The Role
Lead the quality section to ensure food safety and compliance (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000). Supervise inspections across raw materials to finished goods, manage CCPs, approve product release, support audits, drive CAPA and root-cause analysis, implement continuous improvement, train and lead QA staff, and produce quality reports and KPI tracking.
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Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure daily implementation of HACCP, GMP, and company quality procedures.
- Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Support internal and external quality audits.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Verify that quality records are completed accurately and maintained.
Quality Control & Product Inspection
- Supervise quality inspections throughout raw materials, production, packaging, and finished goods.
- Review inspection results and ensure timely disposition of non-conforming products.
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and quality checkpoints.
- Approve product release according to established quality standards when delegated by the Quality Manager.
- Ensure laboratory and testing activities are completed according to procedures.
Continuous Improvement
- Investigate quality deviations and customer complaints.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Recommend process improvements to reduce defects, waste, and product rejections.
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
Team Leadership & Training
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate Quality Inspectors and Technicians.
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure adequate shift coverage.
- Conduct on-the-job training on quality procedures and food safety practices.
- Promote a culture of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare daily and weekly quality reports.
- Monitor quality KPIs and communicate performance trends to the Quality Manager.
- Ensure timely completion and filing of all quality documentation.
- Escalate critical quality issues and non-conformities promptly.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management, or a related field.
- HACCP and ISO 22000 certifications are preferred.
Experience
- 5–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within the food manufacturing industry.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations.
- Knowledge of quality inspection techniques and laboratory testing.
- Experience in CAPA, root cause analysis, and quality documentation.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
Competencies
- Leadership and team supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making and accountability
- Effective communication
- Planning and organization
- Time management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management, or related field
- HACCP certification
- ISO 22000 certification
- 5-7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within the food manufacturing industry
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leader experience
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations
- Knowledge of quality inspection techniques and laboratory testing
- Experience in CAPA, root cause analysis, and quality documentation
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience supporting internal and external quality audits
- Leadership, training, and team supervision skills
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The Company
What We Do
Linah Farms is a family-owned agricultural company founded in 1997 in Egypt's Bahareya Oasis, specializing in superior, export-quality Medjool and Barhi dates.
