Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with organic product quality assurance and quality control processes, preparing and managing certification audits.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead quality control and monitoring of organic food
2. Manage food safety certifications and audits
3. Train staff on GMP, food safety, and organic production
Our client, a Peruvian sustainability leader manufacturing organic food, has entrusted us with sourcing the following profile:
**JOB OBJECTIVE**
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with product quality assurance and quality control processes, in accordance with declared product specifications. Responsible for preparation for supermarket and organic audits.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
* Graduate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering (Top 10% academic standing) (**Mandatory**)
* Experience in food safety certifications (**Mandatory**)
* 2–3 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry
* Experience in audits: GHP, supermarket audits, organic audits (Desirable)
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**QUALITY CONTROL AND MONITORING:**
* Conduct sampling and physical (weight, temperature) and organoleptic inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, following standardized methods and frequencies specified in forms and/or instructions.
* Request technical data sheets and quality certificates for raw materials and received supplies from suppliers.
* Ensure compliance with instructions outlined in the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Manual during production. Train staff on food safety, quality, GMP, and organic production.
* Update and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) based on ISO 22000 and local legislation such as DS No. 007\-98\-SA
* Update and maintain Prerequisite Programs and HACCP Plans for in-plant production lines and external manufacturers (toll manufacturing).
**CERTIFICATIONS AND AUDITS:**
* Prepare for and follow up on organic certification audits (National: RTPO; European: EU; USDA\-NOP); GMP and hygiene/sanitation third-party audits.
* Qualify suppliers according to company standards and manage the Organic and Conventional Supplier Program.
**BENEFITS:** Formal employment registration under SME (small enterprise) regulations
**WORKING HOURS:** 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
**WORK LOCATION:** Border area between Ate and La Molina (Los Frutales)
Send CV: cv(arroba)selekto\-rrhh.com with subject line "(Quality Assurance)" and include salary expectations.
Salary: S/.1\.00 per month
Workplace: On-site employment