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QA Manager (Food Industry, Ubon Ratchathani)

Ubon Bio Ethanol Pcl
Ubon Bio Ethanol Pcl (Ubon Ratchathani)
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand 🇹🇭
Ubon Bio Ethanol Pcl
Ubon Bio Ethanol Public Company Limited (the “ Company ” or “ UBE ”) is the largest well-integrated tapioca player in the northeast region of Thailand using cassava roots as raw materials . Its core products include ethanol, tapioca Starch, and cassava flour which are available in both conventional (native) and organic forms. The Company focuses on maximizing the value of by-products from ethanol and starch production process, which include wastewater and cassava pulp, by utilizing the residues as primary feedstock for biogas production. Such biogas will be used as substitute energy in ethanol and starch plants and partly used to produce electricity for its own factories to save electricity cost. The excess amounts of electricity will then be sold to Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to create additional source of income. Beside ethanol and starch production, and biogas power generation, the Company extends its business to cover high-value agricultural products with potential to sell domestically and internationally. In 2020, the Company started organic agribusiness with an expansion into coffee market. The Company also carries out research and development for various agricultural products such as production of Total Mixed Ration (TMR) from its own napier grass to feed cattle.

About this position

The QA Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management System (QMS): Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s QMS to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Audits: Plan and execute internal and external quality audits. Lead supplier quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Process Control: Oversee all stages of the production process to ensure that products meet quality specifications. Implement process control measures and quality checkpoints to detect and prevent defects.
• Defect Resolution: Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues. Develop and oversee corrective actions to address product defects and process issues.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure accurate documentation of quality control activities, including inspection records, audit findings, and test results. Provide regular quality performance reports to management.
• Supplier Quality: Collaborate with suppliers to establish and monitor quality requirements. Ensure that materials and components from suppliers meet company standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry-specific quality standards (e.g., ISO, GMP, HACCP, BRC) and relevant regulatory bodies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7-10 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Thorough understanding of quality assurance methodologies, standards, and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and tools (e.g., statistical analysis software, ERP systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with various departments.