Quality Assurance Officer – Agriculture Services

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to implement Nestlé quality and food safety standards across regional milk collection operations. You will ensure laboratory excellence, compliance, and maintain fresh milk quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Implement Nestlé Quality Management Systems and food safety standards in field operations.
• Conduct milk testing and ensure quality compliance during milk receiving and dispatch.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, perform calibrations, and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Monitor milk rejection, loss/gain and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop field teams on Fresh Milk Quality Norms and QMS practices.
• Support audits, documentation, transport coordination, and workplace safety compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or Chemistry.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP and FSSC‑22000.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices and good documentation.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Proactive, result‑oriented and able to work in field operations.
• Strong teamwork and problem‑solving mindset.

Required skills

• Food Safety
• HACCP
• FSSC‑22000
• Laboratory Practices
• Milk Testing
• Calibration
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)