Position Overview:
Vita Coco’s Quality Control Specialist (APAC) will be a key member of the Technical Team. The ideal candidate will support in achieving the company’s quality performance by executing the established goals on quality management:
· Monitoring continuous improvement strategies in all aspects of Vita Coco’s Quality Management by reviewing and tracking the management of quality control data from various sources.
· Support new product launches in a technical capacity.
· Maintain the supplier network quality and food safety operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (FDA/SMA) and third-party audits.
· Identify and execute quality control projects, including training and technical support, and perform regular communication with suppliers to report in non-conformances or quality issues.
Day-to-day activities include but are not limited to: Analyzing and performing production testing; Reviewing lab results received from company-owned or independent labs; Monitoring product integrity; Shelf life testing and similar testing as well as providing reports on product quality to the senior management at large; Maintaining and supporting various quality data systems.
This role requires frequent travel to Vietnam and other countries in APAC.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
· Working closely with the team to achieve quality efforts in APAC from supplier to market.
· Manage and liaise with internal and external audits on our supplier network.
· Partner with Operations & Technical team, and suppliers, to assist with any troubleshooting as required.
· Review all aspects of quality data and provide different reporting and project tracking as requested.
· Collect, analyze, and report on quality data, including lab results and product integrity tests.
· Drive investigations and resolve product quality complaints and compliance issues, providing on-the-ground support and conducting necessary corrective actions.
· Monitor compliance with regulatory and quality standards, participate in audits, and deliver training to suppliers on new products and quality procedures.
Qualifications & Skills:
· Bachelor's Degree in food technology and/or microbiology or a similar technical degree · Clear and effective communicator. Able to confidently converse with different stakeholders around the region.
· 2 to 5 years’ experience in quality management and/or R&D in food and beverage, with Aseptic tetra experience is a plus.
· Statistical analysis skills preferred, using various Business Analytics tools such as PowerBI, Python or similar
· Understanding of project management and various project management tools.
· Flexible to work extended hours to meet critical deadlines.
· Available for international travel within APAC region.
Key Attributes:
· A great team player and self starter
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
· Articulate well and strategically linking business issues, analytical results, and goals.
· Understand the dynamics of an entrepreneurial high-growth business and effectively manages relationships.
· Being action-oriented to get things done quickly and efficiently with limited resources.
· Agile and easily adaptable in a dynamic environment.
· High level of ethics and integrity.
