Total 2 qa specialist job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in Singapore

• Compliant management.
• Knowledgeable of industry and governmental regulations affecting product quality.
• Develops, implements, revises and maintains quality standards, tools and methods for processing materials into finished products.
• Management of complaint including assisting in investigation, trending of complaint.
• Report the Quality metric related to complaint.
• Documentation change management.
• Drives quality improvement and cost reduction using Six Sigma or Lean methodology.
• Compilation of product registration dossier.

Major Responsibilities:

• To ensure all document change packages are processed timely and accurately.
• To conduct internal and external audits and maintained the audits schedule.
• Responsible for compliance activities in the plant.
• Responsible for SAP & POMS changes and verification of recipes, inspection plan, etc.
• To ensure all complaints are properly investigated per Abbott’s requirements and responded to affiliates in a timely manner.
• To ensure metrics for complaints are collated and trend.
• Knowledge of basic principles, methods, technologies and practices of a professional/ technical field.
• General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area.
• Focused on learning the key aspects and duties of the job being performed.
• Applies research, information gathering and analytical skills.
• Handles detailed, structured problems.
• Works on assignments where judgment is required a majority of the time.
• Works under general direction, seeks assistance as needed.
• Contributes to own team/ closely related teams through quality and accuracy of own output.
• Conveys information in a concise and professional manner.
• Asks effective questions and solicits feedback to understand needs.
• Anticipates future needs based on past transactions.
• Ensure product registration is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing or relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Good communication and report writing skill, result oriented.
• Effective communication with internal customers (affiliates, regulatory affairs, materials management, project teams, etc.) and external customers (print suppliers, TPMs, etc.).
• Ability to perform multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency.
• Proven problem-solving capability, customer focus and good leadership.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Science or related discipline or Diploma with minimum 3 to 5 years of experience.

• To conduct internal and external audits and maintained the audits schedule.
• Responsible for Compliance activities in the plant.
• Responsible for managing the supplier quality program.
• Responsible for SAP & POMS changes and verification of recipes, inspection plan etc.
• To ensure all complaints are properly investigation per Abbott's requirements and responded to affiliates in a timely manner.
• Works with cross-functional teams to identify cause, track progress and drive resolution of quality issues.
• To ensure metrics for complaints are collated and trend.
• Responsible for the QA related activities for New product introduction.
• Knowledge of basic principles, methods, technologies and practices of a professional/ technical field.
• General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area.
• Focused on learning the key aspects and duties of the job being performed.
• Applied research, information gathering and analytical skills.
• Handle detailed, structured problems.
• Works on assignments where judgements is required a majority of the time.
• Works under general direction, seeks assistance as needed.
• Contributes to own team/ closely related teams through quality and accuracy of own output.
• Conveys information in a concise and professional manner.
• Ask effective questions and solicits feedback to understand needs.
• Anticipates future needs based on past transactions
• Ensure product registration is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Any other duty as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all quality systems are in compliance with Abbott's corporate and division policy, procedures, applicable regulatory and standard.
• Responsible for document control and certifications (product quality related).
• Applies advanced knowledge of technical/ administrative skills to leverage the skills of others. To ensure all document change packages are processed timely and accurately.
• To conduct internal and external audits and maintained the audits schedule. Responsible for compliance activities in the plant.
• Responsible for SAP changes and verification of recipes, inspection plan, etc.
• Develops an understanding of internal operations and how related teams interact to achieve results.
• Work is guided by operational and project objectives. Improves process efficiencies in support of objectives. Uses a variety of data analysis tools and methodologies. Applies independent judgment to solve systemic problems.
• Recommends actions and regularly exercises discretion with regards to key business processes within the team.
• Plans and oversees the daily activities of a team.
• Promotes collaboration and accountability to meet team goals. Maintains internal and/ or external customer relationships.
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Resolves problems requiring broad-based analysis.
• Presents problem analysis and recommends solutions in a creative and logical manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Science or related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• Good leadership and problem-solving skill. Good communication and report writing skill.
• Project management skills or experience in project management is essential.
• Team player with imitative, drive, good communication skills and a strong command of written English.
• Proven problem-solving capability, customer focus and commitment to continuous. Knowledge of HACCP and ISO systems would be preferred.
• Working exposure and understanding of manufacturing process.
• Knowledge in food engineering, thermal heat processing and fluid flow characterization, as well as experience in a dairy/ nutritional industry, would be advantageous.

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas