Coconut Processing Quality Expert

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance are met. This critical position leads the development and execution of robust quality systems tailored to coconut processing, supports regulatory and third-party audits, and drives a plant-wide culture of continuous improvement.

This individual collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to uphold product integrity throughout all stages of coconut production from raw material intake to finished goods.

Responsibilities:

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• Quality Systems & Certification Compliance: Develop, implement, and sustain quality and food safety systems in accordance with globally accepted standards such as BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, Kosher, and Organic certification schemes.\
• Ensure all products including desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut water comply with applicable quality and customer standards.\
• Maintain complete, up-to-date documentation including SOPs, quality manuals, risk assessments, traceability records, and food safety plans.\
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and coach the QA team fostering a plant-wide culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement collaborate with Production Maintenance Engineering R&D and Supply Chain teams to support quality-related initiatives and address deviations.\
• Audits & Inspections: Prepare for and lead external audits internal inspections and customer assessments conduct regular internal audits and ensure timely closure of non-conformances through CAPA monitor ongoing compliance and audit readiness.\
• Product Quality Oversight: Supervise in-process and final product quality inspections including physical chemical and microbiological testing ensure that all raw materials packaging and finished goods meet product specifications lead the investigation and resolution of product complaints and deviations using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.\
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Analyze and report quality performance metrics and trends to management implement quality improvement initiatives using tools such as 5 Whys Fishbone Diagram FMEA and Kaizen recommend and execute process enhancements to reduce defects minimize risk and maintain product consistency.\
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science Microbiology Chemistry or a related field.\
• At least 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role within food manufacturing ideally in coconut processing.\
• Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining global food safety standards e.g. BRCGS FSSC 22000 ISO 22000 HACCP GMP.\
• Strong Leadership Analytical and Communication Skills:\
• Proficient in audit management CAPA quality risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies.\