Position: Food Safety Coordinator
Location: Epping, Cape Town.
Reporting to: Quality Assurance Manager
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Food Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in ensuring that the company is compliant with food and safety regulatory requirements as well as standards. By following all food safety rules, guidelines, and law as mandated by the government.
Job Purpose:
This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's food safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Effectively monitor and improve the Food Safety Management System
Conduct food safety audits and food safety inspections
Update and maintain systems registers, records, and documentation
Maintain good manufacturing practices, product specifications, supplier certificates, etc.
Keep record of weekly follow-up on good manufacturing practices (GMP) inspections
Arrange food safety and sustainability meetings in collaboration with the QA manager
Keep updated records of local and international related acts, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance
Administer the Supply Management System concerning Food Safety; and collaborate with Health & Safety and Finance
Administer the Corrective and Preventative Action System and do regular follow-ups
Conduct internal and external supplier audits
Assist with preparation for customer audits
Respond to customer enquiries
Assist QA Manager in implementing and overseeing a comprehensive sanitation/hygiene validation program
Oversee and assist QA Manager in conducting all applicable training to employees on food safety regulations and processes
Assist with Export Documentation (Packing list, Health Certificates, etc.)
Assist our customers with their visitation of our operations
Conduct Food Safety investigations and recommend corrective actions
Assist with new product development
Assist with maintaining company procedures and policies
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Food Science or a closely related field
Minimum of 1 year experience in a food safety role
In-depth knowledge of food safety legislation relevant to South Africa
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel (including data analysis and simulation), and basic understanding of operational research principles
Excellent computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software programs
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail
Commitment to quality standards
Valid South African driver's license
Should you meet the requirements and would like to apply, please share your CV on ******, and we will review your application. If no response has been received within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
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