Quality Assurance Inspector

Seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for Oman , with hands-on experience in marine sciences, fisheries, or food-related industries to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and effective quality control systems. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in monitoring production processes, laboratory activities, and quality standards while supporting internal and external audits. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Location: Oman
Industry: Marine Sciences | Fisheries | Food Processing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Product Compliance

• Conduct routine and non-routine quality inspections, sampling, and testing to ensure products meet defined quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Verify compliance with food safety standards, fisheries regulations, and internal quality policies.
• Monitor critical quality parameters throughout production, processing, and storage stages.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, test reports, inspection logs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality control procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying quality gaps and recommending corrective actions.

Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate quality issues, non-conformities, and laboratory test results to production teams, supervisors, and management.
• Collaborate closely with production, operations, and maintenance teams to investigate root causes and resolve quality concerns.
• Assist in training staff on quality standards, hygiene practices, and inspection requirements when needed.

Audits & Regulatory Support

• Assist in internal, customer, and external audits by preparing and providing required quality records and documentation.
• Support compliance with relevant local and international food safety and fisheries standards.

Equipment & Calibration

• Ensure all laboratory instruments, machinery, and testing equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and functioning correctly.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to address equipment-related quality risks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or Vocational Diploma in Food Science, Fisheries, Marine Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Laboratory Practices are an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–4 years of proven experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within the marine sciences, fisheries, or food processing industry.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection techniques, laboratory testing, and compliance standards.