AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
An exciting opportunity exists for a QMS Technician at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Rosslyn Snacks. The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing the quality management systems.
Line Manager: Quality Manager Job Specification: Key Performance Areas: Quality and food safety system document control: develop; review, maintain and updateEnsure that the factory prepares for all internal and external auditsDraw up new relevant procedures and other documents and records for process modification and standard maintenanceEnsure all records are up to date and completed in line with AIB/FSSC 22000 guidelines, checklists verification for accurate completion, and equipment calibration registers are up to dateCoordinate and monitor the corrective and preventive action system with trend analysis and reportingCoordinate and conduct traceability and mock recall exercisesHACCP committee member (review of the HACCP risk assessment)SAP Quality managementPlan and coordinate Management review annuallyConduct gap analysis for each management system requirement to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled as per the Std. (FSSC 22000, ISO 2200, ISO/TS 22002-1 AIB, and HACCP)Ensure training requirements from all the standards are identified, communicated with HR and budgeted for annually.Coordinate and manage a pool of internal auditors – ensuring at least 20 people are trained at any one time.Manage the Internal Audit system: Schedule and conduct audits; drive gap closureSite Calibration Register updated. Ensure that all measuring equipment and/or devices are calibrated as and when required and that the location is identified. Implement a tracker and remind the relevant owner of the calibrationManagement of Non-Conformance and Concession SystemEnsure that all non-conformances and concessions are closed out within the agreed timesMaintain a real-time non-conformance systemDaily, weekly and monthly reporting of NCR and Concession statusSummarize and consolidate all NCRs and concessions in line with priorities.Trend completion of all site's NCRs and concessions and follow up with relevant personnel on completion datesAssist in laboratory duties when necessaryAssist in QC duties when necessary in relation to AIB and FSSC 22000 requirementsWarehouse and Stores ChecksAssist in visual checks on products stored in the site warehouse.Assist in inspections on packaging stored in the packaging stores where necessaryAssist with GMP audits where requiredMinimum Requirements: Experience: At least 2 years quality control experience gained in the Food IndustryPrevious QMS experienceQualifications: A completed tertiary qualification in Food Sciences or Food Technology or related fieldAdditional Requirements: Audit and compliance knowledgeKnowledge of FSSC 22000 standard and AIB Food Safety StandardsHACCPGMP and GLPInternal auditing experienceSAP knowledgeBe computer literateGood working relationship with the production and packaging teamBe a systematic worker and keep to proceduresCompetencies: Analytical ThinkerProblem-SolvingPlanning and OrganisingBuilding relationshipsCommunicate clearlyDrivenAbility to work under pressure and deal with large work volumes
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