Executive – Quality Assurance
About the Job
Cargills is a well-known Sri Lankan company with over 180 years of history. We work in many areas like supermarkets, food production, restaurants, finance, farming, cinemas, and real estate. We aim to help communities, support education, and care for the environment.
Job Role
We are looking for someone to help make sure our food products are safe and high quality. Your job will include:
- Testing food for quality and safety (chemical, microbiological, taste, etc.)
- Checking production to make sure we meet quality and hygiene standards
- Keeping lab equipment and samples organized
- Working with the Quality Assurance Manager to improve products using customer feedback
- Studying market trends to keep our products competitive
- Solving problems and preventing issues in quality
- Coordinating with outside labs for special tests
- Supporting sustainability and reducing waste
- Helping train staff on quality and food safety
- Reporting any issues that could affect quality, safety, or environment
- Following all company rules and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a similar subject
- At least 2 years of experience in food or beverage quality assurance (dairy experience is a plus)
OR
5 years of relevant experience plus a diploma or similar qualification - Knowledge of food safety systems (GMP, Quality Management)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to use QA software
- Skilled in lab testing and product tasting
- Passionate about helping Sri Lanka grow
- Willing to work at our Dairy Factory in Banduragoda