Quality Manager (Citrus)

Key Performance Areas
Food Safety BRC:
Deputy leader of Food Safety Team
Assist with Managing, implementing, maintaining and auditing of the Food Safety System
Monitor and advise on continuous improvement of the
Food Safety System.
Fruit Quality:
Manage, train and monitor the Quality Team
Monitoring and communication of all fruit quality standards to ensure the final product meets requirements and standards
Manage inspections of quality personnel
Liaise with managers and staff in the company to ensure the Quality System is functioning properly
Develop, implement, maintain and improve quality systems
Ensure compliance with packing guide of the company

Knowledge & Experience
Applicable quality management experience, preferably in fruit agriculture.
5 or more years of integrated exposure
Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry
BRC training and experience
HACCP training and experience
AVCASA will be an advantage
Internal Auditing Training and experience
Good understanding of agricultural exports
Extensive understanding of the portfolio of Quality Management
General business acumen
Product knowledge and product ranges
Intermediate usage of Microsoft Office

Qualifications
Grade 12 (Umalusi national senior certificate)
A relevant B-Degree (M+3) (Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Food Science) at a recognized and SAQA accredited university will be advantageous.

Skills Required:
Facilitation, Coordination & Analysis
Liaison & Communication
Excellent client relationship-building skills
High capacity to represent the brand
High degree of client engagement
Ability to multitask
Remain attentive in an often-busy environment
Be naturally calm and focused
Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required
Managing an integrated team

Job Ergonomic Requirements & Remuneration/Grading
Reports to the Operational Manager-Systems
Spends a fair amount of time in the production areas.
Average of 9 working hours per day is required.
During peak trading, extensive unpaid overtime may be required.