Quality Control Officer

Educational requirements: Matric Diploma in Quality Management Experience requirements: 3 5 years manufacturing and/or laboratory experience Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Hygiene Practices ISO22000 (advantage) Key performance areas: Complete all records accurate according to procedures and take all completed records to the FS Office for filing. Visual inspections - Ensure that factory complies to hygiene standards and GMPs to avoid compromising product quality standards. Accurate identification non-conforming products, verification of infrared thermometers and in line quality control tests (leakers, brine strength etc.). Quality control - Raise CAR's (Corrective Action Requests) for all non conformities and identify out-of-spec products and ensure a positive product release programme on all final products, ingredients and packaging material. Health, safety, quality and hygiene - Conduct daily measurements to ensure statutory compliance, personal hygiene (incl. canteens & change rooms) and product quality are met. Pest control Perform monthly pest control inspection on all control devices. Final product checks after packing (no loose bags, no bad quality / appearance, correct dates and batch numbers; correct labels). Accurate completion of records and reporting of any non-conformities; stop production when there is a food safety risk, compromising quality risks and unhygienic practices.