Chief Food Production & QA Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Head of Food Production & Quality Assurance in Pretoria, a senior executive role overseeing production and QA to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across all operations. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes and drive continual improvement in compliance and performance.

The role requires a strong background in food science, manufacturing operations, and data-driven decision making, with relocation to the Pretoria area preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production and QA operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Establish and continuously improve QA systems and processes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams ensuring safety and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with national and international food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QA systems

Production planning software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Head of Food Production & Quality Assurance in Pretoria, a senior executive role overseeing production and QA to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across all operations. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes and drive continual improvement in compliance and performance.

The role requires a strong background in food science, manufacturing operations, and data-driven decision making, with relocation to the Pretoria area preferred.