Job SpecificationPromote quality throughout by assuring compliance to an effective quality management system Continuous improvement of processes through the facilitation of problem solving and the process of change managementDevelopment and Management of Strategic Quality and Food Safety ObjectivesPromote the importance and benefit of Quality and Food Safety in the operation be the Quality and Food Safety "conscienceIdentify opportunities for Infrastructural GMP improvement initiativesIdentify opportunities for implementation of Process, Product, Material and Equipment improvements Optimise process capabilityChampioning of QA ModuleExternal AuditingQuality and Food Safety related training needs are identified and appropriate training provided Risk Awareness, Identification and Management in the quality , lab and food safety environmentEvaluate and liaise with suppliers in terms of ability to supply raw materials or services at desired quality levelLiaise with Suppliers on Quality issuesManagement of Raw Material SpecificationsManagement of Finished Goods specificationsIdentify requirements and develop and implement Quality and Food Safety Systems, Standards and Procedures as requiredMaintain Quality and Food Safety Systems and Procedures Monitor compliance with Quality Systems (System, GMP and behavioural auditing) and ensure corrective actions as requiredEnsure Management of all the Pre Requisite Programs (Pest Control etc) Ensure effective functioning of Food Safety TeamManage the Customer Complaints SystemProactively liaise with key customers on product and service quality issuesEnsure appropriate Quality related documentation to customerLaboratory function is managed professionallyRecipe / Works Order controlManagement of Microbiological testing processEnsure that incoming goods Inspection Process is correctly managedEnsure the plant QC processes are managedEnsure quarantined or reject stock is appropriately managed Control of verification processesEnsure adherence to legislation policies, procedures and standardsConsistently apply 5S principlesConduct Incident investigations Promote awareness and review performanceMonitor and ensure corrective and preventative improvement actions through structured problem solvingCreate an environment conducive to innovation and an improvement mind setSetup effective teams and ensure review of performancePromote and ensure effective team communicationConduct Management Routines Manage performance of individuals Manage and ensure training and Development of ResourcesManage IR situations and ensure positive IR environmentEnsure that all administrative procedures are performed and documents are traceable Minimum RequirementsBSc Degree, Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Food Science/Food Technology DiplomaAdditional Qualifications: Total Quality Management Certificate, HACCP CertificateManagement CertificateMinimum of 57 years after qualification is obtainedRelevant additional management/specific system training is requiredAttention for detail Leading and managing changeTeam leadershipInteractive CommunicationClient focusAnalytical thinkingPlanning and OrganisationKnowledge ISOHACCPGMPFood TechnologyWorld class manufacturing and quality practices and models Specific product and process knowledgePersonnel and human resources practicesManagement systemsAdministration and ManagementProblem Solving ToolsBudgetsBasic accountingMathematicsOperations managementAudit ComplianceBCEALRASkills Quality Management and Quality Control systems development and implementation in line with best practiceManaging and leading teams towards high performanceQC skills and use of apparatusCollect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Conflict handlingBasic accounting principlesAdvanced Computer Skills, budget development and managementPresentation skills, AuditsAdministration ManagementProject management skills. Systems AnalysisKindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so
