Assistant Manager Stellenbosch, South Africa

Finovate People (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen im Agrarsektor sucht einen engagierten Quality Assurance Assistant Manager für die Qualitätskontrolle im Blueberry Packhouse. Diese Schlüsselposition erfordert eine erfahrene Fachkraft, die die Hygiene- und Qualitätsstandards aufrechterhält und das QC-Team leitet. Sie werden für die Durchführung von Audits, die Analyse von Daten und die Kommunikation mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern verantwortlich sein. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Qualität und eine nachweisliche Führungskompetenz haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit, Ihre Karriere in einer dynamischen Umgebung voranzutreiben.

Qualifications

• Relevante Erfahrung in der Qualitätssicherung, vorzugsweise in der Obstindustrie.
• Fähigkeit, Daten zu analysieren und informierte Entscheidungen zu treffen.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung der Qualitätskontrollfunktion im Packhaus.
• Kommunikation von QC-Ergebnissen und Schulung des QC-Teams.

Skills

Qualitätskontrolle

Datenanalyse

Führungsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kenntnisse in der Beerenproduktion

Tools

Computerkenntnisse

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and target-driven Quality Assurance Assistant Manager for their farm in the Klapmuts area.

Company Overview: An agricultural business that builds, maintains, and grows world-class primary production operations, producing and packing high-value exportable produce.

Core Values: Relationships, Stewardship, Excellence, and Integrity.

Job Overview: The Quality Assurance Manager (QA) for the Blueberry Packhouse plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing quality and hygiene standards of the blueberry packing process.

Reporting directly to the Packhouse Manager, this position involves overseeing the Quality Control (QC) team, implementing procedures, ensuring compliance, and contributing to overall packhouse efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Hygiene and Procedures: Verify and enforce correct hygiene, fruit handling, and temperature procedures. Ensure adherence to hygiene rules and traceability procedures. Monitor for pest activity and foreign body contamination.
2. Quality Control Management: Oversee the QC function in the packhouse. Evaluate QC staff, assign duties, and provide continuous training. Communicate inspection results and advise leadership on quality matters.
3. Shelf-Life Assessments: Complete all shelf-life assessments. Collect, analyze, and communicate shelf-life data. Collaborate in decision-making regarding fruit handling with the Packhouse Manager.
4. Communication and Reporting: Communicate QC results, pest issues, and other relevant matters impacting fruit quality to growers. Report concerns and conduct regular farm visits. Liaise with exporters, customers, packhouse, and production units regarding fruit quality.
5. Data Analysis and Documentation: Maintain accurate records. Collect and analyze QC data for monitoring and decision-making.
6. Collaboration and Training: Work with the wider team, share knowledge, and foster a positive environment. Provide training and refresher courses to the QC team. Demonstrate computer skills, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to ethical standards.
7. Compliance and Audits: Oversee compliance functions at the packhouse. Act as a supervisor/contact person between the client and the company. Assist with audits, provide advice, and make recommendations.
8. Company Culture: Promote a positive culture on the farm and in the packhouse by encouraging collaboration, self-motivation, and pursuit of excellence. Share knowledge and facilitate development.

Requirements

• Own transport.
• Relevant experience in quality assurance, preferably in the fruit industry.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of blueberry production and post-harvest processes.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Computer proficiency.

Starting date: June. Please apply online if you meet the above requirements. Note that you will be considered unsuccessful if not contacted within 4 weeks.