Quality Supervisor
On-siteBalikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Job Summary
Conduct testing, monitoring, and verification of food safety contaminants in accordance with customer requirements and international regulations, particularly European Union (EU) standards. Review and interpret laboratory reports from internal and external accredited laboratories to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and regulatory limits. Monitor contaminant trends and identify potential risks affecting product safety, quality, and market access. Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure implementation of contaminant reduction and mitigation programs. Support customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections related to food safety and contaminant management. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or related disciplines and minimum 2-3 years of experience in Quality Control or Food Safety.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (S1) or Diploma (D3) in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related disciplines
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Quality Control, Food Safety, Laboratory Analysis, or related functions within food manufacturing, edible oils, coffee, feed, or agricultural industries
- Familiarity with international food safety standards including GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and Codex requirements
- Knowledge of contaminant monitoring and control including 3-MCPD, Glycidyl Esters (GE), MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and mycotoxins
- Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and laboratory testing methodologies
- Knowledge of analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or interpretation of accredited laboratory test reports
- Understanding of European Union food safety regulations and contaminant limits, particularly for vegetable oils, coffee products, grains, and feed ingredients
- Ability to evaluate and interpret results related to: 3-MCPD and Glycidyl Esters (GE), MOSH (Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons), MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons), Pesticide Residues, Heavy Metals, Mycotoxins, Process Contaminants
- Knowledge of traceability systems, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in handling export-oriented products and understanding customer quality requirements for international markets
- Experience supporting products intended for export to the European Union (EU) market
- Familiarity with EU regulations and customer requirements regarding low-contaminant products
- Experience participating in contaminant reduction programs and supplier quality verification to achieve Low Contaminant Standards for international customers
- Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to contaminant formation during sourcing, processing, storage, and transportation
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