Job Description : About this role As Quality Assurance Manager, you will be key in developing and leading the Quality & Food Safety Agenda for Diageo Isipingo, driving delivery of world-class compliance, and minimizing the business risk across the whole Value Chain in South Africa. You will be responsible for: Ensuring that Diageo SA is compliant with local legislation and/or equivalent Diageo codes of practice. Facilitating and advising on the integration of Quality Systems into each relevant department. Ensuring Quality KPI's are available and up to date for reporting purposes and accountability for the internal auditing process. Partnering with the Risk Manager to formalize the SHE Agenda. Leading the compliance program with third-party partners and key suppliers/customers. Improving Service Levels in respect to the Quality Assurance Program with Internal Customers as well as developing, implementing, and maintaining a quality culture. The role is also accountable for: Ensuring the protection of Diageo Brands and Brand Equity. Providing leadership in the successful management of operational and business risks. Ensuring compliance with relevant local regulatory acts and legislation, including compliance to Trade and Metrology Act (quantity compliance), the Liquor Products Act, and the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act. Driving Supplier Quality Systems and monitoring their ability to conform and comply with Company requirements. Driving capability development of staff in the Quality Team. To be successful in this role, you will need: Tertiary Qualification, preferably in a technical field, and a Lead Auditor/Assessor Certification with at least 5 years of management experience in a multi-discipline food manufacturing or Quality environment. Sound knowledge of the Food Safety legislation of SA such as FSSC 22000 and additional requirements ISO 9001:2000, SANS 10330, License to Operate, and Legislative Requirements. Strong Functional/Technical Knowledge in the areas of Quality Management and Auditing, Hygiene and Food Safety (HACCP), Food Defence/Security, Food Microbiology/Chemistry, and Production process and associated risks. Proven ability in the implementation, maintenance, and administration of management systems which will minimize Quality and food safety risks. Working with Us Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate to reflect our broad consumer base. Join us, and you'll be part of an organization that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. You'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Isipingo Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2024-08-05
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