Quality Assurance Coordinator at Yaya Foods Corporation (2022-12 – Present)
- Verified and positively released raw materials to production by performing Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verification and ensuring materials were sourced only from approved suppliers and sites.
- Monitored and tracked daily incoming receiving information in the QA receiving log, ensuring accurate data recording, and positively releasing printed packaging by verifying version numbers and transparencies.
- Coordinated in-house and third-party analytical testing and microbiological testing are required for positive release with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Managed Raw Material and Packaging shelf-life extensions, maintaining comprehensive records and updating the ERP system to reflect extended shelf life, tagging raw materials accordingly.
- Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased customer satisfaction levels.
- Facilitated communication with Production, Inventory, and Supply Chain departments to resolve raw material/packaging discrepancies, placing potentially affected materials on incident hold in the ERP system and tagging them appropriately.
- Issued Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to suppliers and diligently followed up to ensure timely closures, fostering supplier accountability.
- Conducted risk-based spot checks on raw materials, incorporating sensory, analytical, and microbiological evaluations to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared Certificates of Destruction (COD) with stakeholder alignment and tracked the disposal of raw materials and packaging, maintaining thorough documentation.
- Conducted traceability exercises for raw materials and packaging, aligning with in-house and customer requirements to ensure product safety and compliance.
- Upheld Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards in the assigned area, providing vital support during internal and external audits to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Implemented effective training programs for team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
Quality Control Technician at Yaya Foods Corporation (2022-06 – 2022-12)
- Tested products at specified stages in the production process and recorded test data, applying Quality Control procedures and accurately documenting the results of the inspections and testing.
- Responsible for monitoring the quality control of raw materials, product-in-process, and finished product with compliance of specific standards.
- Directed communication with QCs, Production, Maintenance and Distribution Departments to ensure smooth flow of shift.
- Performed Quality check of products, Calibration and troubleshooting of various analytical instruments including, Balances, pH meter, Titrator, UVVis, HPLC, GC, Solid, fat and Salt analyzer, refractometer, Viscometer.
- OOS, OOT or Anomalous results and under the direction of the team lead assists in the completion of all investigations.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Ensure samples, equipment, and any required chemicals are handled properly to avoid contamination.
- Carry out other activities needed essential to the effective operation of Quality Control Department during the shift, Incubation, SAS & retained sample check, micro samples, Lab equipment calibration, FP and equipment Hold, cleaning and sanitation, bulk receiving.
- Provided support to regulatory inspections including quality representation in kitting area and batching processes.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Prepared and Verified lot codes and expiry dates before start of production.
