Job Description
"We Grow What Matters" is not just a slogan; it's a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world through our people.
At RCL Foods, we live by a purpose that goes beyond nourishing bodies – "We Grow What Matters." As a leading force in the food manufacturing industry, we understand that growth extends far beyond our products; it's about cultivating an environment where diversity thrives. We are on the lookout for a passionate Quality Assurance Monitor. The role will be based in Tzaneen and report to the Quality Assurance Technologist.
Duties & Responsibilities
External Analysis
Compile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current.
Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule. Ensure that testing is completed timeously to avoid shipping delays.
Manage environmental monitoring program, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule.
Manage external testing samples, ensuring all samples are taken aseptically to avoid cross-contamination.
Manage external analytical/chemical tests as per the testing schedule.
Evaluate and trend results to ensure compliance to specification.
Identify any non-conforming product, communicate this information to the relevant stakeholders and assist the QA Technologist in determining the root cause and corrective action for the non-conformance.
Trend non-conforming results to establish possible areas for improvement.
Record all results on relevant database.
Participate in interested parties visits e.g., Halaal, Kosher, customers, government etc.
Ensure compliance to good housekeeping practices.
Assist with analytical testing as and when staffing issues arise.
Answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
FOOD SAFETY
Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant.
Conduct weekly hygiene/GMP audits.
Conduct glass and hard plastic checks as per schedule.
Conduct cleaning and sanitation checks- Post cleaning checks.
Manage and monitor allergen management program in the plant.
Collect and review daily food safety checks from the plant and take proper actions when needed.
Conduct daily staff hygiene checks.
Assist in managing pest control program within the site.
Assist in preparing for external food safety audits.
Conduct annual mock recall or traceability exercises and provide feedback on the performance.
Manage supplier non-conformances process and COA's follow up.
Assist the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and assist in compiling information for management reviews.
Assist in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions and in the implementation of corrective actions.
Assist in monitoring and verifying OPRP's, CCP's on daily basis.
Trend on a monthly basis: Micro results, customer complaints, Foreign Object, Corrective actions, chemical results, GMP audits, Supplier Non-conformances, Allergen Management, OPRP AND CCP monitoring.
Assist in compiling monthly reports.
Assist in managing control of non-conforming products.
Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety Culture.
Quality Control:
Perform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance to the specification.
Conduct frequent process control audits to ensure compliance.
Identify non-conformances from process and take necessary steps to correct.
Train staff on QMS and relevant processes.
Ensure staff adhere to Quality culture.
Complete all records required to comply with the internal QMS system and audits.
Update and generate Work Instructions, records, and SOP's when necessary.
Answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
Maintain QC equipment to ensure accurate analysis, ensure calibration schedule is implemented.
Update QC test methods when necessary.
Assist with information required for Monthly QC report.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Experience
Grade 12
B.Sc. Consumer Science/ Food Science/ B.Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology. N.D Biotechnology
ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000
1 -3 years' experience in FMCG
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