Food Safety Manager – KZN / PietermaritzburgCompany Overview: Join our dynamic team at Brenell Desserts, a leading provider of high-quality frozen desserts and cakes to retail, restaurants, cafes, hotels, and other food service establishments. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business, from sourcing the finest ingredients to delivering exceptional customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented, energetic, and motivated Food Safety Manager to join our team.Position Overview: As a Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the company retaining its GFSI certification and complying with all relevant company policies, industry standards, and government legislation relating to food safety. The position is also responsible for the management of product quality and in-house laboratory. The role must also drive continuous improvement in these areas through monitoring and auditing compliance with the agreed standards.Key Responsibilities:Annual Food Safety Audit – maintaining certificationComplete ownership and maintenance of Food Safety Management SystemVerification of forms on food safety softwareComplete daily/weekly/monthly general cleaning formsVerification of process control records (recipe sheets, quality checks for weighing and sponge checks)Final product releaseWeekly food safety checks (glass and plastic, pallets, tools, metal, and cross contaminants)Supplier COA requestsFinished product label checksInternal training and verificationSupplier approvalEnsuring supplier documentation is updatedEnsuring materials are purchased from approved suppliersTrending lab results, customer complaints, and supplier non-conformancesMicrobial testing when requiredCo-ordination of monthly cleaningCo-ordination of allergen swabbingCo-ordination of scheduled maintenanceCo-ordination of outsourced air samplingCo-ordination of waste collectionInvestigation of complaintsFiling waste management slipsFiling job cards and service reportsFiling employees Health Questionnaires and sick notesVerifying visitor Health QuestionnairesLogging dispatch forms and uploading customer invoicesRevising process methods and procedures and document controlConduct facility inspectionConduct GMP and internal auditVerify food defense control measuresPersonal Traits:Excellent people, process management, and communication skillsAbility to work under pressureDetail-oriented and hard-workingReliable, open, and trustworthyAbility to work independently, with excellent organizational skillsA passion for accuracy, detail, and maintaining high standardsQualifications:Degree or National Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or other related qualification3-5 years' experience in establishing, implementing, and maintaining GFSI certificationMust have achieved GFSI / FSSC 22000 certification as a team leader in the pastInternal auditing skills on FSSC22000 or other GFSI SystemReport writing and audit reportsLab management experienceDriver's license + own carStrong Excel and computer literacy skillsExperience of working with Entecom software an added advantagePrevious FMCG / Ready-to-Eat manufacturing experience essentialBenefits:Competitive, market-related salary based on experienceDynamic and collaborative work environmentHow to Apply: If you are passionate about food safety and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position to ****** our team at Brenell Desserts and help us continue to deliver exceptional food experiences to our customers!
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