Senior Quality Control Inspector (Future QC Team Leader Potential)

Reporting Line

Quality Manager

Location

Vietnam – Frequent travel to supplier factories

Position Purpose

The Senior Quality Control Inspector is responsible for independently conducting product inspections, monitoring production activities, verifying compliance with customer specifications, and supporting supplier quality assurance activities.

This position is identified as a potential successor for future QC Team Leader responsibilities within BDA. The successful candidate is expected not only to perform inspections but also to progressively develop coordination, coaching, supplier quality management, and leadership capabilities.

Job Structure

·       Product Inspection & Production Monitoring – 60%.

·       Supplier Quality Support – 20%.

·       Reporting & Data Analysis – 10%.

·       Team Development & Leadership Activities – 10%.

Key Responsibilities

Product Inspection & Production Monitoring

·       Conduct pre-production, in-process, final product, and loading inspections at supplier factories.

·       Verify compliance with customer specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards.

·       Perform sampling according to approved sampling plans and BDA procedures.

·       Identify, document, and report quality deviations and non-conformities.

·       Verify corrective actions during production when required.

·       Escalate significant quality risks to the Quality Manager.

Supplier Quality Support

·       Monitor supplier compliance with BDA quality requirements.

·       Follow up supplier corrective actions and verify implementation effectiveness.

·       Support supplier audits and supplier performance evaluations.

·       Support supplier quality improvement initiatives when required.

Reporting & Documentation

·       Prepare accurate, complete, and timely inspection reports.

·       Maintain inspection records and supporting evidence.

·       Support quality data collection, trend analysis, and reporting activities.

·       Ensure inspection documentation is properly maintained and accessible.

Team Development & Leadership Activities

·       Support onboarding and coaching of junior QC staff.

·       Share technical knowledge and best practices.

·       Support coordination of inspection activities when required.

·       Demonstrate leadership potential for future team coordination responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education

·       Degree or Diploma in Food Technology, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Quality Management, or a related field.

Experience

Required:

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in seafood quality assurance, quality control, or production quality management.

·       Experience working with export seafood factories.

·       Ability to conduct independent factory inspections.

Preferred:

·       Experience in supervisory or team coordination roles.

·       Experience participating in supplier audits.

·       Experience training or coaching team members.

Technical Knowledge

Required:

·       Good understanding of seafood processing operations and product specifications.

·       Knowledge of GMP, SSOP, HACCP principles and food safety requirements.

·       Understanding of sampling plans, inspection methodologies, and quality defect classification.

·       Ability to evaluate product conformity against customer specifications and contractual requirements.

Preferred:

·       Basic knowledge of seafood export requirements and customer quality expectations.

·       Exposure to supplier audits and quality management systems.

·       Familiarity with standards such as BRCGS, IFS, ASC, BAP, Organic, or similar certification schemes.

Skills & Competencies

Essential:

·       Strong observation and analytical skills.

·       Independent decision-making capability.

·       Strong problem-solving mindset.

·       Strong integrity and professionalism.

·       Good communication and reporting skills.

·       Ability to work independently and remotely.

·       Good organizational and time management skills.

·       English proficiency in speaking, reading and writing

·       Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

Travel Requirements

·       Frequent travel to supplier factories across Vietnam is required.

·       Depending on operational requirements, approximately 60–80% of working time may involve business travel.

·       Willingness to travel according to business and operational requirements.

Working Conditions

·       Dynamic supplier-based working environment.

·       Regular factory visits and on-site inspections.

·       Direct interaction with suppliers and production personnel.

·       Flexible working hours depending on production schedules, inspections, and loading activities.

Success Profile

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

·       Strong ownership and accountability for inspection outcomes.

·       Ability to make sound decisions and escalate risks appropriately.

·       Proactive problem-solving mindset.

·       Coaching and mentoring attitude toward team members.

·       Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers.

·       Confidence to challenge non-compliant situations when necessary.

·       Strong communication skills in reporting and stakeholder management.

·       Ability to balance operational realities with quality expectations.

Leadership Potential and career development opportunity

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Ability to guide and support junior QC staff.
• Ability to coordinate inspection activities when required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Readiness to take on future QC Team Leader responsibilities.

As part of a long Quality Organization development plan, the career progression may include an evolution from Senior QC inspector over Lead QC towards QC Team Leader and eventually QC Team Leader. Candidates with strong performance, leadership capability, and commitment to continuous development will have opportunities to progress within the organization.

Phone and laptop provided by the company.

Salary: negotiable

• Bằng cấp: Đại học
• Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức
• Độ tuổi: Không giới hạn tuổi
• Lương: Cạnh tranh