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Nutrifield is an Australian owned manufacturer of agricultural and horticultural goods, focusing on the production of liquid fertilisers for hydroponic applications. We are focused on continuous improvement and the application of science and technology to progress product efficacy and quality for our customers. Currently, lean six sigma (LSS) is an influential aspect of our quality control process.
The Role
The Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and reporting quality monitoring/ management.
Key tasks will include the following:
- Track and review automated collection of production process data to monitor process QC
- Collect and review product batch QC data
- Collect, track, and review incoming and outgoing QC data
- Assessment of duties 1-3 to drive continuous improvement of QC (product and process QC)
Skills needed
- Ability to handle, explore, manipulate large datasets (databases)
- Familiar with SQL Language (Microsoft SQL Server) and SAP
- Ability to take charge and be proactive in their role
- Ability to interpret and translate data analyses into practical implementations/ opportunities for continuous improvement (of process and product)
- Additionally, there will be training opportunities for up skilling, practical application of skills
- Some competency in statistical data analysis (ability to interpret time series data – i.e. run charts and control charts), ability to understand what data distribution of process measures means in relation to process performance/ quality management
- Good organisational skills
- Good eye for detail
- Clear report writing/ good communication skills
- Independent and collaborative working capabilities
Skills ideal but not essential (i.e. trainable skills)
- Some competency in laboratory activities (ideally ability to use a pipette, accurate scales, and pH probe)
- Some QC/ CI/ SS/ LSS training
- Additionally, there will be training opportunities for up skilling, practical application of skills
