Quality Assurance Executive

Job description / Role

Function:
To ensure smooth functioning of QA & Lab Departments & ensure overall quality of all In-coming and out-going products. Also support in new product development activities.

Bulk Analysis
· Verifications of work orders for bulk.
· Monitor processing of bulk as per Product Process Standards including shade matching & time limit defined for maceration period.
· For any new launch product coordinated with PD for approved BULK STD.
· Processed bulk sampling, analysis & their approval or rejection.
· Verifications of batch sheet for bulk.

Finish Products
· Verifications of work orders for FG, coloring & printing.
· In-process control – Periodic inspection of finished product / bottle coloring & printing and problem solving of any quality issues.
· For any new launch product coordinated with PD for approved pre-production STD.
· Updating of specifications i.e. CBM, Pack size etc.
· Cross check of final product.
· New launch report making & communicating to related persons.
· Understanding market Product complaints & Comments for deviations / reason for the complaint.
· Coordinating with external labs (i.e. ACPL etc.) for FG / Bulk / allergens analysis. Sending samples whenever required.

New product development
· Coordinated with PD & sample making for new product development.
· New BOM making / updating of BOM for any amendment.
· New BOM making / updating of BOM for any amendment for contract manufacturing.
· New bulk sampling and coordinated with perfumery.

ACPL Responsibilities
· Operate GC-FID, GC-MS, Karl fisher titrator, PH, Turbidity meter, Viscometer and Refractive index etc..
· ISO 17025 documentation
· Validation & Method Development
· Calibration of GC-MS, GC-FID and other instruments
· General Preventive Maintenance of GC-MS & GC-FID
· Preparation of COA, Ingredients Certificate & MSDS
· Preparing documents required for registration of products with ESMA

Others
· Calibration of laboratory instruments.
· GMP & Other ISO documentation
· Maintaining stability report of FG and new launch products.
· Periodic inspection of water for pH, TDS, Conductivity & TPC.
· Updating the standard operating procedures.
· Suggesting Inventory / PD for alternate
· Support Product Development team.
· Environmental monitoring.
· Analytical development.
· Co-ordinate with R&D laboratory for submission of samples & their disposition.
· Systems development.

KRA’s (Key Result Areas)
KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
Timely inspections of in process control, Production work order clearing, Updating Lab documents
Incoming & Online inspection report, Pre dispatch & revalidation reports. Instrument calibration reports

Mandatory and Preferred Qualifications Required:

Mandatory : M.Sc. degree holder
Preferred : Chemistry background

Key Knowledge & Skills required:
· Must be experienced in Quality Assurance and Accredited laboratory. with respect to testing chemical / Microbiological / Instrumentation.
· Theoretical as well as Practical knowledge on Quality Control.
· Knowledge of the product.
· Regulations for the product.
· Specifications of the product.
· Documents knowledge of ISO 17025 and other ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
· Communication
· Analytical
· Decision making
· Time management
· Leadership quality

Training Required for new joiner during probation period:
· Microsoft D-365
· Process training & ISO training
· Laboratory training

Working Relationship:
· Production: To ensure that GMP/SOP/PPS are followed as per the laid down procedure.
· Store: To ensure products are handled/stored as per safety requirement; approved materials are issued Hold/Rejected materials are kept separately with label.
· Product Development: To get Formulations and standards.
· Purchase Dept: Highlighting rejections to enable purchase to procure material accordingly
· Marketing: To understand market requirement, Product complaints, Comment for deviations.
· Suppliers: To develop new components and formulations.
· Govt. agencies: To understand the Intl and local Rules and Regulations related to product as required to meet Govt. requirement.

Salary:
AED 5,000 to 6,500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

The history of Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group is an enchanting tale that spans over 40 years. This pioneer in Arabian perfumes was founded in the year 1974 by Mr. Hussein Adam Ali, a visionary young man from Yemen with a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for perfumery.

Over the following years, Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group grew from strength to strength. The company was enriched by its association with Givaudan SA, one of the world’s largest and most respected manufacturers of exclusive perfume ingredients. Today, we operate five modern manufacturing facilities spread across an area of 165,000 sq. ft., producing more than 35 million perfumes annually and exporting to over 80 countries.