuring lab participation in periodic proficiency testing program.
- Ensuring method validation is carried out and SPC is utilized.
- This includes overseeing chemical and physical testing and releasing of raw and primary packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, while upholding food safety & quality standards such as GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000.
- Ensure accurate and timely analysis and releasing of raw and primary packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Ensure lab instruments are calibrated, maintained and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Overseeing sample collection, product quality testing, and documentation.
- Ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all quality control activities, including test results, audits, and corrective actions, ensuring full traceability of products.
- Track quality metrics and prepare reports, presentations, operational documents, and other communications containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to Quality Control activities and arrive at sound conclusions.
- Support in non-conformities and deviations investigation and implement corrective actions.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Identifying areas for improvement in testing protocols and product release processes.
- Promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Lead daily laboratory operations and supervise a team of QC Personnel.
- Providing training and development opportunities for team members.
- Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or related disciplines.
- 5 to 8 years of QC or laboratory experience in food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of quality control tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), laboratory management and ISO 17025.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods.
- Proficient in analytical techniques, food microbiology, and quality systems. Learn and effectively utilized specialized knowledge to improve Quality Control and Laboratory Standard at site.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication with cross functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
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