Quality Manager (The Taste Origins)

About the role

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations at our dairy-based nutritional powder plant. The Quality Manager will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive quality and food safety systems to ensure that our products meet food safety regulations, product quality standards, and customer specifications. This role oversees both QA and QC functions for the mixing and packing plant, with a strong focus on compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Quality team and ensure all QA/QC functions are executed efficiently.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP standards.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and product specifications throughout the production process.
• Oversee laboratory tests such as physiochemical, microbiological, chemical, allergen, nutrient, and environmental monitoring of dairy-based raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products.
• Review and approve product specifications, labels, COAs, batch records, and change controls.
• Lead investigations into product complaints, deviations, and non-conformances, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee QA documentation, record-keeping, and traceability systems.
• Manage internal and external audits; liaise with certification bodies, regulatory authorities, and customers.
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits, and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to resolve quality issues.
• Train and develop Quality personnel, ensure laboratory equipment is validated and calibrated, and promote a quality-centric culture across the plant.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment, working experience in dairy powder manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO22000, HACCP, GMP, and relevant local and international food safety standards.
• Experience managing audits and maintaining certification status will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in QA documentation systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

How to apply: Apply via CityJobs, the City Holdings group career site: sign in or create an account, then click "Apply Now" on the vacancy. Apply here: https://cityjobs.com.mm/vacancy/quality-assurance/1437/